In honor of Halloween, I want to share a story that a friend of mine, Georgia Moore recently wrote. She has generously said that I could post it here today in honor of a holiday we both enjoy. I find it disappointing that if October 31st falls on a weekday, Halloween is now celebrated on …
Those of you who have read my books know that I often write about social issues, drugs and violence and racism. I explored aspects of racism, especially as it applies to the interactions of police officers with people of color in my Seasons Mystery Series that debuted with Open Season. However, I barely scratched the …
First I want to announce a Fabulous Fall Giveaway I’ve teamed up with 40 other authors of thriller and suspense novels to sponsor this Halloween Contest, giving readers a chance to win a $200, $100, or one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. It’s easy and FREE to enter the Fabulous Fall Giveaway. Just click on the LINK and …
First off, something to make you smile. Did you have a good weekend? I had a wonderful time on Saturday evening at a concert with Adler & Hearne at the Winnsboro Center For the Arts. It was the release party for their new CD, Simpatico, which is awesome. Then on Sunday I was with family …
First I want to share this picture I took the other day. I have a lovely bed of Mexican Petunias, and they are in full bloom now. This shot was taken with my phone camera, which isn’t the best, and I could not get the colors to show true. The flowers are a deeper purple. This …
First off, I want to wish all my readers in the U.S. a Happy Labor Day. I remember the Labor Day celebrations of my past, mostly a day to go to the corner to watch a parade and mark the end of summer with one last picnic before school started. After I married and joined the Miller …
How would you like to win one of four $100 Amazon Gift Cards just in time for the new school year? You could use the gift card to buy school supplies for your kiddos, or maybe splurge on something just for you. No matter how I decided to spend a gift card, I’d be thrilled to …
One man’s reasons for resigning from the Republican party. Chris Ladd, a Texan, has been a staunch Republican, working in various capacities for the party, and always supporting the party, even though he didn’t always agree with party lines. Apparently, the Republican presidential candidate has gone too far over what Chris finds himself able to …
Readers and writers alike can relate to this meme. There is a great deal of happiness in the creative process and a lot in reading the results of another author’s creative process. Saturday night I was able to go to my first live concert in months. This Ramsay Hunt Syndrome causes visual and auditory problems. …
A recent humorous post at Daily Kos by Messaging Matters made me smile. Whoever is the creative entity behind Messaging Matters has a wry sense of humor and listed 12 reasons why a cat is not Republican. I can share just one, and you will have to go over to the site to see the rest. …
