So, to play catch up, I hope everyone had a great February. Here in Florida, we were experiencing a global warming cold spell. There’s an oxymoron for you. At any rate, I’m ready for Spring. February has two quasi holidays: Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day, and one federal holiday, Presidents’ Day. For being the shortest […]
May the New Year bring you lots of happiness, joy, blah, blah, blah. For me, 2020 means time is flying by. Am I the only one who thinks time is speeding up? Seems we just rang in 2019. Or am I thinking 2017. Can’t tell anymore. Everything is a blur these days. Maybe I should […]
Are you a crime show junkie? A law and order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends?Then take the challenge and solve each case before the end of every chapter. Become one of the elite and earn the […]
Writers write. It’s what we do. We’re driven to write. Getting through the first draft is a great, but it’s only scratching the surface of your story. The second, third, and fifteenth draft—if your insanity takes you that far. I’m not here to judge. Some people are driven into insanity when it comes to writing. I […]
February has always been the month for love. Whether you’re in a relationship with someone else or you crave the relationship between two characters in the current book you’re reading. Or maybe you’ve been too busy trying to stay warm to notice we’re in the month of February. Many parts of the country have endured […]
May the New Year bring you lots of happiness, joy, blah, blah, blah. For me, 2019 means life is flying by. Am I the only one who thinks time is speeding up? Seems we just rang in 2018. Or am I thinking 2017. Can’t tell anymore. Everything is a blur these days. Maybe I should […]
Detective Jenkins asked Mr. Palmer if his hands were sticky when Butch McKenzie reentered the store and handed the clerk the suspected stolen sunglasses. Detective Jenkins realized Butch hid the sunglasses in the slushy causing them the be sticky.
“I can’t believe it,” Mr. Palmer said. “Butch McKenzie stole a pair of sunglasses from right under my nose and I couldn’t even figure out how he did it.” Detective Jenkins pulled out a notepad and pen. “Mr. Palmer, tell me what happened?” “I was behind the register when Butch entered the store. He walked […]
As I sit in my favorite chair, drinking coffee and working on my current novel, I realize I’ve been truly blessed in 2018. I have a loving family, great friends, a supportive writers group, and the ability to write. Writing never came easy to me. In fact, it had been elusive to me. A foreign […]
Before I get started, I’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope you’re able to enjoy this day. For me, this day is about family and friends. Growing up, we’d gather around the table to celebrate this festive holiday at a different relative’s house each year. The food was always […]