We have an endless number of choices in naming our characters and their animals. I have recently named a cow Brunhilda. I’ve always got a kick out of that name, and not long ago when we stayed in a convent/motel in Rome we met a nun by that name. It was a German convent. Anyhow, Bill and I always enjoy different names. Remember Festus Strunk form, “Gunsmoke?” I like … [Read more...]
My Inner Perfectionist
Nowadays we have so many right ways to do things that I usually choose the easiest way and move on. Recently, however, that policy has broken down. I’m going to have to let little Miss Priss Perfectionist out in order to save my writing career. I have good Beta readers. They told me I needed to spruce up my punctuation. I resisted, but then I thought: why should I … [Read more...]
November 2013 Newsletter
This week I sent out our November 2013 newsletter. You might want to click the link below as there is a chance to win a signed copy of one of my current books or a copy of my upcoming novel, Jessie. Wishing you all a wondeful Thanksgiving. November Newsletter … [Read more...]
Getting High
I remember those words from another generation. Are they still apropos? By the way I hate that word it sounds as if someone has the flu. Anyhow, let me tell you about the high that happened to me minutes ago. On my way home from my walk I came off the trail and entered the neighborhood. A good neighbor was having a garage sale. Those things attract me as flowers attract … [Read more...]
