Gone Pink-tinged, white azaleas filled the giant bush Then wilted and fell, one by one. Don’t worry, lavender plumbago in the wings. Spring Herbs Beginning to peek over the tops of their boxes. Tiny yellow flowers of tarragon. Will we eat them? Threatened Blue and gray scrub jays with … [Read more...]
Sneek Peek Portal
Welcome to the 'sneak peek" portal for my newest novel Jessie. After nearly two years of intensive research, writing and rewriting, I am pleased to announce Jessie will be available on July 20 in honor of the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing. Pre-orders are now available at a special price of $1.99 a savings of 60% through Smashwords.com, Barnes and Noble and … [Read more...]
Writing Life~Using Prompts for Inspiration
Do you ever sit down to write or to paint -- and draw a blank—no thoughts, no feelings, no imagination about what you can do with the precious minutes you have set aside to practice your arts? Or have you ever needed to prepare a meal and tried to think of something that sounded good to eat -- and failed? I’ve been cooking meals for more years than most people have been … [Read more...]
Soon Eggs
Soon Eggs by DiVoran Lites The flutter of cardinal Wings, on a soft morning. A tu-tu-tu mating call. Red bird bringing seed to wife. … [Read more...]