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NaNoWriMo and Christmas

November was a great month of writing. NaNoWriMo is a nonprofit organization and it promotes creative writing around the world. The goal is November is to write a 50,000-word manuscript. I always find it helpful, and I enjoy meeting other authors with the same goal. This year I wrote 56,068. My story is the rough… Continue reading NaNoWriMo and Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving

I’m thankful for all of you, my family, my friends, and my readers.

Let’s Have Some Fun

Have you ever noticed Jessica Fletcher always has her purse with her? She doesn’t drive, so she doesn’t need keys and a drivers license. She has different purses for different outfits. Some purses are elegant, and some are functional. I can’t remember Jessica opening her purse very often. What do you think she carries in… Continue reading Let’s Have Some Fun

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes was created in 1887, and for over one hundred years generations of fans have loved him. We’ve read his books. We’ve watched his movies, and we’ve seen how people reimagined him. Today let’s look at some of his most famous quotes. “My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes

Just for Fun~Playlists

November is NaNoWriMo. Authors join with the goal of writing 50,000 words in thirty days. Good luck if you’re one of the authors. One thing I enjoy doing to prepare for NaNo is to create a playlist. I’d like to share one of the songs on my playlist. https://youtu.be/_oL_pCjPgUg?si=IP8wq... Kevin Roosevelt Moore, known as Keb’… Continue reading Just for Fun~Playlists

Let’s Talk Holidays

Heather Weidner has graciously joined us today to talk books and holidays. Thanks, Heather. Let’s begin talking holidays. Heather, what are some of your holiday traditions? Do you have a favorite holiday?  I love all the holidays, but Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are probably my favorites. I have so many wonderful holiday memories. My grandmother… Continue reading Let’s Talk Holidays

Rosalie Knows the Spiel

When it comes to side characters, Rosalie Spielman knows what she’s talking about. Welcome, Rosalie! Who are your favorite characters to read in books? Mine are often the endearingly kooky side characters who spice up (or impede) the main character’s journey. And, perhaps not surprisingly, they are the most fun to write. Character ideas come… Continue reading Rosalie Knows the Spiel

Life Without Chocolate? That’s a Nightmare

Chris Romeril is my guest today, and we’re talking chocolate and cozies. Take it away, Chris. Who loves chocolate? I can’t pinpoint the first time I experienced the bliss of eating chocolate, but I’m sure I was quite young. A life without chocolate after experiencing it seems almost, cruel. And yet, I had an acquaintance… Continue reading Life Without Chocolate? That’s a Nightmare

Book Giveaway

Hello Friends! Fall is here and it is the perfect time to curl up with a good book! I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that fall TBR pile! Here is your chance to win 35 books or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Bring on… Continue reading Book Giveaway

Meet Jamie Adams

Welcome, Jamie! I’m so happy to be on Jackie’s blog today. We ‘met’ in a writing critique group many years ago. Her writing is so vivid that I can still pictures scenes she wrote over ten years ago. I’m the last person who should be giving decluttering advice but as an expert clutterer I do… Continue reading Meet Jamie Adams