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October 22, 2021
Dragon’s Pawn Anniversary Special Excerpt
When I was creating the world of Dragon’s Pawn I looked to the excellent artists of DeviantArt for inspiration and found Alex Pascenko. His illustrations were exactly what I’d been envisioning for the members of MechUnit 503 assigned to patrol the border at Elko checkpoint.
To celebrate the second anniversary of Dragon’s Pawn here is a special excerpt:
CHAPTER 11
He sat at the kitchen table. The lights dimmed and then she walked in with the cake. It was a small ...
October 17, 2021
October Link Love
Happy October!
The above picture is from Pixbay
Browned Butter Oatmeal & Apple cookies Joy always comes up the the best seasonal treats!
Have you heard the new Chillhop Music Fall album?
This photographer spent seven years capturing portraits of redheads from around the world.
How to make rolled wax candles with bonus calming ASMR goodness.
It’s the tenth year anniversary of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. For me it’s the ultimate autumn read!
And speaking of book anniversaries, Drag...
October 9, 2021
Clam Chowder
I made clam chowder to take on our camping trip to the coast. It’s based on the recipe from The Chowder Bowl on Nye Beach in Newport Oregon.
Clam Chowder1/2 cup (one stick) Butter
1/2 cup Flour
2 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Clam Juice or Fish Stock
1 medium sized Sweet Yellow Onion (diced)
2 medium sized Russet Potatoes
3 6oz cans of Clams (drained)
Salt and Pepper
1 cup chopped Fresh Dill + extra for garnish.
In a large heavy bottomed dutch oven or stock pot, melt the butter over medium heat. ...
October 3, 2021
October Bookworm
Hello! Lately I’ve been dabbling in witchcraft. KInd of. My reading picks have been decidedly witchy. Is there a better time than October/Halloween to indulge in stories about badass witches?
I read the first of The Vine Witch series last year and this year I’m having fun reading the second and third of the trilogy. Set at the turn of the 20th century in France It follows three witches Elena, Yvette, and Sidra. The descriptions of the Belle Epoque era in Paris are swoon worthy.
September 22, 2021
Happy Autumn
Hello my friends and happy autumn to you!
I think I’ve already said, but this is my favorite season. The days are still bright and the evenings are cool. It’s sweater weather, soup weather and I always make a big pot of chili on Halloween. I know all the summer lovers in my life roll their eyes when I enthusiastically unpack my cardigans and buy my first bag of pumpkin spice flavored coffee, but there is a new fun holiday every month during autumn and winter, so I can’t help but be excite...
August 29, 2021
Link Love
Hello Everyone!
I hope your summer has gone well. Mine has been chock full of birthday celebrations, camping trips, book launches, and broken Aircon units. Along the way I saved a few links that I thought you would like. So let’s kick back with a cold iced tea or lemonade and do some Sunday surfing.
How to Take a Group Selfie circa 1911
(In case you were wondering what it’s like living in Oregon) Exploding Whale Memorial Park
August 20, 2021
The Anatomist’s Wife
I love finding a series that has a long backlist! Not that I didn’t zoom through all nine in record time and now sit twiddling my thumbs impatiently until the next book comes out next year. (sigh)
Anyway if you love a good mystery with a smattering of romance set in the 1830’s this is definitely for you!
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Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her husband, Lady Darby has taken refuge at her sister’s estate, finding solace in her passion for painting. But when her hosts throw a ...
August 13, 2021
Photo Friday
Subscribers of WFT might remember Photo Friday’s from way back. I’ve lately been taking photos while on my morning walk and uploading them to my Instagram but thought i’d share here too.
August 6, 2021
Children of the Serpent Hardback Edition is out today!
Hello hardback lovers! I have very good news! The hardback edition of Children of the Serpent is available today!
Click the link to get your copy now!
July 30, 2021
Green Goddess
Happy Friday! I’ve been making a batch of this every week.
My herb garden has been growing like crazy! And like they always say, when life gives you parsley make green goddess dressing…or something like that.
Green Goddess Dressing
1 large bunch Parsley (leaves and stems)
about 1/2 cup chopped Chives
about 1/2 cup chopped Tarragon (leaves and tender stems)
2 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Sour Cream
2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juic...
