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Two Story Dining at Chez Carrabis

As noted in previous posts, we’ve made some improvements at Chez Carrabis. We keep quiet about it. We didn’t get zoning permission and didn’t file any paperwork. Not that Two-Legs would be interested. It wasn’t for them. And in the end, Two-Legs is really only concerned about Two-Legs. Whatever they do, they really do for … Continue reading "Two Story Dining at Chez Carrabis"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 13 (New. Newish? (and so it goes))

As I wrote in The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 12 (New), rewrites are in progress. The month of July saw chapter juggling to avoid timeline conflicts, lots of editing, plus several new chapters in what I’ve already shared and, of course, stuff you’ve never seen. God, I hope it’s worth it. The … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 13 (New. Newish? (and so it goes))"

Brother Joe Della Rosa Says Goodbye to Some Friends

Brother Joe moved…oh, two-thirds?…of the way across the country a while back. While he was packing up and moving out, some friends came by to wish him well, hope he succeeds in whatever he does, and above all, enjoys life as it comes to him. He wrote “Also, as I was cleaning out the garage … Continue reading "Brother Joe Della Rosa Says Goodbye to Some Friends"

Did you hear my VoiceOfIndie Interview with Beem Weeks and Stephen Geez?

Beem, Stephen, and I had a good chat a little while back on Fresh Ink Group’s TheVoiceOfIndie podcast. Now our chat is posted on several platforms. YouTube FreshInkGroup.com BlogTalkRadio Spotify I Heart Radio Google Podcasts StephenGeez.com BeemWeeks.com   Stop on by any of them, take a listen, and let us know what you think.

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 12 (New)

We skip ahead a bit because chapters 8-11 are pretty much rewrites of previous material and do you really care at this point (if you do, let me know)? This chapter, however, is brand new and is necessary to establish a thread I make use of later in the story (no worries, you haven’t seen … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 12 (New)"

Sid Just Hanging Out

Nothing quite like a relaxing raccoon. My better spirits kept me from suggesting a lazy raccoon. Some in The Wild move slower than others, some faster than others, and all move to the music Nature plays for them, to the ways and on the paths The Old Ones set down before Two-Legs gained our name. … Continue reading "Sid Just Hanging Out"

Cozy Author Donna Huston Murray and I Have a Lively Discussion (Part I)

[[Cozy Author Donna Huston Murray and I Have a Lively Discussion (Part I)]] Long ago I interviewed Donna Huston Murray and we remained friends ever since. Donna helped me with some troublesome characters, plotting, and some marketing, and I sent her flowers and chocolate. Okay, not really but I wanted to. We stayed in touch … Continue reading "Cozy Author Donna Huston Murray and I Have a Lively Discussion (Part I)"

StoryCrafting and StoryTelling

“Interesting” is subjective. What doesn’t interest some people may excite others. 🙂 I take part in book review groups – you review mine, I’ll review yours – and I let people know going in I’m a tough reviewer. The reason I’m a tough reviewer is fairly simple: I review books based on an author’s storycrafting … Continue reading "StoryCrafting and StoryTelling"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 8 (Yep, New)

(i can tell you right now this chapter will either get moved to a new location.Extra points if you can guess why (leave your idea in the comments)) The Alibi – Chapter 8   Ed reached up and caressed a ripening apple. It hung like a glittered like a red and green Christmas ornament in … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 8 (Yep, New)"

Did You Hear the Owl Call Your Name?

With all due respect to Margaret Craven’s amazing and powerful 1967 I Heard the Owl Call My Name, I invite you to sit somewhere quiet, increase the volume on your device, and listen to one of Susan’s girls. You can ask Susan what I mean by that. I first read Craven’s novel in the late …