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January 6, 2015
Winter Hummingbird
Cold weather is here and the lights that warm our
hummingbird feeder failed. We made it fall a year ago when Thumbelina, a female
rufous hummingbird, first showed up. She came every day from November 7 through
April 11, then moved on to her summer breeding grounds, possibly in the Northwest. Rufous Hummers have been seen in summer from Oregon to Alaska.
Map from Cornell's site
They're
hummingbird feeder failed. We made it fall a year ago when Thumbelina, a female
rufous hummingbird, first showed up. She came every day from November 7 through
April 11, then moved on to her summer breeding grounds, possibly in the Northwest. Rufous Hummers have been seen in summer from Oregon to Alaska.
Map from Cornell's site
They're
January 5, 2015
Renown or renowned?
The misuse of renown and renowned is a common error that makes me cringe.
Example of misuse: “was made into an award-winning TV series starring
the renown actor Ian McKellan.”
Renown is a noun
meaning fame or high repute, as in "an author of great renown." The adjective,
meaning well-known or famous, is renowned. The renowned author . . .
If you can substitute fame, the word is renown.
Example of misuse: “was made into an award-winning TV series starring
the renown actor Ian McKellan.”
Renown is a noun
meaning fame or high repute, as in "an author of great renown." The adjective,
meaning well-known or famous, is renowned. The renowned author . . .
If you can substitute fame, the word is renown.
December 16, 2014
Real Neat Blog Award and Giveaway
1. Put the Real Neat Blog Award logo on your blog.
2. Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you. That would be me.
3. Thank the people who nominated you, linking to their blogs.
4. Nominate any number of bloggers you like, linking to their blogs.
5. Let them know you nominated them (by commenting on their blog etc.)
GIVEAWAY: I’ll send one commenter one of my eBooks—your
2. Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you. That would be me.
3. Thank the people who nominated you, linking to their blogs.
4. Nominate any number of bloggers you like, linking to their blogs.
5. Let them know you nominated them (by commenting on their blog etc.)
GIVEAWAY: I’ll send one commenter one of my eBooks—your
Blog Tour and eBook Giveaway
1. Put the Real Neat Blog Award logo on your blog.
2. Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you. That would be me.
3. Thank the people who nominated you, linking to their blogs.
4. Nominate any number of bloggers you like, linking to their blogs.
5. Let them know you nominated them (by commenting on their blog etc.)
GIVEAWAY: I’ll send one commenter one of my eBooks—your
2. Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you. That would be me.
3. Thank the people who nominated you, linking to their blogs.
4. Nominate any number of bloggers you like, linking to their blogs.
5. Let them know you nominated them (by commenting on their blog etc.)
GIVEAWAY: I’ll send one commenter one of my eBooks—your
December 14, 2014
Tradition!
Stollen, traditional Christmas bread
Christmas in my family has, or had, many traditional
activities. Some have gone by the wayside as the family dwindled and we who
remain are too far apart to celebrate the season together. So far, two of my characters like to cook, Claire
in Cold Comfort and Madeleine in Prime
Christmas in my family has, or had, many traditional
activities. Some have gone by the wayside as the family dwindled and we who
remain are too far apart to celebrate the season together. So far, two of my characters like to cook, Claire
in Cold Comfort and Madeleine in Prime
November 1, 2014
The Blustery Day
In Pooh parlance, this is a blustery day--windy, cold, and damp. The first cold day of the season, and my thoughts turn to chili. But that's for tonight.
For brunch I decided to try Canadian Bannock, a fried bread kind of thing. The recipe came from Felicity Kates on shehannemoore's blog. Here's the link:
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For brunch I decided to try Canadian Bannock, a fried bread kind of thing. The recipe came from Felicity Kates on shehannemoore's blog. Here's the link:
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October 29, 2014
Research--the story begins
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October 27, 2014
Scottish Shortbread recipe
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September 24, 2014
Time of Death
Thanks to all who downloaded and helped with my promotion. I appreciated it!
Alex, the artist. After a tree falls on her
house, she joins her aunt on an unspoiled island, but something wakens her
family psychic streak. She draws eerily accurate scenes of violence, but she
knows nothing about them.
Connor, the prosecutor. He’s building a case
against a drug lord one piece of evidence at a
Alex, the artist. After a tree falls on her
house, she joins her aunt on an unspoiled island, but something wakens her
family psychic streak. She draws eerily accurate scenes of violence, but she
knows nothing about them.
Connor, the prosecutor. He’s building a case
against a drug lord one piece of evidence at a
September 21, 2014
Meet My Character Blog Tour
This tour highlights two main characters from my new book, Prime
Target. I was invited to
participate by my friend Charles Dougherty, author of the Bluewater Thriller Series. You can read more about his
books at http://www.clrdougherty.com.
Do take a look—they’re very good and take place in the Caribbean. Charles and
his wife live on a sailboat there, and he knows what he’s talking about. His
Target. I was invited to
participate by my friend Charles Dougherty, author of the Bluewater Thriller Series. You can read more about his
books at http://www.clrdougherty.com.
Do take a look—they’re very good and take place in the Caribbean. Charles and
his wife live on a sailboat there, and he knows what he’s talking about. His
