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September 9, 2013
CHRYSALIS–Chapter 2
Well, experiment #1 appears to be a success. I’ve received great feedback with comments here and on my Facebook page as well. So, as promised here’s chapter 2. If you didn’t read chapter 1, you can find it in the archives under CHRYSALIS. Thanks for all the positive comments, keep them coming. CHRYSALIS-CHAPTER 2 Chryssie […]
September 6, 2013
Experiment # 1!
OK-so I’m trying to make my blog more fun and interesting for people who love to read–especially those who love to read mystery and suspense novels. LIke my tagline says, I write…stories of faith mingled with murder & mayhem. So, here’s my first experiment. Just as in the golden days of radio, I’m going to share […]
August 29, 2013
Writer of the Day–J.Mark Betrand
FREE BOOK ALERT! If you haven’t read J. Mark Betrand’s books, I highly recommend them. He writes the Roland March Mystery series. You can’t help but love Roland. He’s a cop who believes in right and wrong, but his personal life is a bit muddled. And he’s doing his best to unmuddle it. He writes the […]
August 26, 2013
I Didn’t Choose To Become A Writer…
I didn’t choose to become a writer–I was born a writer. I didn’t write my first word in a novel until I was 40! You heard me right–40 years old, practically over the hill. But still I believe I was born to write. For two reasons. The first is that I love books–always have and always […]
August 20, 2013
What’s a suspense writer watch on TV?
I admit it–I love to watch TV. My husband says I watch too much, but I keep explaining that I’m doing research. HIs response to that is research for what? I believe his paranoia is showing! So, NCIS tops my favorites list. I enjoy the interaction between the characters, but even more I love the snappy […]
August 19, 2013
Communication Corner: Here’s to a Successful School Year!
Can you hear them? The school bells are ringing! If not yet, then very soon. Parents and children alike are worrying. Will this be a good year for my child? Will this be the year they start to like school–be successful in school? Or will it be like last year? Not so happy–not so good–not […]
August 16, 2013
Writer of the Day–Michelle Griep
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas…professionally, however, for the past 10 years. When not squirreled away with laptop in hand, she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. Her latest release is A Heart Deceived: A Novel (Click title for the Amazon Link.) Here’s te […]
August 11, 2013
DEEPER LISTENING
Did you know that there are different levels of listening? The first level is hearing the words, processing them so that you understand the words. Example: The dog bowl is empty. So, your spouse says those words to you. You look at the bowl and yep, he’s right the dog food bowl is empty. You […]
August 7, 2013
COMMUNICATION COUNTS!
Besides being a writer, I was a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for more than 30 years. I officially retired in 2007 from Cleveland City Schools in Ohio. Yes, I have a lot of stories I could share, but I won’t. After that, I worked part-time as an SLP until last school year. Now, I’m not working at all due […]
August 5, 2013
Writer Of The Day–Mary L. Ball
Mary L. Ball is my Writer of the Day. She lives in the North Carolina and writes Inspirational novels as well as Christian articles. Her passion is weaving together romantic tales laced with suspense and mystery. Here’s an excerpt from her book, ESCAPE TO BIG FORK LAKE: Snarling, Rob gritted his teeth like an animal. He glared […]
