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October Book Reviews

I almost didn’t post today. The US election was a disaster and the despair is overwhelming. I don’t have anything to share but doom and gloom on that topic, so I’ll leave it at that, and instead, invite you to check out some books! I have a few book reviews for October. My reading suffered […]

The Necromancer’s Daughter at Sally Cronin’s Blog

Today, I’m visiting with Sally Cronin, blogger extraordinaire and every indie writer’s favorite person. She’s the epitome of kindness, generosity, and tireless energy. She’s been busy sharing excerpts of our books and today is my turn to share one from The Necromancer’s Daughter. I’ve closed comments here and will be taking up space over at […]

“Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver” and Blurb-Crafting

Some of you know I’m trying to finish up a book I’ve been working on since 2022. Life got in the way, and my writing was often relegated to the back burner. But I’m getting close, finally. To the point of needing to write a blurb. If you’re interested, I shared my blurb-writing process on […]

Amazing Skies and Babies

a pinprick of moonhovers above dawn’s haloawed into silence *** red waves of mountainsthe world ribboned in beautysunset folds the day *** coronal plasmawatercolored vault of nightthe sun’s vast canvas *** precious gift of trust sweetness snuggled in my armsrocking peaceful hours *** I’m back from the East Coast. I wandered the beautiful Maine coast, […]

September Book Reviews

Welcome to Autumn (or Spring)! I’m posting my reviews a little early as I have some family obligations ahead that will take me through mid-October. My Kindle is loaded with books for my travels including some authors I haven’t read before. I’m delighted to share my reviews – lots of variety, as usual. Below are … … Continue reading →

Vote for Kindness

This isn’t a political blog, but sometimes I feel a profound obligation to use my voice, small as it is. I’ve posted about kindness many times here, and it’s a defining principle in my life. Kindness, respect, compassion, and empathy were all essential components of my counseling work with struggling single-mom families who were often […]

24 Seasons of Poetry: Fading Heat and White Dew

During my summer blogging break, I missed 16 weeks of Tanka Tuesday poetry challenges. Sigh. I’m determined to catch up, but I won’t swamp you with 16 poems. But how about 4 tankas? I hope you enjoy them. Challenge No. 48, Part I, Fading Heat (August 23 – Sept 6) Shosho-処暑 beauty’s renewal late August plant […]

August Book Reviews

Welcome to September! I’m delighted with the swing into autumn. Summer fun and chores are wrapping up, and I’m ready for the colorful, cooler weather. We haven’t lit the woodstove yet, but we’ve come close. I had a great month of reading with lots of variety, and I’m delighted to share my reviews. All of […]

Pirates, a Mural, and a few Mountains

August is almost over and though my book is still languishing, I found time to be creative, take my dad on outings, and hike some mountains. I promised a few photos of “what I did this summer.” My husband and I were pirates at several West Coast Renaissance Fairs. I’m Tressa the Grey, and my … … Continue reading →

“The Grand Adventure” at Always Write’s Story Chat

As August heads into the home stretch, my summer is winding down. I’m back to regular programming on the blog after accomplishing most of my goals. The garden is still thick with weeds and my next book is still languishing, but I’m at peace with the slow progress while other adventures have taken priority. I … … Continue reading →