Sara C. Walker's Blog, page 3

Wallflowers and Fairy Tale Funerals

GRAY GALLIPHANT SAT down next to me on the bench, where we observed the jubilations from the sidelines. He opened his mouth, and for a mom...

Yellow for the Groom

I hate you. 

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My Dearest Sister,

I received your note. I'm sorry you feel that way--I truly am. But as you know, Uncle Alan feels this i...

Time to Have a Chat with Granny

The rain spattered on my umbrella and traffic swooshed by, the air smelling of ozone, petrichor, and automotive exhaust. I waited on the b...

Book 3 Excerpt

From the third book in the Julia Ivory series.

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I'd no sooner arrived and parked across from the abandoned theatre when a familiar Jeep drove past and slipped into a parking spot down the street. In no time, my co-workers hopped into my car.

"What have we got?" Marcus asked as he climbed into the backseat.

Marcus Bixby wore a short-sleeve black shirt with black cargo pants and laced boots. His golden brown skin was more tan than usual, and his straight dark hair normally buzzed was in need of a...

Adeline de Grimstead

Adeline Odilia de Grimstead was just six years old when she underwent the operation of a lifetime. Born with a rare disease that rapidly deteriorated her spine, she was entirely bedridden by the time she was three years old. Doctors from all over the w...

The Bluebird Code

I’ve been chasing down leads in this murder case for weeks, only to have all trails bring me to one source. Someone we already have under house arrest. 

An interrupted game of solitaire lies scattered across a battered wooden table, plastic cards abando...

If Wishes Were Pennies

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There was a sprite standing on the passenger seat of my car. And she was pissed. 

"You can't just forsake these folks, Penny," she said, stamping her foot. Her wings buzzed, emphasizing her anger, but her bark was worse than her bite. Usually.

"Name's n...

The Gargoyles of Toronto

I took a trip recently into Toronto to research for Book 3 and check out some gargoyles. I ended up having a wonderful time at Guild Park and Gardens in Scarborough, where someone has been rescuing architectural features of Toronto and putting them on display. They’ve also created a stage where plays are performed in the summer.

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Summer Reading!

Are you ready for summer? I cannot wait for lazy days reading in the hammock or on the beach or inside while listening to the summer rain. 

I've gathered my 10 favourite titles from my Kindle into this downloadable summer reading guide for you! Download the guide, stuff your Kindles, and get ready for summer!

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The Title Has Been Chosen! Maybe.

What is this hellscape? My daily apocalyptic view thanks to wildfires.

I think I’ve finally, maybe, hopefully settled on a title for book 3 in the Julia Ivory series. I’ve changed my mind a few tim...