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Character Dinners: Wilder’s Ultimate Feast

Living and working in the cold north leaves a man with a big appetite. And when you’re the head of a prison camp full of dangerous enemy soldiers – all of whom want to remove your head – when, a guy’s gotta keep up his strength. So, Wilder Coomb tends to fill up on hearty, […]

Startling Poetry: Fantasy

Fantasy by Gwendolyn Bennett I sailed in my dreams to the Land of Night Where you were the dusk-eyed queen, And there in the pallor of moon-veiled light The loveliest things were seen … A slim-necked peacock sauntered there In a garden of lavender hues, And you were strange with your purple hair As you […]

Character Dinners: Ottilde’s Spicy Extravaganza

So, I thought it would be fun to share what some of my characters’ favorite dinners (with recipes) would be. First up, Ottilde and her Spicy Extravaganza. Ottilde is a very down-to-earth, no-frills kinda girl. She also is incredibly active and enjoys hearty meals. I always imagine her preferring spicy flavors in some awesome hole-in-the-wall known […]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Z!

I want to wish a very happy birthday to my favorite funny man, my youngest Mr. Z! He’s four-years-old today and getting handsomer and more hilarious with each passing year.

Happy Birthday, Mr. C!

I want to wish a very Happy Birthday to my gorgeous oldest son, Mr. C! Can’t believe it’s been over half a decade since this beautiful creature entered my life. And I’ve also included the poem Mr. C inspired and that I included in my Wild Horses Don’t Stop at Whoa collection. Raising Puck For […]

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So You Want to Be a Writer…

So you want to be a writer? Delve into that heady, intoxicating world of make believe. Invite others into your secret worlds and be admired for having imaginary friends. Ahhhh! The writing life. Here are some tips to help get you started. Get ready to become a pathetic version of Jekyll and Hyde. There are […]

Congrats!

Hey all, my Goodreads giveaway ended on Tuesday. I had a total of 1,447 enter! Way more than I expected. It was super fun so I hope to do another one soon. For now, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate the winners. Estibaliz O. Kerri T. Anne M. Your books will be coming soon […]

Only 16 Hours Left!

There are still 16 hours to enter the Goodreads giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of In the Blood! Hurry on over and get your name in!

Startling Poetry: Expect Nothing

Expect Nothing by Alice Walker   Expect nothing. Live frugally On surprise. become a stranger To need of pity Or, if compassion be freely Given out Take only enough Stop short of urge to plead Then purge away the need. Wish for nothing larger Than your own small heart Or greater than a star; Tame […]