Spencer 1928 excerpt
Officer Daniels holds tight to the counter as he maneuvers around it, then staggers to the bench and plops down beside Emma. As he talks his face takes on a… Read more »
Author Archives: Veronica
Complacency and the form letter
Protests. Hate. Violence. Distrust. Division. Such is our world, especially when it comes to politics. It’s nasty out there. Barbed insults aimed at the heart, cries of ‘Give No Mercy’,… Read more »
Confessions of a perfume hater
Yep, that’s me. Whether it’s in shampoo, clothes detergent, air freshener, or spritzed on after a shower, it’s all the same to me. No matter if it’s called perfume, scent, cologne,… Read more »
The Writing Zone
I have about as much interest in writing today as my dog has in going out to find new fleas. Don’t get me wrong. I love to write. There are few places… Read more »
New year, new beginning
This year is gonna be GOOD! A new family member, a new book, and many new adventures. Last year was a rather icky year, for me at least. For the first… Read more »
The house dream returns
I had the house dream last night. I’ve had it for as long as I can remember. I dream of finding a hidden door in a house that leads to… Read more »
Video review – The Old Library Cafe
A happy reader. Just what I love to see. Thanks for sending me this, Faye!
Election 2016 – being unfriended
“I’m a fervent feminist and a Republican. I remember the mess the Clintons made of the White House, scandal after scandal after scandal. I dreaded going through that again. So… Read more »
Election night 2016 – interesting
This election has been an interesting experience. (Notice I said interesting, not good. I detest the mud-slinging which seems inevitable in our election system. So much of the stuff flies around that… Read more »
Fake spooky
Last Halloween I wanted to go all out on decorations for my new house so I hired a crew of spiders and ghosts to make it as spooky as possible…. Read more »