Over a house? Really?
My husband and I are shopping for a new home. It’s a horrible process that’s brought me in contact with an unbelievable number of houses that I’ve hated, a few… Read more »
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Award winning author
The official certificate arrived today in the mail, accompanied by a letter welcoming me to “the world of award-winning authors!” I like the sound of that.
It won!
I am so excited I could spit! Or maybe I should laugh gleefully instead. Not quite so messy. Why am I so excited? Gray Zone won an award! Bronze, in… Read more »
Gray Zone review of note
A review was just posted for Gray Zone on Goodreads, and it’s fantastic! I’ll give you a snippet, so you can get a taste. It’s worth going to Goodreads to… Read more »
Outbid
I feared it would happen. And it did. The lovely little house I wanted so much–the house that captured my heart and imagination–will never be mine. Sigh. It belongs to… Read more »
Dogs are funny creatures
Every few months I gather my dog’s toys together and wash them. So every few months my dog thinks I cleared out the old boring toys and brought in new,… Read more »
Dog training
About four months ago my husband and I sold our home and moved into an apartment. The only problem was that our old house was the only home Pepper, our… Read more »
Into the darkness?
I usually pooh-pooh the idea that stories control their own path. I create my characters, and I decide what happens to them. That’s the way it is. Usually. But my… Read more »
How to be a fantastic parent in 10 not-so-easy steps
Although numbered, these steps are in no particular order. 1. Stay up all night and worry. It’s an important part of the job. 2. Don’t try to be friends with… Read more »