When you write a book, you internally hear the words in your own voice. You hear your inflection, emotion, and the intensity of your feelings. But as my publisher plans…
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Writing versus Marketing
It is one thing to write a book, and I’ll be talking about that at length in this series, but it is quite another to market it. With Granny’s Got…
How my first novel was born
With my first novel, Granny’s Got a Boyfriend, soon to be published, I decided to reactivate my blog, and I will begin by telling you a story. The story is…
A Bermuda High!
No, I’m not talking about a weather pattern moving into New England. I’m referring to a wonderful Christmas to New Year’s week in Bermuda with my partner, Bob Lovo. We…
A Story About a Story
I could write a story about a story – and I shall! As you know, I’ve announced the publication of my new children’s book written in collaboration with my friend…
Too Busy Writing to Write!
It sounds strange to say, I’m too busy writing to write, but that’s really been the case these past few months and I apologize for not posting on my blog.…
I’m a Maker of Lists
So much is going on right now I had to start making “to do” lists, but this morning I accomplished a miracle – I walked into a clinic and got…
Tradition! It’s important This Time of Year
In the story, Fiddler on the Roof, there is a song, “Tradition!” which, in thought, is applicable to all religions and cultures. Christmas Eve was full of traditions in…
What Happens When a Kitty Enters The Dog House!
There is a new member in the Viola Household. She’s a young Russian Blue mix kitty and Apollo and Anna are both curious and somewhat intimidated by this 8-pound little…
Reminiscing with a Pagey Elliott Scrapbook
(A story for Golden Retriever lovers) If you are a “Golden person” you know the name of Rachel Page Elliott. She was the “Grand Dame” of the Golden world with…