Monthly Archives: September 2015

New Dragons in the Collection

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Karen McCullough

In the past two months I’ve done a lot of traveling, including a vacation trip to Italy and then a journey to Indiana to help out my daughter and her three kids.  No matter where I go, I always keep … Continue reading →

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Little Free Libraries

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Karen McCullough

I live in a neighborhood that borders on the campus of the UNC-Greensboro. It’s a nice modest, suburban area with well-maintained homes, sidewalks, and interesting neighbors. My husband and I walk a mile or so each day, weather permitting, and … Continue reading →

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The Gothic Romance Chapter of RWA

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Karen McCullough

I’m a member of Romance Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, and have found a great deal of support for my writing and help over the years from those organizations and their sub-chapters. For several … Continue reading →

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Day 12 Last Day of the Trip – Varenna Day 3

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Karen McCullough

For our last day of our vacation, we were ready to do something a little less strenuous. Getting on a boat across Lake Como was just what we needed. We made a point to get on a passenger ferry, covered … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – Varenna Day 2 – The Castle and Feet in the Lake

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Karen McCullough

After breakfast at the hotel we headed for a ruined castle that sits on the top of a hill high above Varenna. It’s a considerable hike and climb to get to it, but well worth the effort. As ruins go, … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Varenna Day 1 – Florence to Varenna

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Karen McCullough

We reluctantly bid goodbye to Florence, walked to the train station, and got the train to Milan. There we transferred to the train to Varenna, a small, charming town that sits on the eastern side of Lake Como, right at … Continue reading →

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