It was madness! It was chaotic! It was wonderful! As usual we had a houseful for Christmas this year! Ourselves, plus two of our three children (with spouses), six of our eight grandchildren, one step-grandchild, three significant others, and one … Continue reading →
In a previous post about our visit to Biltmore Houe to view the decorations, I mentioned that there was a definite theme. I don’t know if they adopt a motif every year, but this year there was a notable trend … Continue reading →
Late last week, my husband and I drove to the Asheville area to visit his sister and see the Christmas display at Biltmore House. We’ve been there before, several times, in fact, but this is the first time we’ve visited … Continue reading →
It never fails! It seems like whenever I have a new novel releasing, I also have a short story in some project that is coming out at the same time. It’s happened with the last two books in the Market … Continue reading →
I love spending time doing things with my grandchildren. Playing games, walking, talking, even plotting stories are all activities we’ve enjoyed sharing. But one thing they always request and are eager to do is help bake something. Cookies, mostly, but … Continue reading →
I realize it’s been a while since my last post. The holidays aren’t conducive to keeping up with a blog, but I’m trying to get back in the rhythm! It’s over now. The gifts have been unwrapped, the cookies have … Continue reading →
At the end of November, I’ll have stories published in two different anthologies and those two stories are about as different as they could possibly be. One is very short (42 words) and is included in the “Mystery” section of … Continue reading →
(I don’t have final cover designs or order links for either yet) Holiday Hijinks Series Haunted Holidays 42 Squared 42 Categories with 42-word Stories “A Little Christmas Spirit” “Being in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time” * * * … Continue reading →
My youngest daughter has four boys, ranging in age from six to twelve, and they were all here for Christmas. We’d discussed well in advance gift ideas for them, and they all seemed quite pleased with what they received. Two … Continue reading →
One of the Christmas traditions for the family I started some years ago was taking my daughters, grand-daughters, daughter-in-law, step-granddaughter, grandson’s significant other, and my daughters’ more-or-less adopted sister out to High Tea on Christmas Eve. It’s become a high … Continue reading →