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The Nicest Rejection I’ve Ever Received

Karen McCullough Posted on April 22, 2025 by Karen McCulloughApril 22, 2025

I try to keep as many of my short stories as I can out on submission. I have a fair backlog of unpublished tales now, so any time I hear of an interesting call for anthology submissions, I consider if … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Writing | Tagged Short Stories

Practicing Gratitude

Karen McCullough Posted on November 25, 2024 by Karen McCulloughNovember 20, 2024

It’s that time of year when we’re reminded o be grateful for all the gifts we’ve been given. It seems to me a great idea to stop and take time to bring to mind all the good things we have. … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Musings, Uncategorized | Tagged Gratitude, Thanksgiving

My Favorite Time of the Year

Karen McCullough Posted on November 18, 2024 by Karen McCulloughNovember 18, 2024

All of the seasons have their good points—even winter, though admittedly it’s my least favorite. Of them all, Fall has my heart. In North Carolina, spring is great but lasts about three weeks before diving into summer. Summer heat and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Musings | Tagged Fall

Back to the Real World – Writing Update – August 2024

Karen McCullough Posted on August 26, 2024 by Karen McCulloughAugust 26, 2024

I’ve spent weeks getting ready for visits and visiting with family. Those were weeks where my only writing consisted of working on blog posts and doing a few critiques. And it’s true that I did fit in writing one short … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Mysteries, Writing

A Persistent Little Flower

Karen McCullough Posted on July 22, 2024 by Karen McCulloughJuly 22, 2024

While on a walk the other day, I saw this little flower growing up through a crack between the sidewalk and curb. I find it inspiring.

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Posted in Garden, Musings

Chihuly Exhibit at Biltmore

Karen McCullough Posted on July 8, 2024 by Karen McCulloughJuly 8, 2024

We recently made a trip to the Asheville area for some family business, but we also had some time for a side trip to Biltmore House and, especially, to see the Chihuly glass art exhibit. Note: click on all pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Garden, Musings, Travel, Writing | Tagged Chihuly at Biltmore; glass art, Dale Chihuly

Beach Birthdays

Karen McCullough Posted on June 10, 2024 by Karen McCulloughJune 10, 2024

We celebrated two birthdays while at the beach, my husband’s, and a grandson, who turned 11 this year. My youngest daughter does fabulous, themed birthday celebrations for her children. This year the now-eleven-year-old requested a Silmarillion theme for his birthday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Musings | Tagged Family Birthdays, the Silmarillion birthday

Testing My Patience

Karen McCullough Posted on September 19, 2023 by Karen McCulloughSeptember 19, 2023

I’ve been absent for a while, but I have an excuse. Here’s why: I’m not known to family and friends as a particularly patient person. I’ve occasionally said that it would probably benefit me to learn more. You know, everyone … Continue reading →

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The Trade-offs

Karen McCullough Posted on June 22, 2023 by Karen McCulloughJune 13, 2023

Our recent Edisto beach trip featured one event we’ve never seen there before. During our stay, a couple of trucks parked on the road behind the house and workers spent most of a day trimming and cutting down a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Travel | Tagged Edisto Island, electricity

The Doubting Time

Karen McCullough Posted on March 31, 2023 by Karen McCulloughMarch 29, 2023

I’m at that point in the current work in progress, tentatively titled Treadwell House – Sanctuary. It’s intended as a cozy mystery with paranormal or magic realism elements. I just passed 52,000 words. I project it to come in between … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Magic, Musings, Mysteries, Writing | Tagged Cozy Mystery, Magic Realism, Treadwell House - Sanctuary

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