Another small publisher is folding. Down and Out Books, which published two Carolina Crimes anthologies that included stories of mine, has announced they are going out of the publishing business. This is the fifth small-press publisher of some of my … Continue reading →
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 I have a fair backlog of unpublished tales now, so any time I hear of an interesting call for anthology submissions, I consider if … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
