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Book Review: The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon
Posted on February 5, 2020 4 Comments
By Amy Harmon Orphaned by his mother, Bayr of Saylok is raised among the Keepers at Temple Hill. With her dying breath, his mother placed a curse on the land which prevents the people of Saylok from having daughters. Bayr is blessed with superhuman strength. But he is also cursed with a speech impediment. His […]
Book Review: When We Believed in Mermaids: A Novel by Barbara O’Neal
Posted on January 29, 2020 6 Comments
By Barbara O’Neal. Kit Bianci is a California-based doctor who suffered the loss of her sister, Josie, in a terrorist attack while Josie was traveling in France. But, fifteen years later, Kit swears she spots her sister in a news report about a night club fire, in New Zealand. Kit makes the journey to New […]
Book Review: Katie Watson and the Painter’s Plot by Mez Blume
Posted on January 22, 2020 6 Comments
By Mez Blume The story opens with Katie Watson, a young girl who is feeling a little left out when her parents and older brother leave her to spend her summer holiday with her grandparents while they go hiking in the Scottish highlands. Katie is a mystery enthusiast and amateur sleuth. During a day trip […]
Bonus Short Story: Ruth Long, Age 88
Posted on January 12, 2020 7 Comments
This week, I’m including a bonus post, in addition to my regular update! I’m featuring the short story that started it all, inspiring Ruth Long, Age 88 and the entire In Loving Memory series. The story was based on the writing prompt: write a funeral scene from the point of view of the deceased. Ruth […]
Featured Short Story: “Room 306”
Posted on January 12, 2020 9 Comments
This week, I’m highlighting more of my short story work. “Room 306” appeared on Reedsy Prompts , as part of their weekly writing contests. This was written and submitted in response to the prompt: Write a short story in which the last line is the count down to midnight on New Year’s Eve Room 306 […]
January Book Review Wrap Up
Posted on January 5, 2020 7 Comments
So many books, so little time! I am an avid reader and love to share recommendations with fellow readers. My choice in books tend to vary by my mood but some of my favorites are mystery, suspense, and thriller. Check back each month for new reviews. I would love your recommendations so please drop them […]
Featured Short Story: Down An Old Dirt Road
Posted on December 22, 2019 5 Comments
Welcome reader! This week, I’m featuring a short story from my archives. “Down An Old Dirt Road” is based on the writing prompt: a woman is sitting on the front steps of an old, ramshackle house, in an elegant black dress. Aside from the writing prompt, this story was also inspired by an old country […]
Reedsy Discovery Gives The House on Maple Street 5 Stars
Posted on December 15, 2019 7 Comments
“This fast-paced book engages the reader immediately and is a must read for anyone who loves a mystery,” says Reedsy. I am honored to receive another five star review from Laura Hartman of Reedsy Discovery! One of the best ways to support an independent author is to review their work. If you’ve read The House […]
Featured Short Stories
Posted on December 8, 2019 11 Comments
Welcome back, reader! This week, I’m excited to highlight some of my short story writing for you. First, I’d like to thank Andy Thomson at The Blogging Station for featuring my short story, ‘Ruth Long, Age 88’. This story is based on a writing prompt to write a funeral scene from the viewpoint of the […]
Featured Short Story: The Package
Posted on December 8, 2019 11 Comments
Welcome back, reader! This week, I’m excited to highlight some of my short story writing for you. First, I’d like to thank Andy Thomson at The Blogging Station for featuring my short story, ‘Ruth Long, Age 88’. This story is based on a writing prompt to write a funeral scene from the viewpoint of the […]
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