December, 2010
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Interview with Karen Dionne
It is my great privilege and honor to interview fellow Michigander and author Karen Dionne just two days before her new book, Boiling Point, is released. Karen, along with Chris Graham, founded the writers forum Backspace in 2004, which I managed to find, to my eternal gratitude, shortly after itsRead More …
Winter Solstice – 2010
In 1638, amongst other things, religious dissident Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Mass Bay Colony, the first permanent white settlement in Delaware was established, the first earthquake in the U.S. was recorded and poor Anne, well, as the year came to a close, she was banished from Massachusetts, whichRead More …
Dudes + 1
A couple of folks have asked about the new puppy (which I needed like I need another hole in my head) so here’s the story. First, though, a little back story. The Dudes are these two little reddish colored Terriers/Chihuahua/Dachshund sort of whatever dogs that my friend Cindy Ford usedRead More …
Another Day In Paradise
Well, last night was an interesting night. Out for a walk with the Dudes and the little puppy (have I mentioned the little puppy I now have?). I’m in a hurry to get home because I wanted to check in on the litchat auction. Half way home, the wind kicksRead More …
The Silly Season
It’s nearly three in the morning and I have no idea why I’m awake, other than the fact that I can’t sleep. Duh? It’s officially 22F degrees here in the land of flowers, 13F if you believe the thermometer outside my door. Not a lot of difference there as farRead More …
Witches and Magic and Murder, Oh My!
A truly enjoyable and engaging read requires several ingredients: an intriguing protagonist, interesting, well-rounded supporting characters, a brisk pace, a hint or more of danger, a slew of story questions, and a satisfying end in which the bad dude gets his just reward. Opal Fire by Barbra Annino has allRead More …