It Scared Even Me

It Scared Even Me

  When a mystery scares the author, its ranking on the fright level goes way up. In places, Moonstruck and Murderous scared even me, its creator. It is not for the faint-hearted.  Ned McNeil has a knack for getting into tight places. Some of this is due to her own carelessness or being too trusting; […]

Sunrise

Sunrise

“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning” (Psalm 130:6). Something about sunrise and mornings brings hope. I believe it is related to a life force within us that rises, like the mercury in a thermometer, with each new day. As I read that verse from Psalm 130, I […]

What Did You Mean When You Said Hello?

What Did You Mean When You Said Hello?

What Did You Mean When You Said, “Hello?” “What on earth are you talking about, Cub?” I asked the big, red-faced man who jumped off the seat of his dirt mover. “What did you mean there’s something in the well?”  The whole book is based on that question and Darcy wondering if it was Best […]

That Warm Feeling Is Going Around

That Warm Feeling Is Going Around

“Something smells good,” I said, coming in Robbie’s front door. And indeed, it did. Warm food, friendly chatter, friends eating and visiting together–that was yesterday’s monthly luncheon. We were all mindful that it was the National Day of Prayer. Some of our group were attending special services but we were very much aware of the importance […]

Encounter on an Icy Street

Encounter on an Icy Street

Today, the temperature is shivering around seven degrees. The roads yesterday were slick and icy. They reminded me of the dangerous time in Ednalee, Oklahoma, when not only were the streets hazardous from the weather, they were life-threatening because of a kidnapper who was out to make Ned his next victim. And this was nearing Christmas too!Had […]

Cleaning Out and Throwing Away

Cleaning Out and Throwing Away

An old lean-to shed is attached to the back of my house. It was there when my husband and I moved into this house.  It looked decrepit then and it looks even more decrepit now. It is an eyesore. However, it is on the back of the house, not seen by many, and it has been a handy place […]