Carolyn loves her farm, but she does not love the buttercups that grow in wild profusion in her pasture. Why? They crowd out the grass and the cows don’t like those tiny yellow flowers that glisten in the sun like freshly churned butter. So, in order for the cows to have nice, nutritious blades of […]
Apr 12, 2017
A Frightfully Cozy Countdown
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The countdown is on for the release of By the Fright of the Silvery Moon. And, wait til you see the cover. I love it. The picture tells a story in itself. Take a good look at the poster from my publisher. Does it whet your curiosity? We’ve all heard the adage, “You can’t tell a book […]
Apr 10, 2017
The Bush That Almost Wasn’t
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Trees, flowers, bushes all are important and should be cared for, not taken out unless there’s a good reason. Especially those belonging to me! That’s why yesterday’s bush escapade was, while not dramatic, pretty amusing. It was Sunday. I was still in my housecoat when I heard a truck stop out front. Curious about who […]
Apr 8, 2017
The Mind of a Murderer
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He glanced at the house where the two old ladies lived. Silly, foolish women! They were easy fooled, thinking he was just being helpful, believing their pedigree and standing in the town impressed him. Ha! If they only knew what he really thought of them. But, with any luck, they’d never know until he was […]
Apr 5, 2017
Hello and Goodbye
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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 […]
Mar 31, 2017
If You Stub Your Toe on the Moon
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If You Stub Your Toe on the Moon is a very old song, recorded by Bing Crosby in 1947 and Frank Sinatra in 1949. It’s a song about trying to reach a dream, not quite getting there, but finding something else that is even more fulfilling. The point is to try. It was a great […]
