“Joys come from simple and natural things; mists over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water.” […]
Jun 19, 2019
It’s Coming!
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Great news! Yesterday, the mailman delivered the proof to the third Ned McNeil cozy mystery, Moonstruck and Murderous. Yippee! Release date is just around the corner. It’s coming. As frosting on the cake, Pen-L.com has Moonstruck and Murderous on their list of Coming Soon books. Just click on this link: http://pen-l.com/ComingSoon.html Or, to go to […]
May 20, 2019
Getting in Touch with an Old Tradition
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by blanche manos · leave a comment (edit) Yesterday, my family and I kept up the yearly tradition of putting flowers on the graves of loved ones. Decoration Day is always the same Sunday every May and has been that way for generations. The beautiful little cemetery lies in northeast Oklahoma, surrounded by trees, gentle hills, and a creek […]
Mar 26, 2019
It Scared Even Me
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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; […]
Feb 1, 2019
Edgar Allan Squirrel’s Foray Into Crime
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Edgar Allan Squirrel is a vandal. Yes, I know it is sad news, but truth is truth. I’m hoping it is a short-lived aberration, but I must tell you this rodent is an opportunist at heart. He isn’t above thievery and even has a taste for it. Case in point: stealing sunflower seeds from […]
Jan 1, 2019
Resolutions from Levi, Oklahoma
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This morning, I thought it would be fun to hear a few of the New Year’s resolutions of the good citizens of Levi, Oklahoma. Sad to say, some won’t be around to make resolutions but for those who made it through, here’s what they are saying: Burke Hopkins: I don’t believe much in resolutions. I just […]
