Interview with CM Michaels
Please help me welcome CM Michaels, author of the urban fantasy Dangerous Waters. ~ ~ ~ MB: When did you first dream of being a writer? I have always had an overactive imagination which writing has provided an outlet for. When I was 9 or 10 I used to exchange letters...
read moreIgnorance Breeds Fear
Some people will say that ignorance is bliss. I do not. I say that ignorance breeds fear. Fear may be good, and natural, in some situations, but only if you don’t freeze. The only way to truly combat fear is to educate oneself about whatever it is you fear. While your...
read moreAncient Egyptian decorations
Did you know that finding Egyptian decorations for parties is nigh impossible? They do not exist, or if they do, they are buried in some pharaoh's tomb deep in the Saharan Desert saved for the gods. One would think that as popular as Ancient Egypt is, there'd be...
read moreGone Crepe Crazy
A few weeks ago, Rachelle, a good friend, and I ate at Cafe Laurent, a local restaurant. They had several options to choose from and I discovered... savory crepes. Yum! And, now, I've gone crepe crazy. I have. Indeed, it's true. When we ran out of bread and didn't...
read moreI’m in love…
That's right. I'm in love. It's big, it's black, and I want to use it every morning and every night... But it's not easy because I have to keep it clean and in the right condition, or it's sticky. And sticky is not good... Ever. Get your minds out of the gutter. It's...
read moreGuest Author S.R. Howen
TALES OF THE ZINGARI: BOOK 1: THE WIZARD'S HEART Tour Stops August 19: Emraz :The Spark August 20: From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews August 21: Book Bling Blog August 22: Journey of a Bookseller August 23: Must Read Faster "The old one will...
read moreShowing up
As many of you know, a few weeks ago, I swam in the USMS Summer Nationals and did quite well. I came home with a medal for every event I competed in. (Four in all.) Yes, I was stoked, but I have no illusions about my abilities and speed as a swimmer. When I first...
read moreHappy Anniversary to Us
Yesterday, Charlie and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with a trip to The Cheesecake Factory. It was yummy and a lot of food, but this is pretty much what all of my plates, except the salad, looked like. I will be eating lunch, and possibly dinner, from my...
read moreWhy I Love Stephen King
Help me welcome Patrick Royal, author of Sleep Stalker and Mind Shadows: Book 1: Shattered. ~ ~ ~ When you hear horror or think of horror, what's the first name that pops into most people's mind? Stephen King, right? Why do you think that is? The answer is obvious....
read moreThe Tie-Dye Adventure
This all began when the bush in front of my daughter Lily’s bedroom window died. Early morning light began to filter into her window and wake her before either my husband or I were ready. At first, we tried regular blinds. Still, she woke as the sun rose over the...
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