And here we are at last! I know, I know! Begging the pardon of summer enthusiasts ( I, myself had an excellent summer!) but Autumn is the best. I just finished decorating for Halloween! Around the equinox I put up all my autumn things. My orange leaf garlands and wreaths, my decorative pumpkins collection…but then…come …
Image via theseea.com Hey there! It’s Sunday let’s stay in our pajamas for a while longer a surf the internet. Below are some of my favorite links from the last few weeks. Spring is finally here! I’ve been feeling a renewed burst of creative inspiration, how about you? I have fallen down several rabbit holes …
Hey there! First off apologies to those who are still subscribed to this newsletter/blog. The excuse I’m humbly offering as to why I abandoned this space is summed up in two words. Words I’m sure you recognize. Social Media. I’m determined to do less of that and more of this. So let’s get started! The …
It’s still contemporary genres for me until I finish my historical fiction novel, but I’ve had a lot of fun trying new to me authors and re-reading some old favorites! I had the enormous pleasure to see Neil Gaiman in person in May and it got me wanting to re-read Neverwhere. It’s lost none of …
Hello there! I’ve been on a bit of a series binge lately, all contemporary urban fantasy and romance. You see, while writing in one genre I avoid reading in that same genre. I’ve found it helps me stay focused on the work I’m doing. Therefore no plots set in the Gilded Age or Victorian Era. …
2021 was a year of trying new things and learning new skills. I learned canning via Paige at Farmhouse Vernacular I took her online course How to Can Food for Beginners. It was fun and now I have a new skill. So far I’ve put up the stock I made from our Thanksgiving turkey and …
I do love a Christmas Romance, you’ll find me seeking them out and compiling a TBR queue round about Halloween. Here are this year’s recommendations! And for those of whom the X-mas theme is not their jam I’ve included a few of my favorite books set during winter. This one was cute I do love …
I picked this up on the advice of SBTB and am really enjoying it! It’s a three book series and I’ve just finished the first! Fun yet creepy and with really great world building and monsters galore, and I loved it! Oh! And It’s on sale for 4.99, not sure how long that’s going to …
When I was creating the world of Dragon’s Pawn I looked to the excellent artists of DeviantArt for inspiration and found Alex Pascenko. His illustrations were exactly what I’d been envisioning for the members of MechUnit 503 assigned to patrol the border at Elko checkpoint. To celebrate the second anniversary of Dragon’s Pawn here is …
Happy October! The above picture is from Pixbay Browned Butter Oatmeal & Apple cookies Joy always comes up the the best seasonal treats! Have you heard the new Chillhop Music Fall album? This photographer spent seven years capturing portraits of redheads from around the world. How to make rolled wax candles with bonus calming ASMR …
Kathleen Rear 