I had to have my beloved Maltese/Shih Tzu cross put to sleep two weeks ago. Simply put, she was the light of my life from the day she entered it till the day she left. At twelve years old, she … Continue reading
Ever wonder how the expression carrying a torch originated? It’s February already. Groundhog’s Day is behind us—the cute little rascal didn’t see his shadow. (Did you know that 90% of the time he does?) And Valentine’s Day is just around … Continue reading
Much like the characters in my romantic suspense novels, Reba isn’t perfect. She’s five years old, a small, white mutt, and I swear her legs are made of springs. This little girl can jump! I met her four and a … Continue reading
She was six weeks old, a tiny, coal black ball of fur with piercing black flecks for eyes and a white tip on one hind foot. All of a pound and a half, she was a mixed breed, the … Continue reading
I learned something after posting ‘Twas the Night, a short story, on my blog last week. I learned I have a few incredible friends and family members. People who were sure they recognized a little too much of “me” … Continue reading
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring… That wasn’t exactly true. Emma searched out Tulip where the small black and tan Cavalier King Charles spaniel cuddled with Mister the cat on the … Continue reading
One of the characters in my soon-to-be-released romantic suspense series is a veteran. Walker is cynical, jaded and suffers from PTSD. He’s seen and done things he can’t forget and spends a good deal of time alone just trying … Continue reading
Sounds like something from a science fiction novel. Doesn’t it? Guess again. Brain chips are being tested in research facilities around the country. Research began in hopes of enabling physically disabled patients to use their brain waves to communicate with … Continue reading
Another Thanksgiving day has come and gone, completely overshadowed by the day we’ve come to know as Black Friday. Touted as the busiest shopping day of the year, the day when retailers finally start to operate in the black and … Continue reading
The heroine in one of my current works in progress is both fearful of and intimidated by a deputy U.S. marshal. The hero admonishes her to put her game face on. The expression originated with athletes. They … Continue reading