Are You a Corn Fritter Fan? By Nancy J. Cohen Today is National Corn Fritter Day. This brings back memories of summer dinners on our screened-in back porch at our house in New Jersey where I grew up. Corn fritters were part of my mother’s cooking repertoire. My father used to grow vegetables in our […]
National Stay Out of the Sun Day vs. National Bikini Day by Debra H. Goldstein When I write conflict into a story or chapter, I must balance different viewpoints, how varied characters react to the same stimulus, and show that the conclusions and behavior of the characters may reflect each one’s personal beliefs. A good […]
Summers on the farm in Kentucky By Cheryl Hollon It’s a new series! The Book Birthday for Still Knife Painting was two days ago and I’m still over the moon in delight! This new series is close to my heart. The setting is in eastern Kentucky where my parents were born and my grandparents were […]
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These boots were made for walking By Maggie Toussaint In any other year, June would be chock full of celebrations. Weddings, graduations, milestone anniversaries, retirements, and more would be toasted with family and friends. June 2020 has a much different look, especially for the “elderly.” Everyone keeps talking about the New Normal and like the […]
LEGO: A Family Tradition By Lois Winston One day in 1979 my next-door neighbor Charlie asked if I’d like some LEGO for my sons. He was downsizing into an apartment in the city now that his kids were grown. Tiny plastic bricks weren’t exactly suitable for a toddler and preschooler, but I figured I could […]
PICTURING THE PAST By Diane A.S. Stuckart I admit it. I spend far too much time procrastinating on Facebook when I should be writing my next novel. And, no, I’m not busy promoting my books there. Instead, my preferred hangouts are those pages where followers post all manner of things strange and unusual. (Why? Because, […]
June Storms by Nancy J. Cohen June 1st is the start of our hurricane season in South Florida. This means it’s time to examine our emergency supplies. Due to the coronavirus, we’ve already got in a good stash of canned goods and prepared foods. However, our freezer is full to capacity. Normally at this season, […]
Enter to Win a Free Book June 1 – 18, 2020 a Rafflecopter giveaway Here’s what our authors are giving away this month: Lois Winston – Paperback (U.S. only) or ebook Death By Killer Mop Doll Nancy J. Cohen – Ebook Permed to Death Debra H. Goldstein – Paperback (U.S. only) or ebook Two Bites […]
Driving Creatively by Debra H. Goldstein During the past weeks of social distancing, my husband and I fell into the habit of taking a daily drive. We didn’t need masks, gloves or any other personal protective equipment because we stayed in the car – just the two of us. The beauty of the drive was […]
