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I’ve Become an Embarrassment – Who Knew?

So apparently, I am a complete and utter embarrassment to my twelve-soon-to-be-thirteen year old daughter. Not that this wasn’t to be expected, but I was completely confused as to the source of the embarrassment. I mean, it’s not as if I were old, doddered around in a sweatshirt decorated with cats in a basket (no … Continue reading I’ve Become an Embarrassment – Who Knew? →

So, an Astrophysicist, a Radio Show Host and a Biologist Walk Into a Bar…

Can you name your top five childhood heroes? And Wonder Woman and Isis don’t count – I’m talking real, flesh and blood people, not comic book superheroes. I can name mine. In fact I can name quite a few more than five. And sadly, many of them have left us now. I am keenly aware … Continue reading So, an Astrophysicist, a Radio Show Host and a Biologist Walk Into a Bar… →

“Is That Even a Thing?” (How To Talk Young Even if You’re Not!)

A little Thursday funny for you, care of one of my favorite bloggers, Little Miss Menopause (aka, Stephanie Lewis). 'Cuz that's just how I roll! (Did I get that right, Stephanie?)

A Mutinous Morning – Or How I Was Forced to Walk the Plank

Nelson and I had words this morning. Well, okay, I mostly listened while he barked his dang fool head off. And if you've never been on the receiving end of a poodle scolding, you have no idea how ear-bleeding it can be. You'd think miniature poodles, being smaller dogs, would have a yappy little bark. … Continue reading A Mutinous Morning – Or How I Was Forced to Walk the Plank →

A Pirate Turns 40…ish

So according to certain friends of mine, since my birthday this past March I am in a full-blown mid-life crisis.  I've colored my hair (again), considered getting contact lens (again), pinned pictures of dresses on Pinterest that only someone built like Audrey Hepburn would look good in, and thought about running away to join either … Continue reading A Pirate Turns 40…ish →

An Independent Woman

It is an amazing time to be a writer. When I was young(er), the publishing world had me by the throat. Find your story (but make sure it fit into the neatly defined categories set forth by the books sellers of the world). Then write it and ship it off to every literary agent worth … Continue reading An Independent Woman →

Don’t You Hate it When You’re Wrong?!

So I've recently been more diligent about reading all the blogs about writing I follow.  Some are inspirational, some keep me motivated, some are just fun.  Then there are the ones that I actually learn from.  And sometimes that learning is PAINFUL. I don't know about you, but I HATE IT when I'm wrong.  I've … Continue reading Don’t You Hate it When You’re Wrong?! →

JM Aucoin, Swashbuckling & A New Hero

So I've been buried deep in the rewrite of the first book in my new mystery series for what seems like an eternity, but has really only been several months.  I'm so close to being done I can taste it... but I've become so sick of the flavor of red pen and dusty keyboard that … Continue reading JM Aucoin, Swashbuckling & A New Hero →

It Doesn’t Suck!

So I spent the weekend with some really wonderful women who are also writers. At a small lake house in southern Wisconsin. In the winter. To say it was an amazing weekend doesn't seem to do justice to it. But the most amazing part (aside from great company, lots of laughs, scrumptious food and beautiful … Continue reading It Doesn’t Suck! →