Location and Scenery
Every writer is burdened, to some extent with picking a setting for his or her novel. In my case, I like to pick a setting that carries a certain amount of inspiration with it. I first started writing this novel in Oxnard, California back in 2010. Of course, because I lived in California at the […]
If Baby Could Talk – Changing Table Conversations
“Good morning baby,” I said with a big smile. “Is that my happy boy? Are you my happy boy?” Baby was lying on his stomach, pushing himself up with his arms and smiling wide. Every time I addressed him he giggled. I lifted him out of the crib and gave him a big, squeaky kiss […]
Planning a Spooky Savannah Getaway!!!
December is bringing more than just Christmas. Next month my sister-in-law and I will be celebrating strange and mysterious bumps in the night (sounds other than me bumping into walls or doors because I don’t remember where I am). What better place to look for spooks than Savannah, Georgia, reportedly the most haunted city in […]
Diary of a Cranky Cat – My Morning Routine
Dear Diary, I feel like I should have a clipboard with me when I embark on my day. That way I can make notes on changes in the routine as well as document my observations. These written accounts could be necessary some day, in case anyone decides I didn’t do my job. I ALWAYS DO […]
If I Suddenly Woke Up with Psychic Visions……
I’d get my head examined….literally. Since the main character in my book basically has this very strange phenomenon happen to her, I dove into this topic looking for scientific explanations of psychic visions. Since most of what I found is boring and consists of very large words I can’t pronounce, let alone spell, I decided […]
If Baby Could Talk – A Very Scary Dream
“Momma! Momma!” I cried. “Bad dream! Bad, bad dream!” Momma cam quickly into my room. “What is it baby?” She lifted me out of my crib and cradled me in her arms, kissing away my tears. “What happened?” “Scary,” I said, swallowing a large amount of drool. “What was scary?” Momma placed me onto the […]
If Baby Could Talk – Things I Put In My Mouth
Do you see my new toy? It has all kinds of things I can put in my mouth. Do you see the red and purple cups in front? They come out. Guess where they go. They go in my mouth and then I throw them on the floor. Do you see the bumblebee? It goes […]
The Magic of Herbs
Herbs, herbs everywhere. When it comes to cooking, this fiction writer is no stranger to using herbs. Rosemary and Thyme happen to be my two favorite herbs to cook with. But when I was goofing around on the Internet (a phenomenon that happens often) I stumbled upon an Internet site that sold herbal mixes for […]
A Conversation Between Baby and Gwennie
Baby: Hi Kitty! Gwennie: Oh shut up! I’m not talking to you. Baby: You’re pretty. Gwennie: Of course I am. Congratulations you finally said something intelligent. (Pause) Gwennie (cont): What are you staring at? Do I look like a cartoon? Baby (big smile): You’re funny! Gwennie: Don’t smile at me! We’re not girlfriends! Baby (laughing) […]
How Many Different Kinds of Psychics Are There?
For my work-in-progress I wanted to narrow my main character’s gifts down to three specific areas; so I embarked on a virtual quest to find out more about psychic specialties. I could write a book just on the information I found out. The first website I landed on; The Tarot Lady, I found an article […]