A Book Review by Gwennie – Part 1

Me:  What book do you want to review? Gwennie:  I want to review The Day the Dogs Took School Over, but I’m a little confused. Me:  Why? Gwennie:  I thought Aunt Sheri wrote this book. Me:  She did. Gwennie:  But on the cover it says it’s by Anne Michaels. Me:  Aunt Sheri is Anne Michaels. […]

Dear Writer’s Digest, I accept that challenge!

It’s that time of the year again when Writer’s Digest hosts its Popular Fiction Short Story Competition.  The grand prize is $2500 and a trip to the 2013 Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City.  The deadline is September 14, 2012 and the submission must be 4,000 words or less. The category I’ve chosen to […]

Conversations I have with my Cat – Part 3

Gwennie:  Momma.  Do you hear the little thing crying? Me:  Oh yeah. I can hear him. Gwennie:  Okay.  So the thing is that he’s upstairs in his room, crying. Me:  Yes, Gwennie.  I know. Gwennie:  See, the thing is that his room is right across from my room. Me:  Your room?  Don’t you mean my […]

Confessions of a Paranoid New Mom

To J:  You’re Gonna Rock Mommahood!!! A very good friend of mine is extremely pregnant and about ready to pop any day now.  She called me at home and very clearly, was having some anxiety about her impending parenthood.  She sounded more concerned about the concerns she was having; almost as if there was something wrong with her for having […]

The Whisker City Catnip Puff

Hello everyone! This is Gwennie!  I’m here to tell you all about my most prized and treasured possession.  My puff balls.  I love my puff balls. This is one of my many beloved puff balls.  I have all kinds of puff balls that I strategically place around the house so that they won’t be stolen. […]

Diary of a Cranky Cat

Dear Diary, My name is Gwendolynn Anne Marie Stefani Collins Silver.  You may call me Gwennie.  I am originally from Kansas City, MO.  This is a picture of the skyline. That’s where my Momma adopted me.  I’m a big girl now but I didn’t always used to be. See, this is a baby picture of […]

Fifty Shades Freed – The Grand Finale

Chapter 24 Ana is still hospitalized.  She’s concerned that Mr. Grey is scared about being a father. Welcome to parenthood. Ana wonders if Mr. Grey will ever tell her why he went to Mrs. Robinson with the news of her pregnancy instead of talking to her directly. The detective arrives at the hospital to interview […]

Fifty Shades Freed (Chapters 16-23)

Chapter 16 Ana’s security person, Ms. Prescott, informs her that Leila is on a list of people forbidden to meet with Ana.  Ana’s assistant didn’t know that and also didn’t know she wasn’t supposed to tell Ana that Leila was there.  Ms. Prescott also informs Ana that Mr. Grey really doesn’t want Ana meeting with […]

Fifty Shades Freed (Chapters 8-15)

Chapter 8 Gia, the architect for the newlyweds home, is dressed slightly inappropriate for a business meeting to discuss blue prints, leaving Ana to believe that Gia wants Mr. Grey. Humorously, Mr. Grey doesn’t like to be left alone with Gia because her mannerisms make him uncomfortable.  She works for him.  Why doesn’t he tell […]