I've been spending November in Birch Haven, MN. And it's in the dead of winter there. Never heard of Birch Haven? There's a very good reason for that. It's fictional. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where literally millions of people commit to writing 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. I'm happy… Continue reading Vacation in Birch Haven
Category: Fun
Bye Week
No post this Wednesday due to keeping an eye on the election results and keeping extremely busy with NaNoWriMo. Back next week. Until then...Happy writing to all of the NaNo participants out there. Write on!
Writer’s Joy
November is shaping up to be a busy month in my writing life. And I couldn't be more thrilled. There's something about fall (and November is still fall, although late stages) and theĀ holidays that follow, that brings renewed energy and enthusiasm. And when anything having to do with writing gets thrown in the mix...well,… Continue reading Writer’s Joy
Fabulous Fall, Amazing Autumn
I'm back after a week off. Not "off," really, but last week all of my spare time went into getting my manuscript, Shear Murder, book four in the Melanie Hogan mystery series, finished and off to the editor. And now for this week's post... Whether you call it "Fall" or "Autumn," the message is the… Continue reading Fabulous Fall, Amazing Autumn
Diverse, Unique Taos
Last week I shared photos of old cemeteries we visited in Taos. This week I want to share some photos from our time there that are not cemetery related. I am enamored with this city of all things art. However, working in the law enforcement arena, I chose to research the crime rate. While… Continue reading Diverse, Unique Taos
A Grave Interest
My husband and I went on our first vacation in three years (other than visiting family). Destination? Taos, New Mexico.Ā Between the arts and the history, it fed both of our interests. Of note was how often they go hand in hand. Something I've taken a particular interest in is old cemeteries. I love the architecture,… Continue reading A Grave Interest
Colorado Gold
Colorado Gold means more than the golden Aspens in autumn. To a Colorado writer, it also means the Colorado Gold Writer's Conference in Denver. Held the weekend after Labor Day, it's the perfect way to get motivated and rejuvenate one's writing goals and spend time in the company of other like-minded writers while ushering in… Continue reading Colorado Gold
Cover Reveal!
Coming in November! When beauty salon owner Melanie Hogan joins six of her pals from beauty college for a reunion in Pinewood Village, Minnesota, one of the gang turns up dead the morning after the party. With Melanieās shears as the murder weapon, sheās the prime suspect in the investigation. As Melanie launches an investigation… Continue reading Cover Reveal!
God’s Splendor
My husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this past weekend in Estes Park, CO. Below are some of the breathtaking views from a hike we took at 11,500 feet above sea level, as well as a few other memorable sights. This was my little guy's (Roscoe) first hike. He did so well! One… Continue reading God’s Splendor
Calling for Recipes
With Camp NaNoWriMo over today, it's time to get moving on my work in progress. A portion of each book in the Melanie Hogan cozy mystery series includes some time spent in Nana's kitchen. There, not only does she teach Melanie how to cook, but they make lasting memories with time spent together and connecting… Continue reading Calling for Recipes
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