Winter scarfs

It’s scarf time again, though I love wearing scarfs all year long. The heavier, winter scarfs are only comfortable here in the south for a few months out of the year. Today I paired one of my favorite tapestry scarfs with a light weight sweater. To add a little bling, I fastened a bracelet around it and safety pinned it in back to keep it … Continue reading Winter scarfs

Katharine Ashe, keynote speaker, 2019 PWG’s Seventh Annual Writer’s Conference

Originally posted on Writing on the Pamlico:
Hello again and Happy New Year!! Can you believe it’s already January 2, 2019? Time’s a flyin’ so guess I’d better get moving. Our annual writer’s conference theme this year will be “Why We Write…Giving Voice to the Voiceless,” which allows a wider assortment of possibilities for workshops and presenters . Along with topics aimed at young adults, teens and… Continue reading Katharine Ashe, keynote speaker, 2019 PWG’s Seventh Annual Writer’s Conference

I’m Not Going to Make a New Year’s Resolution

I’m not going to make a new year’s resolution. Too often, my good intentions slide away like a spring thaw before January is even a memory. No, this year I want to think about plans, goals and hopes for 2019.  As the holidays wane, and clean up begins, I ponder this past year. So much has happened in 2018, I’m not even sure where to begin. After publishing my first novel, Chrome Pink, in November of … Continue reading I’m Not Going to Make a New Year’s Resolution

Oh, Christmas Tree

We always had an artificial tree, although dad did insist it be green. His parents’ Christmas tree always looked as if it was made of tin foil. It could also double as an antennae for the television if you set it close enough. When I was able, I was determined to have a real tree. My first real tree was a Charlie Brown pine tree … Continue reading Oh, Christmas Tree

Holiday Traditions

With a daughter-in-law who was raised Buddhist and Methodist, and dear friends who are Muslim, as well as Jewish, Catholic, Bahai and an assortment of Protestants, each with their own unique traditions and holidays, I am awed by their different traditions. What is your favorite holiday? How does your family celebrate it? What is your favorite part of your holiday? Growing up I never really … Continue reading Holiday Traditions

Review from Author of Sarah the Bold

My author-friend, Eileen Lettick writes strong, realistic characters. Even though she writes mostly grade-school adventures, she reads widely and it is a great honor to have her review my novel White Gold. Welcome to my blog, Eileen Lettick. To my readers, if you are looking for a great read for children 8 to 13, or if like me, you enjoy middle-grade fiction with strong characters … Continue reading Review from Author of Sarah the Bold

The Naughty List

While decorating the Christmas tree, my grandson Jack and I started talking. This story is from that discussion. I hope you enjoy it.  Santa’s Naughty List (a family story) Nick rocked the chair back and forth, struggling against his restraints as Noel strode towards him holding out the magical snow globe. “I’m sorry Nicky but the only way I can be Santa is if you … Continue reading The Naughty List