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Time, or the Lack There of

Time…We always believe we have more than we do, but suddenly, the sand has run out of the hour glass and we are faced with our mortality. For some, the sand flows quickly or suddenly, for others, the sand seems to blow away one grain at a time, but no matter the speed, it seems there’s never enough time. Never enough time to say I … Continue reading Time, or the Lack There of

Unknown's avatarSherriJanuary 15, 20262 Comments
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Building Characters’ Relationships

Relationships aren’t easy and the older we get the more difficult it is to make friends. So, why, in fiction do we make it seem so easy? Continue reading Building Characters’ Relationships

Unknown's avatarSherriJanuary 7, 2026Leave a comment
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The Christmas Gift I Didn’t Want!

Choosing the right gift requires intimate knowledge and understanding of the receiver. It’s about paying attention and really listening, not just about what they want but hearing the things they will not ask for. Continue reading The Christmas Gift I Didn’t Want!

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 17, 2025December 17, 20254 Comments
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Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie

Just like a Hallmark movie, Aurora’s smalltown Christmas celebration was anything but small. Continue reading Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 12, 2025December 17, 2025
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Why Do We Love Holiday Stories?

The holidays aren’t perfect, at least they’ve been at our house, adding the reality of the holidays gives the reader another layer… Continue reading Why Do We Love Holiday Stories?

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 7, 2025
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The Dreaded “C” Word

With God and good friends I can handle anything. Continue reading The Dreaded “C” Word

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 4, 20254 Comments
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Happy Holidays

What do the holidays mean to you?
Are you a traditionalist or do you create your own celebration? Continue reading Happy Holidays

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Emotionally Involved

Why do some stories linger with us long after we’ve read them or watched them? Continue reading Emotionally Involved

Unknown's avatarSherriNovember 15, 2025November 13, 20251 Comment
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The Gift of Fiction

Fiction can do more than even the most well written non-fiction book. Continue reading The Gift of Fiction

Unknown's avatarSherriNovember 12, 2025

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