In Perfectly Arranged by Liana George, Nicki Mayfield has a gift for simplifying belongings à la Marie Kondo, organizational superstar. Hired by a wealthy, bristly … [Read more...]
How Christmas Tree Wars was born
Please be excited with me for my next, fun novel, Christmas Tree Wars, releases Oct. 5th, in only seven more days! Books can be born anywhere, anytime. This one … [Read more...]
How do you dispose of garbage? “Are body parts involved?” How to get into trouble without really trying!
Garbage! We all have it and have to get rid of it (or become hoarders in danger of being buried alive). There are many methods for disposal. Most are routine. Some … [Read more...]
What’s your most unusual pet and why?
At my older son, Andrew’s, home in Minnesota where I live part of each year, one household pet is a gorgeous Siberian husky named Willow. She recently went to the … [Read more...]
How do you fight forest fires?
After not seeing my brother and sister and their families in Oregon for over two years because of COVID, I redeemed air miles, wore a mask, and flew west July 27th … [Read more...]
How did some amazing products ever get discovered?
Do you appreciate some products but marvel how on earth they ever got discovered? For me, one thing on that list is porcupine quill jewelry. I can't imagine how … [Read more...]
How many books is too many?
Book lovers acquire stacks of books and even bookcases that overflow. My older son says, “If you haven’t used a book in six months, get rid of it.” I explain that … [Read more...]
A fun new take on editing!
Thanks to my sister, Nancy Williams, in Oregon, for forwarding these proofreading marks with credit to author and University of Nebraska faculty mentor, Marya … [Read more...]
“You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high-flying flag…”
It’s almost the 4th of July, America’s Independence Day. On June 14th we celebrate National Flag Day commemorating the Second Continental Congress approving the … [Read more...]
Appreciation and a request
I agree with Mark Twain. Writing is challenging but fulfilling. Many people try writing at some stage of life. I started in 3rd grade. My classmates cheered me on, … [Read more...]
