I am every kind of Celt. Scots, Welsh, Irish. I probably bleed green. Although I refer to my children as Maddie and Moses on here, they have strong, traditional Irish names. I drew the line at spelling them in Gaelic, though. I had enough difficulty myself with people mispronouncing Caroline my entire life. I wasn't … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday Thoughts
Grudges…
"Grudge who grudge it." ~ Anne Boleyn We call it an Irish thing. No one can hold a grudge as long as we can. I seem to have missed this gene. I don't hold grudges. Eventually, I just separate myself from those who are destructive to my life. But, I do not wish them ill. … Continue reading Grudges…
Goodreads and Author Promotion
Okay. We are in a new year and I am officially in high gear. I've spent a great deal of time reading and researching, with many special thanks to Rachel Thompson and Rebecca T. Dickson for the rich content they share, and the motivational ass-kicking they can deliver! 🙂 So. I'm an Indie author. I've … Continue reading Goodreads and Author Promotion
Tuesday Thoughts…Randomized
Well, I've been awake since 4 this morning. It's been another insanely productive day, but I'm sure it's obvious that I am trying to clear my slate before Thursday. I'm aware that many people are up in arms tonight, as they were last night. I'm also incredibly grateful that my quiet little group is safe … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…Randomized
Tuesday Thoughts…What’s In the Blood
I read an article once that we are, each of us, more than our genetics. That statement is a gift to someone like me. 🙂 Since my genetics include a mutation that has a high risk of breast cancer, I like to think that that cellular data can be overcome - especially by my children. … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…What’s In the Blood
Tuesday Thoughts on Law…
So, I'm going to get into a true story of what just happened around here tonight. Many months ago, one of our neighbors died. She lived alone, and her adult children learned the unhappy news when they asked for a welfare check. It's an awful thing for them to go through, and they have made … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Law…
Tuesday Thoughts on Werewolves…
I realized that I'm running out of time until Halloween. I have to maintain this spooky topic line in order to cover the many monsters out there. 😉 Today, it's werewolves. I'll admit, werewolves weren't really one of the "monsters" that caught my attention. It seemed more tragic than frightening, but, who knows? "Some people … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Werewolves…
Tuesday Thoughts…The Undead
I think I'll divide my time between "holiday-appropriate" and cancer awareness this month! 🙂 The undead. How about those guys? Whether it's zombies, ghosts, or vampires, the undead certainly seem to be a hot (or cold) topic. Dip into any piece of horror fiction, and you're bound to find some form of the undead. For … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…The Undead
Tuesday Thoughts…Reading
I've been a bookworm my entire life. I don't remember anyone "teaching" me how to read. I remember people reading to me, and then just doing it for myself. When I was really young, I loved nothing more than diving into a Nancy Drew mystery and whiling away an afternoon. So, as a writer, and … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…Reading
In Memoriam…Tuesday Thoughts #ArchiveDay
I can’t sleep. I’ve broken the rules: had a large dinner, a glass of wine. Played a video game dance contest with friends. My brain still spins. The obsessed cat – a guest in my home – is buried, face-first, in my breasts. He gives the occasional grunt and purr in his sleep and tries … Continue reading In Memoriam…Tuesday Thoughts #ArchiveDay