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As we get ready to tackle the band new 2019 and pin it down, I recall last year at this time when I had only just released Gordon’s Pride and was getting ready to put out Heron’s Bonds. I have learned a lot since then. About selling books, marketing, formatting, publishing, giving away books and…

My nephew and his wonderful wife are traveling back to their home tomorrow, so I was lucky enough to have them out to the new house for tea and cake. My parents came along with them and I made a gingerbread cake in the shape of a Christmas Tree to serve with hot spiced tea,…

This morning, in the rain, I deflated our sopping wet 🎅, the blow-up kind, and put out my dragon to herald in the New Year! It was an adventure since he is not as simple as the blow up figures we have dealt with before. This guy comes with directions, a built in stand and…

I enjoy Christmas, all the flash, color and decoration. The music is eclectic and fun, the spirit of the holiday is always a celebration which feeds my determined positive outlook, my personal armor against depression. This year we found a door cover on sale, really very cheap, a Christmas scene, it lights up, plays music,…

It is finally here, the day I am giving away free copies of the Healing: NewEarth4 novel. Download it for free from Amazon. Then if you don’t mind, write a review for Amazon. Healing is a fantastic story about LeeAnn. A human woman with an abundance of power. She was raised by two healers, her…

I feel like Santa, making my list and checking it twice. How did all this get so uneven? I have two people with gifts that are missing. Either I hid them so well, not unreasonable considering the move, or I spaced them and never purchased what I had planned. Either way, Amazon is my friend,…

This may surprise you, but I have been accused of having an active imagination. The truth is, I cannot imagine lacking the ability to zoom off to another planet and speak with an alien leader, or have an insightful conversation with a fish. My imagination can run in multiple directions all at the same time…

Like any couple that has been together for 30+ years, we have special ornaments, lights, and decorations. Some stay safe in their boxes, others need to have a home for the holidays where everyone can see them. Having a new home means finding a new place for everything. You would think with more room the…

If you are like me and enjoy a hot cup of tea at all times of the day, but enjoy spicing it up a bit, here are a few ideas: hot black tea, I prefer teatley, but Lipton or another brand will do, and a splash of 7up or any other 🍋  lime soda. hot…

Remember this is my first interview as a writer so any mistakes are mine. Amy Miller, known as AEM did a fabulous job! Here is the link. https://magicalworldweb.wordpress.com/2018/11/23/interview-with-the-author-julia-schmeelk/amp/?__twitter_impression=true