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Jethro, that crazy dog is terrified of thunder and lightning and somehow he has connected the two. For a dog that is not known for his higher thinking skills, he makes the most inconvenient connections; lightning and thunder and suitcases and a long trip. I digress, but the point is long before we could hear…

I am fond of most flowers, even the ones that smell like stinky old socks, as long as they are outside, but I love certain ones, probably because of the scent memories. Among my favorites are lilacs and here in Missouri the lilacs are in bloom. Those large purple fragrant sprays of flowers welcome the…

So during the month of April we sent out the Newsletter and I gave away 2 more books and at least 1 piece of art. If you are signed up for free stuff on my newsletter list, I may pick you next. It is never to late to sign up, simply find the right tab…

Please review the books on Amazon. Not only do reviews help other readers decide to give a new author a chance, Amazon uses the number of reviews to determine how well an authors books are placed, which ones are recommended and which ones deserve promotion. So please, if you liked it beyond a shrug of…

Sending out a new story every other month is a crazy pace for a writer and a crazy pace for an editor as well. It makes adjustments to the website come fast and furious and my artist is a gem for keeping up the way she has. To say the least, it is not a…

Spring is a fabulous season. We have baby bunnies living under the house, racing around corners, teasing the dog and hiding in plain sight. It’s only a problem if you happen to be walking, driving, digging, planting or trying to do anything in the yard. On the other hand, they are adorable. One decided that…

While the first stage of plowing is done, the dirt still needs to be disked and raked. After that I can plant, but meanwhile I have all manner of plants growing inside. Outside, we have bushes and trees blooming and popping out leaves. My lilacs are blooming which always puts a smile on my face.…

It may be terribly old fashioned, but we start every morning with making-up the bed. My husband looked at me frowning this morning and said in his gentlest voice. “ It is real. You don’t have to make it up.” This cracked us both up so much it took a while before it was done.…

I don’t give myself too much free time, but occasionally I give myself a chunk to do some dreaming up of a new story. Yes, for those who are curious, that is all it takes. I recently noticed a phenomenon that had escaped me before. Free time spent in the confines of my own head,…

With book 4 at the editors, the newsletter written, I think I am actually going to have some time to look over book 5 or read something I haven’t written. Currently I have a Linda Howard and a Sherrilyn Kenyon I haven’t read… That reminds me, if you haven’t signed up on JuliaSchmeelk.com for the…