By seven last night, my husband and I were stretching cords from one room to the next, plugging in air conditioners and making the house livable for a night with only half power. By eight or half past, our friendly landlady called and said an electrician would be a half hour or so and work late. We could hardly believe it. That young man worked hard, found the loose wire,…

Writers are typically insecure, cave-dwelling types, scared to show their true selves to the larger world. Anyone who has met me knows that isn’t me, but writing and publishing are scary. In fact it is more terrifying than facing a packed room of teens who are reluctant learners and teaching them English, or worse, math. Trust me when I tell you every writer needs words of encouragement. We write blindly,…

The second review came through on Grabon’s Nest, another 5⭐️ Tribute to my amazing characters. Schmeelk has done it yet again! After four volumes of single, sometimes lonely leadership, Grabon at last finds his mate ~ and what a surprise she is! The plots thicken, new characters come on board, and the adventures continue! What a wide and varied community is growing here. I want to join them! And hints…