Character Engagement

You can write about anything, and if you write well enough even the reader with no intrinsic interest in the subject will become involved. Tracy Kidder

Moon Day

A fictional medieval period, a time when humanity believes in god’s and spirits.

Middleton Place

Middleton Place remains a favourite gem of all the historic sites.

One Love, One Skin

I wanted to cry the contemplation of that moment, but like the silent bystanders who stood amongst me, my emotions were frozen.

My Dictionary Meaning of Romantasy

Romantasy … A word descriptor that came to my imaginative senses early in the writing of The Scarlett Mark, A MedEvil Romantasy. A word that in my mind is weaved from the fictional world’s of romance and fantasy, but is not limited by either genre. Romantasy, I’m sure, can pertain to many elements of fiction,Continue reading “My Dictionary Meaning of Romantasy”

An Interview with Shelley Kassian

What are your five favorite books, and why? ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ by George R.R. Martin has become a favourite series. I became curious about the books when HBOs television drama, Game of Thrones season one, ended. I had to know what happened next, so I entered into the world of ice and fire.Continue reading “An Interview with Shelley Kassian”

Author, Inc.

Published! The Scarlett Mark, a MedEvil Romantasy, became available for purchase in Ebook form on August 6th, 2015 and the print version soon followed on Amazon.com. Finally, after years of writing, I have joined the leagues of other writers who have reached this storied plateau ahead of me. I am honored to find myself inContinue reading “Author, Inc.”

Viva Las Vegas––Donny and Marie Osmond––No show

Cancelled! Two hours prior to the Donny and Marie Osmond Show, my husband receives an email, which shares that the evening’s performance at the Flamingo Las Vegas has been cancelled. At first, I think my husband is joking, because he had just told me that while checking reviews for the show, the pair might haveContinue reading “Viva Las Vegas––Donny and Marie Osmond––No show”

Ottawa: The Capital of Canada

On a day not unlike today––when the sun refuses to shine, the wind blows cold, and the damp seems to seep into your bones––I recall walking along Parliament Hill. The seat of Canada’s House of Democracy, I am proud to stand beside its beauty and architectural strength on this bitterly cold January day. I’m proudContinue reading “Ottawa: The Capital of Canada”

2014 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,100 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it would take about 18 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see theContinue reading “2014 in review”