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Death Remembers hits #1, Now Free!
An amazing thing happened today! The first book in my series, Cali May Mysteries, Death Remembers, went to number one on Amazon in it’s category (Native American). Thank you to everyone who purchased, read, and/or reviewed it, and to all … Continue reading
Posted in Artist, Creative Writing, murder, mystery, spirit, Writing
Tagged Arizona, Phoenix, Sonoran Desert, writing
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See you at the WriteNow! 2015 Writers Conference
When: August 14-15, 2015 Where: Scottsdale, AZ Details: http://desertsleuths.com/conference I’m thrilled to be attending the Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths WriteNow! 2015 Writers Conference. I’ll be there with examples of my own work, and expect to come home with the very … Continue reading
Posted in Building Self-worth, Creative Writing, Mind_body_spirit, Personal Empowerment, spirit
Tagged Arizona, murder mystery, Phoenix, plot development, Sonoran Desert, writing
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My First Book Published
You are all getting a sneak peak at my latest project, My Six-Year-Old Inner Artist (Draft Cover) The book is based on my belief that all of us have a creative component (our right-brain functions, or inner artist), that acts as … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Book Cover Art, Fine Art, Writing
Tagged art, Computer Art, writing
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Planting Grass in the Desert & Bird-Doggin’
When we moved into our new-to-us house last year I wasn’t sure I would like it. One year later, both Tim and I are celebrating life in what has become a comfortable and secure home. What made the difference? The … Continue reading
Daisy, the Hotdog Dog
Daisy and I enjoyed a beautiful break outside this morning, relaxing in cooler temperatures, and she in her signature position on her own lounger. The pose below is known in our house as the ‘The Sphinx,’ or sometimes ‘Chicken Legs.’ … Continue reading
The View from My Kitchen Table
As I was eating breakfast this morning I gazed out my kitchen window, thinking about how the angle of the sun had dropped. Not in those exact words, mind you. I was noticing how long the shadows were so early … Continue reading
Twisted Strength
I had the opportunity to sit at the back of my yard in the shade and enjoy a cooling breeze. While there I drew the mesquite tree below that grows along the canal. It is home to a very active … Continue reading
Love…Hate…Love!
The Arizona temperatures are cooling down. They now measure in the high 90’s F during the day and 70’s F at night. It still sounds hot, but is a definite improvement. By about the second week in October, temps will … Continue reading
Unexpected Rewards
This past weekend we went adventuring again. My daughter, grandson and I drove from Phoenix north to Prescott to visit a park called Watson Woods. We packed a picnic lunch and expected to find a picnic table in the shade … Continue reading
Doves of a Different Feather
When my husband and I moved to Arizona from the East Coast in 1995, I was horrified to discover the popular practice of ‘dove hunting season.’ These small, grey and gentle birds with the distinctive call are known as mourning … Continue reading
