It’s #BookQW and Cor is ‘close’ but caught! More from Chapter 1: Cor hit a path and kept to certain slates that weren’t warded. The trees became smaller and more ornamental closer to the manor house. A few lights lit the inside, but the conservatory to the side was dark, as were the windows of […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern ‘owes’ Cor, but needs reluctant help. More from Chapter 8: Lady Pina hugged Fern around the shoulders, her frown dissolving. “I understand about your keen interest in plants, dear, but do try to be more careful. You don’t”—her gaze cut to Cor—“know your way around.” No point in keeping it quiet. […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor takes honesty too far of ‘course’. More from Chapter 7: “Does anyone work for her?” Cor asked Fern while he drove. “Lady Pina? No, not regularly.” “That’s the favor I ask of you in return.” He paused longer than he needed to at an intersection. “I want to work for Lady […]
Plan a weekend around the Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival… …and meet me, skim through my beautiful paperbacks and have me sign one for you or a loved one! Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm Riverfront Park, Sophia Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Follow the festival event page on Facebook to see the latest […]
responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen”] It’s #BookQW and Fern is ‘bending’ to magical ways! More from Chapter 24: Raven removed the cage and held out one bundle to Fern. She took the warm weight of the fox, searching Raven’s face, but he wouldn’t meet her gaze. Willow simply waited with her glass globe. Clearly, Raven […]
It’s #bookqw and Annmar’s new boss is ‘dressed’ outside the usual Victorian norms. More from The Unraveling: “Hello there,” called a woman behind her. Annmar turned, her hand rising to swipe back her escaped curls. A woman strode along an avenue created by rows of fruit trees. She was tall, her lean figure dressed in […]
We visited the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, with relatives yesterday. Viewing their many turtles was a highlight. Northern Yellow-faced Turtle Northern Australian Snapping Turtle
Join me tomorrow – rain or shine! – at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Saturday, May 20th, 2023, 10 am – 6pm For more information on the festival and who will be speaking, selling and signing, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival website. Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Free to Attend and Free […]
It’s #bookqw and Mary Clare is ‘rolling’ with her magic! More from my short story, Falling into Place: The back door burst open, and Mary Alice rushed in. “You’re here!” she said breathlessly as she grasped Mary Clare’s shoulders, her eyes gleaming. “I volunteered to fetch you as soon as I heard. Come on!” “Heard […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern is alone in the ‘crowd’ of nature! More from Chapter 16: Minutes later, Fern topped the rise. Across the shallow basin of open meadowland was a nice little pond about the size of hers, vegetation crowding the perimeter. At the far end of this islet, a grove of trees grew on […]