Ready to read about some New England spirits who have made themselves comfy? This book is a collection of short stories inspired by real paranormal events experienced by family, friends, and myself. Some stories were written very close to actual events, while others were enhanced for entertainment. Take a peek and see if you’re ready […]
Night Watchman’s Cabin Sale
My newest book, Night Watchman’s Cabin is now on sale in time for Halloween. The eBook is #FREE on Amazon until October 4, 11:59 pm Pacific time. The paperback is on sale for the holidays at $4.99. Go to: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Watchmans…/dp/B0FJ2NQGJ5/ IF you do read any of my books, I would love it if you left […]
Smoking Problem in Senior Housing
At one point in my life, when I was young and foolish, I thought it was funny when someone told me that they were “allergic to smoke.” It seemed like such an odd thing to be allergic to, I really thought they were pulling my leg. Well, Karma has a great way of equalizing life […]
Night Watchman’s Cabin is here
My new release, Night Watchman’s Cabin, is ready on Amazon in eBook or Paperback! The story is a paranormal romance and mystery starting in the early 1900’s. It’s based on a dream I had one night when a man named Jacob showed up and told me he was the night watchman of the Isadora hotel. […]
Thank you for 5,000 views!
I am humbled by your visits to my site and promise to work on it more diligently in the future. ❤️ Update: I just learned how to embed YouTube videos on this site! Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!! Woof woof!
Free eBook July 1 – July 5
For all those tired littles after a full day at the beach or a park over the holiday weekend, why not download a FREE eBook for them. Just a Baby Sparrow is a beginner chapter book about a baby sparrow who falls out of the nest. In trying to find his way home, he learns […]
Asthma and Guaifenesin Caution
This is not a medical information post, it is simply a cautionary tale of my personal experience that I felt compelled to share. My lesson learned may help someone else avoid the same mistake. Around June 5th I got Covid. Let me be honest, I haven’t had a vaccination since 2023 and felt pretty bullet […]
Thank God for Good People!
I had a lot on my mind on the morning I recently went shopping at Aldi’s. A doctor’s appointment later in the afternoon, and a few projects I needed to work on when I got home, made time crucial that day. I put my pocketbook in the child seat, like always, putting the plastic seat […]
This Old Person’s Solution to Hearing the TV
Having spent the past 20 years or so struggling to hear the conversations on my television shows, I am now blissfully able to hear everything they say! No more turning on the captions, those don’t work when I’m trying to crochet while watching TV. I end up missing everything! I no longer have to rewind […]
Free Ebooks through Dec. 2, midnight
All my eBooks have been set to FREE through Dec. 2, 2024 at midnight. You can take a look and see if there are any that will interest you or your children, just a little pre-holiday gift from me to you. Scan the code or follow the link to my Amazon Author Page. I like […]
New Venture With Poetry
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share with you my newest adventure with the written word. Recently, I was told about a new AI website called Suno.com, and loving new challenges, I just had to go take a look. I uploaded a poem that I wrote about my youngest son when he was a baby and […]
New eBook Free ~ 6/30 ~ 7/4~Just a Baby Sparrow
We’ve put together a Beginner Chapter book for those readers who are transitioning from picture books. Just a Baby Sparrow is the story of a baby bird who falls out of his nest and needs the help of the whole neighborhood to find his way home. He learns some interesting lessons along the way and […]
New Audiobook Love, Gramma
My new audiobook of Love, Gramma is now available on Audible and Amazon! This book is geared towards teens and young adults, as it was written for my grandchildren. But, there have been quite a few adults who have told me they enjoyed it as well. Let me know if you are interested in using […]
The Price of Love
Dedicated to Howie 11/17/2013 – 10/06/2023 It’s New Year’s Eve, and I am fluctuating between writing and watching the entertainment in Times Square. I had a blessed year because I woke up this morning and am still here. It was a challenging year in many ways, but the strength to meet the challenges somehow appeared […]
Torn Screens: Unobstructed Views
New Vella series with 20 episodes to date, more on the way. This is a collection of my short stories that look at humanity and how we react to various situations. Some are humorous, some are sad, while others might remind you of a situation you once dealt with. The first short story is Her […]
Free Ebook for Halloween!
Have you ever been alone in a room, yet felt someone else was there? My family, friends, and I have all had some pretty weird experiences over the years in our small New England towns. You have to know this area is ripe for spooky visitations! Our Family’s Spirits is a collection of stories inspired […]
The Dowager’s Dog ~ Now Complete!
Toby’s story is now complete on Kindle Vella. We met the little guy when he was dumped off at a shelter, an old boy who’d only known one home. When his new Mama walked in and adopted him, she had no idea how true the old adage of “No good deed goes unpunished” would be! […]
Dog Parent’s Responsibilities
I want to say something about being a responsible dog parent, because this morning was very upsetting to me and my little guy, Howie. He is around 11 lbs, closer to 12 if he’s soaking wet. A little shitzu-poodle mix, a tired old guy who is almost 10 years old, who only wants a nice […]
Free Kindle Download 7/3 – 7/7 Happy 4th!
A Case of the Wiggly Wormies, a children’s book, is free to download for the 4th of July holiday! Maybe your littles would like something relaxing to do with all the holiday hubbub. Maybe you would like to read to them but when packing for vacation you forgot a book! Download and enjoy!
The Dowager’s Dog
New Amazon Kindle Vella story about the adoption of an older dog from a local shelter at Christmas time. His elderly Mama has passed away, and his new one is a lonely older woman who has no idea when she brings him home that they are both in a world of danger! Someone is lurking […]
The Power of Words
An old childhood friend recently sent me a message that made me think about the power of words. Now mind you, I haven’t seen or talked to him in about 50 years, so we are talking about a deep dive in the way-back machine! But awhile back, we reconnected on that magical time warp known […]
Beat the price increase at Amazon Books!
Jane and I decided to run a special sale on our children’s books, since Amazon announced a price increase in the printing costs soon, which will impact the prices we have to charge. Since we love our readers so much, we are running a rock-bottom sale price on our books until June 8th. *Update* 5/31. […]
Holiday Special on Books and Ebooks
My books and ebooks are on special this week, from 12/4 – 12/8. The attached posting lists the prices for all the ebooks. Most of the paperbacks have been adjusted, as well. I did set Our Family’s Spirits paperback so that it will be available to bookstores, as well. The price changes on the paperbacks […]
One Winter’s Blessings
A video about the new story I am developing in Kindle Vella, about a small town with a big problem. Several local families are in crisis with only a few days left until Christmas. Check out the youtube short I made earlier tonight. I am a work in progress, for sure, but always trying! https://youtube.com/shorts/LoUm-mSYa7Y?feature=share
Sharing Grace
Grace. According to the dictionaries, the definitions range from benevolence to forgiveness. We grow up hoping for grace as we make our mistakes in life, and we try to give grace through acts of kindness we show others along the path. Grace, therefore, helps us to grow as humans. In my almost seventy years on […]
A Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving for All.
It has been a really tough year for many of us, between working to stay afloat and dealing with multiple losses of family and friends. We’ve faced many challenges and struggles, and it would be so easy to let those memories dominate the holiday season. When I sat down to think of all the things […]
Thanks Giving Challenge!
Are you up for a challenge? After watching the news and reading online, I need something that will make my heart happy. So, I decided to come up with a challenge. Who knows if anyone will participate, but it makes me feel like I’m doing something positive to throw out the idea that every little […]
Our Family’s Spirits now available on Amazon!
My short story collection of New England spirit stories, based on actual encounters and in both paperback and ebook, is now available! I am running a FREE ebook promotion through Oct. 28, midnight, PDT. Take a peek, if you dare!
New Kindle Vella Episodes!
The Contract Keeper Who knows how to waste another second chance better than Tom? Night Watchman’s Cabin The past sometimes holds clues to the mysteries of the present.
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day is the time we reflect on all the workers who have made the USA a strong and vibrant country. We take the day to relax, thankful for the holiday that celebrates our hard work. I would like to focus on another level of worker, the supervisor, who makes the difference between a stressful […]
Back to School Offer until 8 AM on 8/31/22 PDT
Love, Gramma was written for teen and young adult grandchildren, thinking of the challenges they would face on their journey into adulthood. This book is full of frank advice, examples of lessons they might learn, and suggestions on how to navigate the sometimes bumpy roads aheads. There are chapters on living alone for the first […]
Two new episodes in Night Watchman’s Cabin
Episode 4 – A Baby Cries. Clara hears a baby crying, but can’t find it anywhere. She leaves the safety of her room in the dark night, to follow the sounds, and is followed by a shadowy person. Running to the safety of the cabin, she finds more than she bargained for. Episode 5 – […]
Night Watchman’s Cabin – New Kindle Vella Story
I love this story that came to me in a dream one night! In my dream, I heard a man say, “I am the night watchman of the Isadora Hotel.” Then he showed me his cabin and told me about a mystery. When I woke up, I wrote it down in my dream journal so […]
Free Ebook of Her Alien Children through 8/7!
Bella has a lot to deal with in her life. She’s had strange dreams, missing memories, and lost periods of time since she was a little girl. Now her family is acting a bit weird and she’s had enough. She sets out to get the answers that she needs, not sure if they are the […]
Episodes 6 & 7 now live in The Contract Keeper
Episode 6 ~ Revelations, and Episode 7 ~ The Rescue, are now live in Kindle Vella in The Contract Keeper series. See what our little friend Tom has been up to in the moments he is aware of where he is, and why. He’s had quite a time for himself, and it’s only going to […]
Mark Twain Quote for Today
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This week is too hot and steamy to cook!
How about an easy crockpot recipe for shredded pork barbecue supper? You can put it in a sandwich or eat it with a side (like beans or corn on the cob). I make mine plain so I can add honey mustard to one sandwich, then barbecue to the next. What’s your favorite bbq sauce?
Free Children’s Ebook!
Free ebook from 7/15/22 – 7/19/22 midnight PST Ever have one of those lazy family days where no one is talking and everyone is just existing in their own bubble? This family was having that kind of day when a rambunctious, tiny visitor from outdoors came in and upended their quiet existence. Who knew wild […]
New Kindle Vella Episode Live ~ Forewarned ~
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Episode #5 is Live in The Contract Keeper
The Kindle Vella series, The Contract Keeper, has a new episode. Sweet little Tommie is remembering her life as crusty old Tom and things are not going so well for either of them. Besides that, her parents are starting to wonder who their child is, when she starts Speaking of Tom. Don’t forget – the […]
New Kindle Vella Episode!
Episode #19 of Our Family Spirits is now live in Kindle Vella!
When Babies Grow Up
You bring them into the world helpless, wiggly, and hungry. They depend on you for their very existence. They need nourishment to sustain them, protection from harm, warm hugs to remind them they are safe and loved, and guidance on how to be a good human. You have them all to yourself for the first […]
Graduation Ahead
I spent the afternoon cleaning up the pages on this website, and since WordPress made changes to the format it was a little trickier and more time consuming than I planned. But, it’s all good in the end because I think it’s getting there. I’m not a world class web designer, so keep your expectations […]
Mother’s Day Special!
Love, Gramma is on special to celebrate all the moms. Paperback is $3.99 until 5/7, Ebook is FREE from 5/3 – 5/7. Advice from Gramma wrapped in hugs and love! Click below to visit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Gramma-Grandmothers-Finding-Yourself/dp/B0915M7SK5/
A Butterfly In My House
Our new children’s picture book, A Butterfly In My House, has arrived! Back in the 1990’s, my friend Jane and I talked about what fun we would have writing a book together. I would write and she would illustrate. Well, after a few years of life and raising kids, we did it! This book is […]
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