My Daily Nature WalkAbout three months ago, I had a full knee replacement (including a repair to my knee cap). After the first month, as part of my physical therapy, I was to walk 30 minutes a day. In Texas, that means early morning before it gets to...
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A Story's Fatal FlawI recently completed a story and very proudly sent it off to some Beta readers (people who read and provide comments on a story's content). One wrote back, "your main character does something really stupid and spoils the whole thi...
What's in a Name?According to Shakespeare, it would still smell as sweet. Names carry weight—more than we sometimes realize. They shape how readers connect, remember, and return to a character. Would Sherlock Holmes have captured readers' imagination...
Another Splash of Déjà VuI've mentioned in the past that I experienced a déjà vu moment when I recognized my current water aerobics instructor's Russian accent. Immediately, I was back in Russia, splashing about with another water aerobics instructor...
Come for the Groceries, Leave with a Signed Book!As I mentioned, I have joined the "Authors in Grocery Stores" program. While it's rather short notice for the first one, here is a listing of the grocery stores where I will be signing books in Februar...
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Training at the Citizens Police AcademyI recently completed a two-month training through my local police department on various aspects of police work. While my husband was skeptical of my interest ("Research," I said), he'd express his interest each...
