Wow, it’s hard to stay focused on my writing this time of the year! The weather has been beautiful—perfect for going to the beach, riding my bike, and watching the boats sail on Lake Michigan. Perfect for everything, it seems, except writing a novel. The only solution I’ve found is to plan carefully and not let myself get distracted. To get up early and get to work so I can play later … [Read more...]
Hidden Treasures
Last month my husband and I finally went on our long-planned summer vacation to northern Michigan. We were supposed to go last June but it had to be postponed due to a family medical emergency. Our good friends Jacki and Paul organized the entire trip and took us to some of their favorite places, with quaint towns, beautiful forests, and pristine lakes and beaches. Here are just a few of the … [Read more...]
Animals in Our Stories
Writers who pen westerns must have a deep-seated respect for animals. All those horses and cattle. The loyal dogs. The villainous rattlesnakes. Shoot, even the chickens have a role to play. Out on the lonely prairie, a fella was more apt to talk to his horse than another person for days on end. I love animals. But I have a confession to make . . . I don't own any. Part of the reason is that my … [Read more...]
Reading Getaways and a Reading Giveaway
My kids are still grieving the loss of summer. With school back in session, there is less time to play computer games, watch Netflix, and get together with friends. I've warned them that when they enter the real world, summer as they know it completely ceases to exist. They are appropriately devastated by this news and do whatever they can to appreciate their easy life while they have it. Yet … [Read more...]
Returning Home
I just returned from a wonderful visit with my mother and my sister Peggy and her family in the little village in New York State where I grew up. The town is nestled in the Shawangunk Mountains, and seeing the mountains again is like seeing old friends. I always forget how much I’ve missed them while living in the flat Midwest. Peggy and I had a chance to go on several hikes while I was home, … [Read more...]
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