Classic(ish) Egg Salad — with no mayo
A quick disclaimer: I’m a novelist, not a food blogger. But since I was hard-pressed for a classic(ish) egg salad sans mayo, I had to share.
Help! My Horse Will Crush The Nest! | Protect ground nests from livestock
We all know some species of birds lay their eggs on the ground. They are neat to find — for once humans get a birds’-eye-view of the nesting habits of our aviary friends. But what happens when that aerie is in a hazardous spot? Say, right in your horse’s paddock or pasture? Is it possible […]
Vices, Tics, and Skeletons | Creating a character profile for my protagonist
While I’m revamping my writing process, I’m also creating a character profile for my new protagonist — vices, tics, skeletons and all.
Picture Day | Oy, ticks.
That’s right – ticks. I loathe them. In fact, I’m pretty sure they are straight from the pits of hell… Needless to say, I’ve didn’t want to risk bushwhacking just to snap a few pictures.
Two Essential Tips for an Epic Story
Every aspiring author wants to be known for writing an epic story. Yet many of us will never get there; not unless we do the deep, hard work and lean into our craft. That is why it is so important to start with the right foundation to launch our novels forward. Over the past few […]
He’s Running | Facing frustrations in horse training
The cold is painfully pinching my toes – I hate standing still in the winter. But it’s what I have to do, because he’s running.
Redeeming the Time for the Weary Soul | What does Eph. 5:16 mean?
You’ve heard about Ephesians 5:16’s “redeeming time,” usually coupled with ways to work more – but what about those with a weary soul?
Immolation Chapter Five | Family dinner
Writing got sidelined this week, but while the hubby is getting Speedy to sleep, I’ve got an IMMOLATION chapter five snippet for you.
Seven Waterfalls in One Short Hike | More than the Fall of Song
In my family, we love our falling water. So we had to check out this one boasting seven waterfalls in one short hike. Too good to be true? I think not.
Chapter Four | Booze, a motorcycle, and more creepy guys in shadows
I’m a little giddy to share this piece of chapter four. Because this is where the story kicks it up a notch…And it’s told from Caleb’s perspective.