Children's Book Author
So this should be my last post about Mortimer Bartescue. Should be. But I can’t promise. There’s just something fascinating about that man… I wrote last week about Mortimer’s makeover between the 1937 and 1972 versions of The Haunted Bridge. … Continued
If one wreath is good, two wreaths are twice as nice.
Out of the 51 Nancy Drew books I read as a child, I remember only a handful of secondary character names — and bits and pieces, at that. Except for two. There are two character names that I remember distinctly … Continued
One year ago, we brought Nikki home—and look at her now! We’ve managed to survive a full year with this little rascal, although several pairs of socks, a washcloth and many, many ponytail holders did not. Happy anniversary, Nikki!
I’ve talked before about the palmetto tree mailbox posts here in the neighborhood. But what about those neighbors who feel that a post is just too costly? Or perhaps too … permanent? Well, never fear. There is a palmetto tree … Continued
Nancy Drew is the smartest person alive. I am convinced of that. But sometimes, things happen in Nancy Drew Mystery Stories that defy explanation. And when that happens, you just gotta go with them. Like this incident in The Phantom … Continued
Nothing says Thanksgiving like an Oreo turkey. Happy Thanksgiving from my house to yours.
I love Thanksgiving inflatables. Because that’s how I feel after Thanksgiving dinner. Inflatable.
It’s football season. And for those of you who love a good game, you really ought to read Nancy’s Mysterious Letter. In just about every Nancy Drew Mystery Story, we hear about her “favorite date” Ned Nickerson’s prowess in football. … Continued
Cranberries. Yeah, we don’t grow those down here. Nor do we have Plymouth Rock. Or Pilgrims, for that matter. But we do have Southern hospitality. And what is Thanksgiving Day about if it’s not about hospitality, graciousness and gratefulness? Oh, … Continued