Sometimes It’s a Box of Books…
…And sometimes it’s a cat.
Blog in Review 2017
So, the end of the year is upon us once again. Time to do another “Blog in Review” post to look at the most popular stories of this year. (Or last year, actually, for some of these same posts were … Continued
The Summer Office Is Open Again!
The pollen has finally been swept, and the furniture has been washed. The summer office (AKA the back porch) has re-opened for business. I’ve already had my first visitor.
Blog in Review 2016
So, the end of the year is upon us. Time to do a “Blog in Review” post to look at the most popular stories of the year. Maybe this will help me see what types of posts you’d like to … Continued
Well, That Was Awkward
One would think that a writer would occasionally talk about writing on her blog. One would think. But I’d much rather talk about Nancy Drew. So let’s kill two birds with one stone, shall we? Let’s talk about back story. … Continued
Spend it All…
There are several pieces of writing advice that I find myself returning to again and again, and this quote from Annie Dillard is something I’ve been reminding myself of lately. One of the few things I know about writing is … Continued
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Nikki showed up in the Summer Office, rarin’ to go. She is now under the table, having long since given up on the idea that I’ll actually “do something.” Such is the life of a writer’s dog.
Dressed for Success
It’s June – time again for June Week at Emerson College! Nancy Drew and her chums Bess and George have been invited to Emerson by their “special friends” Ned, Burt and Dave. After a motel mix-up, the girls end up … Continued
And Then the Chapter Ended!
I love a good exclamation point. (Unfortunately, that last sentence didn’t require one!) And the Nancy Drew mysteries have certainly added plenty of exclamation points to my life. I’ve written before about how the mystery format of the Nancy Drew … Continued