What I Read // Fall 2024 Edition

Books I Read during the months of September, October, and November Our fall season consisted of home adventures. [Excuse me while I rifle through my digital memory to jog my brain about what we did this season. Aww Substack has photos. There we go!] Wow! In September I started drafting my Leah Novel again. October … Continue reading What I Read // Fall 2024 Edition

Top Hats & Trolls

This world of Kai at The DND Ranch is vying to be a much longer story 🙂 When they pulled into the parking lot, Darlene looked them all over one more time. “My guys sure do clean up nicely,” she said, straightening Nathan’s black silk top hat. “Thanks Mom, you don’t look to bad yourself,” … Continue reading Top Hats & Trolls

Denim & Dragons

This one might be one of my favorites! Maybe one day it'll turn into something longer. Kai tugged on her jeans and scooped her crumpled hoodie up off the floor. The house was still asleep as she made her way down the hall, down the stairs, and out the front door. The morning air washed … Continue reading Denim & Dragons

Snap Dragons & Snow Peas

The one where I misread "sweet peas" as "snow peas" I jumped through the long grass and wildflowers, playfully chasing butterflies and bees. My human, Evelyn, was nestled against her favorite tree, not too far from me, reading a book she’d picked up at the library yesterday. I’ve been with her since she was coming … Continue reading Snap Dragons & Snow Peas

Beneath the Surface of the Lake

Jumping back into #flashfictionmagic! Lila settled down on the dock, legs dangling over the edge, she wrapped one hand around the nearest post and leaned way out over the edge to peer into the water. “What are you looking for?” James asked, sitting down beside her. “You never know what lives down there.” “Lila, we’ve … Continue reading Beneath the Surface of the Lake

What I Read // Winter 2024 Edition

Books I read during the months of December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024 I’m officially starting this post on February 1st. Wow. I can’t believe it. February. The second month of 2024, and a leap year. I’m currently recovering from the longest cold ever. I started to feel an inkling of it on Thursday, … Continue reading What I Read // Winter 2024 Edition

What I Read // Fall 2023 Edition

The books I read during September, October, and November October 2023 I am starting this in the middle of Fall! NaNoWriMo is right around the corner, and a lot of writers are in NaNo Prep mode right now. And, while I’ve done some novel-specific prep the last few weeks, I’ve had some blog posts that … Continue reading What I Read // Fall 2023 Edition

Happy Octopus

The one that was inspired by a picture They had successfully lured the creature to Sisu. All the previous shipwrecks had been reported as happening here. The crew had successfully deboarded, and Mia watched them row away, stuffing down the swirl of emotions sitting in her belly. She turned back to face the deck as … Continue reading Happy Octopus

Tick Tock

The first in a series simply called #flashfictionmagic over on social media The imp’s long read fingers gripped the rusted clock, cracking the glass face, the roman numerals— Did they just quiver? Sasha stared as the VI actually tilted backward and slipped out from under the glass. “What?” she gasped; hands clenched at her side. … Continue reading Tick Tock