Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Every week I get out of my routine and head into the great outdoors for a photo hike. Living in the Florida Panhandle gives me the option of beach or woods, and sometimes even a combination of both. On any given Saturday, it's not unusual … Continue reading Endless sky
Inked
After a year of enduring the bite of Kile’s needle, Evie thought she’d be accustomed to the sting by now. With only a few short weeks between sessions, the itch and bruising didn’t have much time to heal before another sitting. The stylized masterpiece covered her back from neck to waist. The red hawk perched … Continue reading Inked
Friendship Bread, the gift that keeps giving
With the holidays fast approaching, I dug out a favorite gift-giving recipe that is meant for sharing. Not just the final baked deliciousness that you present, but also the actual ingredients. A friend (hence the name) gave me this recipe years ago. An audience participation project, it's also a commitment of time, taking a minimum … Continue reading Friendship Bread, the gift that keeps giving
Guardian
A month before, Evie began preparing for the ritual that would begin at dawn of her 18th year. The first daughter in four generations, Evie’s marking would be an occasion for her entire clan to celebrate. The ritual, which would take 12 months to complete, would start at midnight on her birthday, and end at … Continue reading Guardian
Next big thing
Recently, Lisa from "empty the well" tagged me as part of the Next Big Thing Blog Hop. It's been quite a while since I've joined in this kind of blogging shenanigans, but I really like the questions involved with this one. Here are 10 inquiries about my future, award-winning novel. Being that I am once … Continue reading Next big thing
National Novel Writing Month
My attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Hopefully somewhere in that jumble of words, a novel materializes.
Thin spiral notebook 