Note: "Fedora Amis" is a long-time friend of mine. I read Jack the Ripper in St. Louis a while back and loved it! You will, too. Here we learn about Fedora and her love for all things old and cool! -- Joanna By Fedora Amis Ads from the past... Call me strange, but I like to read newspaper advertisements--from 1897. For a mere three cents, I can paper shop to my heart's content. A fine pair of Storm Queen winter boots … [Read more...] about Jack the Ripper in St Louis — and a Contest!
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The Highway by CJ Box — Win Your Copy!
Note: Every Wednesday, Sally and I hope to feature a book that one of us is reading--or a piece from my own writing. We'll also be giving away a book or two or a box of them! THE HIGHWAY by CJ Box Purchased at Murder on the Beach, Delray Beach, FL I will never ever stop at a truck stop again. Nope. No way. Not after reading THE HIGHWAY by CJ Box. And what's so weird is that I've met CJ--we were guests at Murder and Mayhem in … [Read more...] about The Highway by CJ Box — Win Your Copy!
The Nurse Is In! An Introduction to Sally
By Sally Lippert Who are you? How many identities do you have? Most of us women have multiple identities--and we aren't talking "the many faces of Eve" or Sybil. We are daughters, sisters, mothers, wives and friends. But many of us also have a professional identity. My primary identity has always been as a nurse. Remember the Candy Stripers? I was one! I loved it so much that I decided to become a real, live nurse. I … [Read more...] about The Nurse Is In! An Introduction to Sally
How to Turn One Plastic Baggy into Three Baggies
Sometimes I don't want to waste an entire plastic baggy on a small amount of stuff. But I still want to separate out my small crafting items. I've learned a simple way to divide one baggy into multiples. Time it takes: Shoot, how do I know? (Okay...) About five minutes or less. Supplies: * "ziplock" (press to seal) baggies * tape (I prefer clear packing tape, but you can also use duct tape or masking tape. The width should be 2 or 3 … [Read more...] about How to Turn One Plastic Baggy into Three Baggies
You Could Be a Guest at Sheila's Wedding!
I'm knee-deep in the edits to Group, Photo, Grave, the seventh book in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Release date: Fall 2013). Every book has its hard parts and its easier components. I've found that I've really enjoyed describing Sheila's wedding. Here's a taste of it--and remember--you can become a guest at her wedding by entering the Rafflecopter contest! * * * My mother-in-law Sheila's wedding wasn't totally ruined by the … [Read more...] about You Could Be a Guest at Sheila's Wedding!
How to Get Started Writing Your Book
Recently a friend wrote to me with this question: I want to write a novel, but where do I begin? Do I start with an outline? With a character list? Or do I just plunge in and start writing? That's a great question, and one that I struggled with for years. The answer has to do with a scene from The Wizard of Oz... Remember? Dorothy is on her way to Oz when she comes to a fork in the road. The scarecrow tells her that either route will work. Or … [Read more...] about How to Get Started Writing Your Book
