Fiction
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The Wagon
What happened, Papa?” Jemma whispered as a broken down wagon came into view. “Was it the injuns?” Jemma had heard rumors about Indians who attacked wagon trains, even though the adults tried to hide that reality from the children. “No,” Papa assured her, hoping he wasn’t lying to his oldest daughter. “I’m sure they were…
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Newest story is complete!
I’m happy to announce that Idyllily Wild is finished! It is currently only available on #KindleVella, but the paperback and kindle versions should be available by the end of summer. I’ve really enjoyed writing this book and it’s interesting to see how our main character, Lily, has grown and changed over the chapters. Uncle Nael’s…
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Living for Likes?
I know I can be a bit obsessive. It’s one of my faults. But I’ve learned that it’s just best for me to let my obsession run its course. I’ll get less obsessed over time. My latest obsession involves checking way too often to see if I have any new likes, comments, or followers on…
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The Sturgeon
I love to kayak. I prefer a slow moving river, but even a paddle around the small lake our cabin sits on is a small bit of heaven. There’s just something about the combination of the warm sun and riding the water that makes me immensely happy. So, my painting today was inspired by my…
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The Garden Cat
In this painting/writing challenge the painting definitely came first. It’s based on a photo that either I or my daughter took on our most recent all-family vacation with my grown-up children. I just loved the way this cat looked sitting in a decorative wheelbarrow at the end of this beautiful blue shed. Then, according to…
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Idyllily Wild
Idyllily Wild is the most recent story I’ve been working on. I’ve been posting the chapters on Kindle Vella as I get them finished – https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0BNT4NHVX. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lily, who suddenly becomes an orphan and is left to the care of her uncle, whom she had never…
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