My friend and colleague, Susan Stoner, Sage Adair mystery series writer, sent me an article the other day with an “I told you so,” message.  Stoner self publishes her work and uses a distributor to make her series available in bookstore.  For some time, she’s encouraged me to

Today marks my 6th year as a blogger, writing 5 days a week (M-F) on the writing life and what other writers have to say about life.  Social commentary is the way I guess you’d categorize what I do,  for those who care about categories.  I don’t.  But I do care about my reader

My first novel, Heart Land is about to be republished with a new editor and in a new edition.  The story is about the hyjinx of a  boy, Oliver Larson,  growing up in rural American in 1940, prior to World War 11.  One of Oliver’s favorite hangouts is a bakery known as Ye Old Bak

All my life libraries have been important to me, first as a student, then as a researcher and now as a writer. Most people would give libraries a thumbs up, even if it meant using it as a place for respite from the rain.  I got to thinking about the many uses of the library after rea

Caroline, you paint such a vivid picture of Bodacious Scurvy— and his life. Your neighborhood has lost a wonderful friend. My sympathies.  – Carol Thomas Koon

Hello friends, This is my first blog posting. I’m new at this, so it will be journey of discovery for all of us! I’m happy to discuss the novels I’ve written, the ones I’m trying to publish and useful tips for others afflicted by the urge to write. Here’s