In memory of my sweet, goofy, lovable nephew Hayden, who never took a house key with him. **BB was his baby word for cat, which was his favorite animal. Did you forget your key, Hayden? Did you leave it behind? Was it just one of those things You put out of your busy mind? Could …
There you sit, tall and straight As your fingers stroll lightly over the keys. So fanciful are your tunes that Black Hawks Waltz to Silver Bells Underneath a Carolina Moon. At times you play the Blessings of an Amazing Grace That march Christian Soldiers Onward. Your tune tells about the Holy Night on which He …
Still, Scott had been lucky because of the care Wil’s parents had given him, and now it seemed that Larry LaSalle was going to continue that tradition. He was a good man, and Scott was glad Mrs. J had found him. He glanced at his hands again as he and Wil stood on the porch …
The Lost Guardian (Book 4) – Wil and Scott (Re)discover Magic Read More »
My sweet Mama went home to Jesus Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was, as my sister so perfectly said, “sunshine.” She drew people to her effortlessly, and she left an indelible impression on everyone. Mama was loved by all, and I miss her every single day. Stories will come soon enough, but all I have …
Bright orange flames blazed to life around Andrew, and he put his hand up to block the harsh glare. The heat burned his skin, but it was the brilliance that hurt him the most. The fire cut through the black pitch like a knife; squinting into the light, Andrew saw her standing there, beautiful and …
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Wil repositioned his baseball cap in his back pocket. Through the window, he saw Scott pace around the corner, an impatient look on his face. Across the street, the same young man wearing black leaned against the streetlight. He watched the diner with the same bored interest he’d shown at practice. Wil was able to …
The Convergence Excerpt (TSK Book #2): Wil and Andrew Go Foggy Read More »
She nodded. “Come closer, Wil Johnson. There is something you must see.” Wil moved around the edge of his bed, eyeing her cautiously. She waved her hand. A glowing orb of light appeared out of thin air and hovered over them. His eyes widened in amazement as she reached up and scooped the orb into …
Happy New Year, and welcome 2023! As usual, it is time for resolutions. I know, I know, but I am a resolution kind of girl, and for the most part I manage to stick to at least one each year. I say one because I usually come up with four or five every …
This week I went on my annual writers’ retreat with my writing group. Every year (except 2020 obviously) for the past six years, we have taken a week during the summer to leave all responsibilities behind and retire to some place “secluded” in order to focus on our various writing projects. We have spent time …
Well, it’s a new year, and that means new everything—possibilities, adventures, and discoveries! I for one am filled with an optimism that I did not have at this time last year. The ringing in of 2021 brought with it a sense of relief, and I have since realized that “relief” and “optimism” are not the …