Category: Author-y Stuff
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What Nora Says

I’m here at the RWA (Romance Writer’s Association) Convention. A First Timer. I’ve even a ribbon that says so. I was told it’s pretty overwhelming. And guess what? It is! I volunteered for a three-hour gig helping authors at the major book signing for the public. I had a long…
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There are rules, and then there are RULES

I’ve been a-broodin’ on this with respect to my writing and I’ve come to the conclusion some rules are gnarly little habits and deserve to be broken. It all started with my finding a critique partner. Yay! Fresh Eyes!! I’ve now got someone to look through my pre-edited drafts and point…
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In A Mood

I am in a mood. Not in the mood…. In A Mood. Yeah, we’ve all been there. So… being in said Mood, I’ve found it best not to say anything that’s going to come back to bite me. Instead, lucky you, I’m going to post more pictures of The Mountain.…
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Eureka Encore

It’s strange visiting a place where you once lived. Makes it difficult to entertain in your own home. Unless you have a dear friend like mine, who has thrown open her doors to me, allowing me to throw open her doors to my friends…well, actually to my son. I’ve taken…
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Mini Adventure to Mossyrock
It being Mr. Al’s birthday and all, we took a little three-day trip to the town of Mossyrock on Hwy 12, nestled between three bodies of water: Rife Lake, Mayfield Lake and Swofford Pond. Had it been lovely weather like the week before, we would have explored all three. But…
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The Mother of all Sundays

I’ve of two minds when it comes to Mothers Day. Hallmark loves it. Florists love it. I’m just glad I won’t see all the commercials for another year. Be that as it may… I wish all you wonderful Mothers out there the happiest of days. May you be recognized and…
