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Greeting Card Giveaway

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Some of you may know that I was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather died when I was still in high school, but my grandmother only passed away about eight years ago. When she died, somehow I inherited a whole bunch of unused greeting cards. All this time they've been sitting in a box in my studio, just collecting...

Thursday, September 24, 2020

I Disappeared!

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Wow, it has been far, far too long since I posted anything here. I won't lie. It wasn't intentional. I had planned on keeping everyone in the loop as to what was happening with the various projects that I've been working on, but the truth is that Covid depression swallowed me up. With kids in college and friends scattered...

Friday, August 28, 2020

Book Review: The Silver Bowl

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Unwanted at home, Molly goes to work for the king of Westria as a humble scullery maid. She arrives at the castle with no education, no manners, and a very disturbing secret: She sees visions, and those visions always come true. One day, while she's working in the king's great hall, young Prince Alaric passes by. Molly...

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Monday, June 8, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Red Ribs

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Red Ribs: Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs 2 teaspoons ground ginger 4 cloves smashed and chopped garlic 1/2 cup cooking sherry 3/4 cup beef broth 6 Tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (depending on personal heat preference) 1 (8oz) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 1...

Friday, June 5, 2020

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Monday, June 1, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Italian Beef Sandwiches

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Italian Beef Sandwiches: Ingredients: 3 to 4 pound beef rump roast 1 onion, sliced in rings 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon anise 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes (undrained) 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer 8 hoagie rolls 8 slices of mozzarella...

Friday, May 29, 2020

Book Review: When the Stars Fade

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It’s the year 2236, and humanity can’t catch a break. While we’re licking our wounds from a bloody civil war, two alien armadas stumble into the Solar System fighting one of their own. At odds are the fearsome Boxti Horde and their ancient enemies, the Nangolani. Naturally, we can’t resist picking sides and joining...

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Monday, May 25, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Old Fashioned Pot Roast

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Old Fashioned Pot Roast: Ingredients: 4 pounds beef roast (chuck or rump) 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced in rings 2 large Russet potatoes, cut in 2-inch chunks 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup sliced celery 3 tablespoons...

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Monday, May 18, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Lemon Pepper Ribs

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Lemon Pepper Ribs: Ingredients: 4 pounds of ribs 2 Tablespoons garlic powder 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 2 Tablespoons black pepper 3 lemons, juiced Directions: Cut the ribs to fit your crockpot. In a small bowl, combine the dry spices. Rub the  ribs with the dry mixture, covering all sides of the ribs. Put them...

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Thai Beef

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Thai Beef: Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast 1 (8-ounce) bottle peanut satay sauce 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk (full fat is best) 1 (16-ounce) package baby carrots *cooked basmati rice for serving 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish (optional) Directions: Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Put the beef into the bottom...

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Wordsmith Wednesday: Cover Reveal for Tales From the Toy Store

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Squeal! It's here! I can finally reveal to you the cover of my newest (and first solo) book! It was done by Eric Cockrell and I am totally in love with it. Somehow we managed to have the exact same image in our head and I think, with his skill, it came out perfectly! What do you think? Isn't it fabulous? Stay tuned...

Monday, May 4, 2020

Crockpot Monday: Harvest Stew

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I know that it isn't really harvest time, but I can't resist a yummy stew! Harvest Stew: Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 chopped garlic cloves 1 can kidney beans, rinsed 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 3 red potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 acorn squash, peeled and chopped 1...
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