Post 24 Some Good Things Take Longer Than Others

by

Think back to 2004. Do you recall anything you did that year? Among the things I remembered recently is that I read a story in the July, 2004 Texas Coop Power magazine. The title tempted me to pass up the recipes and other interesting items usually found in that magazine and stop to read—it was … Read more

The Things I Find–Post 23 Encouragement–It Only Takes A Little

by

People who know me know that it takes very little to make me laugh. I enjoy jokes, puns, and all sorts of general absurdity.The same is true for me and encouragement. It only takes a little encouragement to keep me going. Regardless of the topic, if someone passes along an “atta girl,” a “I really … Read more

The Things I Find—Post 22  An Interview With An Author Over 50, Yours Truly

by

I met Julia Brewer Daily at the annual conference of Women Writing the West in October 2022. In addition to learning of her novel No Names To Be Given, she mentioned hosting a podcast she hosts, “Authors Over 50.” I talked with many attendees at the conference, met new friends, and caught up with others … Read more

The Things I Find Post 21–New Book Now Available–Why?

by

There’s nothing so satisfying to me as announcing that a new novel of mine has been released. Today is one of those day. “Marva Cope,” the fourth stand alone novel in the Jackson’s Pond, Texas series, brings a new character to town. With her she brings a lifetime of regret, sadness, and loneliness. All that … Read more

The Things I Find Queenie Q. Pumpkin !!

by

QUEENIE PUMPKIN’S OCTOBER 6, 2021 APPOINTMENT AS GIFT REPRESENTATIVE (For Immediate release) Today I was named the official holiday gift representative for Teddy Jones’ Jackson’s Pond, Texas series. The series includes three novels—Jackson’s Pond, Texas, Slanted Light, and Making It Home. (see descriptions on this website) To celebrate, I, Queenie Q. Pumpkin, am offering the … Read more