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Feliz Argentina

Dec. 19, 2022 | Comments

Christmas came early for Argentina over the weekend, and is also here for my readers in the form of a snippet from my new novel Estancia Aldea Norteña.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 51: This Last Argument (Dec. 17, 2022) | Comments

He recalled as a dim memory his wife requesting a gentler manner with the children. "Henry likes you to explain things," she would say.
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Learning the Hard Way

Dec. 14, 2022 | Comments

February 13 Prompt: any, any, explosion in the neighborhood, written for the Flame comic.
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From Your Humble Authoress

Dec. 12, 2022 | Comments

Perhaps it's just as well for that Jane Austen was born in December so many years ago, like an extra Christmas party/gift for fans. Speaking of, it's time for some special announcements about my own writing.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 50: No One More Entitled (Dec. 10, 2022) | Comments

How very different it was for Eleanor to dictate when they should leave town and how soon they would arrive at Northanger Abbey.
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Food for the Heart and Mind

Dec. 07, 2022 | Comments

February 12 Prompt: any, any, browsing in a bookshop, written for Northanger Abbey.
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Upcoming Seasonal Fun

Dec. 05, 2022 | Comments

Tis the season for holiday events. The silver lining of pandemic quarantines is that virtual shows and gatherings are now more possible than ever, and are continuing to connect us in new ways.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 49: By Surprise (Dec. 03, 2022) | Comments

Henry was determined not to neglect the parish during this season. He was just as determined to pay a call on the Morlands at least once.
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Roped In

Nov. 30, 2022 | Comments

February 11 Prompt: Any, any, hop, skip, jump, written for The Flame comic.
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Giving Tuesday 2022

Nov. 28, 2022 | Comments

If you're looking for an organization to support this Giving Tuesday, please consider the children's theatre group Smiles and Frowns Playhouse

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