Monthly Archives: November 2013

The Rose Wall – Excerpt From My Novel

Greetings, Friends ~ Finishing two books at once is difficult and time-consuming, but by year’s end this work will be counted as two of my biggest accomplishments. Here is an excerpt from my novel, which is based in Oregon. This … Continue reading

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Melva, At DMV

Greetings, Friends ~ While waiting at DMV some years ago, I noticed a woman waiting to be called to the counter. Her very presence told a story, so I wrote a poem about her for a 2002 Writer’s Market short … Continue reading

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The Rose Wall – Excerpt From My Novel

Greetings, Friends ~ Many know that I am finishing my book, Just Keep Breathing. Because of the difficult subject matter of that nonfiction book, I sometimes switch back to working on a trilogy of novels I am writing. Actually, I … Continue reading

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Things I Do Not Do Well

Greetings, Friends ~ I am told I do a lot of things well, but sleeping is not one of them. To be one of those people who can sleep through the waking city, right past the sunrise and straight to … Continue reading

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