Daffodils in Snow, and History Lessons

Daffodils in snow At first I thought there was only a single line of daffodils in…

Branching Out with Author Susan Bernhardt.

      Welcome to the new interview look at the Scribbler.  The title – Branching…

Victim Advocate

True-crime research, novel writing research, and updates. ***READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED*** Victim Advocate BLOG POST #271:…

Review of ‘Mapping the Glades’ by David Burton ****

Tracey Manning, a high-priced hooker, gets involved with Raul Goeshay, a nasty character involved with an…

Georgette Heyer’s ARABELLA – Wonderfully Intricate Tale of an Unlikely Match

Heyer brings great detail to her stories and I love that. That’s why they are classics.…

A New First!

Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend my poetry reading last week.…

Dear DC Super-Villains steals the spotlight!

The early reviews are in for Dear DC Super-Villains, and it looks like the Legion of…

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS April 10, 2021

Friday has arrived and that means it’s time for your Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. Alex…

Seven Simple Ways You Can Be a Kinder Reader

There’s a lot of meanness in the world. You see it every day on social media…

MaryLu’s Musings and Links

  Dear Saints,    I’ll be honest with you. I’m weary. I’m being attacked on all…

Seeing a Story from Each Character’s Perspective

 If I had to pick one thing that has made a difference in my writing it…

STOP CHILD ABUSE!!!

Happy Thursday, everyone! Hope you are all doing well. Just wanted to share something pretty inspiring…

Author Interview: Cay Templeton

No one ever knew how to harness her energy and enthusiasm and Author Cay Templeton believes…

Immortal Wars: Light, Blood, & Tears Part 13

(Disclaimer: A warning to those who continue.  This is a sequel to a previous story.  Both…

I Got a COVID Vaccine

As of Sunday the 3rd, I have had both my COVID-19 vaccination shots. I had the…

Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders: review

4/5 stars on Goodreads Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders Victories Greater Than Death…

Thursday – Anything possible – Lucy and Twiggy Mellow Harsh

We going to do this, Little One?” “Sure, why not?” “Okay, Lucy. I guess we need…

Book Review: FUR BABY FEVER A Romantic Crime Mystery with Tons of Humor (The Fever Series Book 1) by Maureen Fisher

Synopsis Romance, mystery & dogs with personality, all wrapped up with humor.  An impulsive pet spa…

Fiction Finder: April 2021 New Releases

April 2021 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW…

FIREFLY is an Amazing New Middle Grade Read for Spring on the 49th Shelf!

  FIREFLY is one of 10 books named an “Amazing new middle grade read” for spring,…

The Deadly Alchemy series received a new face!

I worked alongside Elle Christensen of Clover Book Designs and she created the new faces of…

New Releases in #SciFi #Fantasy and Paranormal Romance for Wednesday APRIL 7

As always, I recommend sampling before you buy! I have not read most of the new…

Dear DC Super-Villains hits defenseless shelves everywhere!

Dear DC Super-Villains is out today! Curious kids write to notorious scoundrels, asking them about life…

30 Powerful Questions Only You Can Answer

Your habits are probably so ingrained that you rarely think about your behavior — or the…

THE TENDER FLOOD, in the STORM & SHELTER Collection

Release day is coming for Storm & Shelter, A Bluestocking Belles Collection With Friends! Bluestocking Belle…