The 4 Cardinal Virtues
And how an author uses them for evil! ( A Sarcastic Glimpse Into A Writer’s World) Virtues are good, right? Not when they’re done this way! Note: I went for satire but wasn’t able to pull off the snark and shaming intent. Justice: Play fair! If another...Writing & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Writing is a lot like making chocolate chip cookies. OK, I’ll admit this blog comes after fighting off a craving—and losing—to the allure of the confection, but the similarities are sweet! 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour is like the plot of a novel, the...Writing & Ethnic food
As Hubby and I were deciding which local restaurant to visit, I remarked that novels and ethnic food have much in common. Warning: To all those who will tell me that healthy versions or alternatives of these foods can be made in my kitchen—you missed the point....Yoga for Writers
Writers tend to stay in a seated position for hours while working, therefore it’s critical to move our body. Exercise gets our blood moving, which in turn helps us ponder plot flaws, create characters, and dig deep into the depths of our emotions. And no!...
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: recommend Merkabah as a must read, especially for the para-normal, ancient history, thriller seeker, audience, and anyone who wants a novel that seems to turn the pages for you as you dive between the covers and into the thick of the story with Daphne and S.J.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: As with any great first novel in a series, it left me panting and begging for more. The second novel in the series, The Merkabah Deception utilized The Recruit as a diving platform to send me deep into the muck and mire of the ancient gods and demons ongoing battle of the spiritual world.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: The story between Daphne, the introverted doctoral candidate/college professor, and S. J., the demi-god/Nephilim heats to a boil as the “Watchers” seem to become more involved in the love affair between a human and a Watcher. This is only the sideline to the action-filled storyline as Daphne’s powers as a Merkabah continue to increase and she continues to fight the demons that are co-habiting earth with us mere earthlings.
