Category Archives: Fantasy vs Reality

What’s On My Mind?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

This week, our resident hound asked whether or not we’ve included specifics of our daydreams into any of our stories. I’ve been doing a lot of quilting lately, and when I saw the topic of daydreams my mind immediately went … Continue reading →

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Real World Distractions

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

This week, our hound offers a topic familiar to most people. He asks, “What (if anything) drains/blocks your potential productivity? What can you do to correct this?” The first question is easy to answer. Family responsibilities (for me) have doubled … Continue reading →

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Favorite Beasts are a Myth

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

What are my favorite Mythological Beasts? Wow. Most of them are actually pretty bad. Except for unicorns. I was never terribly impressed with unicorns. Maybe it’s because I didn’t grow up in the Middle Ages, nor was I a little … Continue reading →

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Moving Dreams

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

This week’s question: “Have you ever considered moving to a warmer/better climate? If so, where would you consider going?” Oh, yes indeed, I have dreamt! I would not have said that when I was young. I grew up outside of … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Take Forgetful Authors for $400, Alex.”

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

This week, one of the foxes asked a question about game shows: “What one would you be on and how would you do?” It just so happens that on the odd occasion that I feel like watching television – which … Continue reading →

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Guest Fox, Kadee Carder

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

Welcome to Hound Day, Kadee By Jeff Salter When I realized Kadee Carder had a new book coming out right after the New Year started, I definitely wanted to be in on the launch. She’s graciously agreed to submit to … Continue reading →

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Lost in Space

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

The Extent of My Extra-Terrestrial Travel By Jeff Salter This week we’re asked whether we’d travel in space (assuming we could safely return). The question focused on Mars and the Moon, though I don’t think they’re necessarily the most charming … Continue reading →

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