Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Typing the Old-School Way By Jeff Salter Not sure why this came to mind, but I was recently thinking about typing speeds. Remember the typing tests with those odd paragraphs you’d have to type as fast as you could with … Continue reading →

Today I’d like to share an excerpt from my new WIP. I started writing this a few years ago, but I put it aside in favor of other manuscripts. It’s time now to pick it back up. I’m struggling to … Continue reading →

I’d hoped to finish reading a fourth book this month, but family medical issues got in the way. Anyway, here are the three mysteries I read since my last set of book reviews: Murder at Elm House by Helena DixonA … Continue reading →

I missed posting earlier this week due to some family issues that came up, I had to go out of town for an appointment and by the time we got back home I was wiped out and forgot that I … Continue reading →

“Have you ever visited a part of the country where things were done as in older time, or were far more modern than you are accustomed?” A long time ago when I was a child life was very different for … Continue reading →

Born and raised in the Highlands of Scotland, Claire’s homeland continues to be a stream of inspiration for her. A clothing designer too, Claire (Lorna) creates one-off bespoke garments using Scottish tweeds and tartans. Claire currently splits her time between … Continue reading →

“To what degree does procrastination affect your writing projects? Do you have any theories about WHY you procrastinate on certain projects… or at certain periods?” I do better with my writing when I follow a set schedule. I like to … Continue reading →

If one -and only one – of your stories would be adapted for the silver screen, which one would you select? Would you prefer to write the screenplay… or just watch from the sidelines while the studio uses whoever they … Continue reading →