Bluegrass Blush video teaser
July 29, 2017
Look at this video teaser for the book! I’m really excited about it! Let me know what you think about the teaser or the book in the comments.
Category: Fiction
2017 Kentucky Book Fair
July 18, 2017
It is with complete glee that I get to announce that I have been invited to the 36th Annual Kentucky Book Fair hosted by the Kentucky Humanities Council. Last year, I submitted Between Time and was regretfully declined. It was crushing, but I tried again this year with Bluegrass Blush. I have waited months to … More 2017 Kentucky Book Fair
Nicky’s Journal
February 28, 2017
The Caregiver Support Group said it would be good for me to keep a journal. Here is my latest entry: My Caregiver Life It’s the most underrated job and yet the most intensely compassionate job I can imagine. She says I don’t do anything all day, yet I am 100% present and engaged as her … More Nicky’s Journal
You Can’t Get There From Here
February 19, 2017
“Where’s Joe?” Mrs. Huntington asked. “Mom, he died three years ago,” Nicky answered. “Well, he won’t give you the time of day!” Nicky’s eyebrows shot up. This was her usual response about anyone who had not called her in the last five minutes. “I’m sure he would if he could.” She asked this question repeatedly … More You Can’t Get There From Here
Roses are Red, Spit is Blue
February 15, 2017
The days are getting longer and Mrs. Huntington wakes up earlier. She usually wakes up with the first light of day. Up until now, it’s been around 7:45, but lately it’s closer to 7:30. Nicky wondered if she would be getting up at 6:30 in the middle of summer. He’d just got back from taking … More Roses are Red, Spit is Blue
Don’t You Think
December 27, 2016
“Don’t you think you should–” The stories of Mrs. Huntington are a fictionalized story based upon the real life experiences of a caregiver for his elderly mother who suffers from dementia. The tragedy of loss is often punctuated by the hilarity of the moment. You have to laugh. Sometimes that’s all you can do. … More Don’t You Think
Mrs. Huntington: Groundhog Day
December 7, 2016
The bed was cold when I woke up. I realized it was a twin bed instead of my queen-sized bed. That was puzzling. The room looked normal with two chairs and a dresser. I sat up on my elbow and slowly swung my legs over the side. My feet touched the cold tile floor that … More Mrs. Huntington: Groundhog Day
How Bluegrass Blush Came To Be
October 1, 2016
Ever wonder how a book moves from a day dream thought to a full-length novel? … More How Bluegrass Blush Came To Be
A Spirit at the Easter Service
March 27, 2016
This invisible, silent battle for the souls of the living went on even right there at Easter Service. Maybe most especially at an Easter service. By all appearances, this was believers proclaiming Jesus’ authority over death: A love fest of Christians on the pinnacle day of rejoicing. Mary knew different. … More A Spirit at the Easter Service
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