Shades of Blue- #SundayStills #Photography


This week's Sunday Stills Challenge from Terri Webster Schrandt is Glacier Blue.

Mind Games- #FictioninaFlash #amwriting #WritersCommunity


Week #32 of Suzanne Burke's Fiction in a Flash Challenge. You can read the entries and join in here. I wrote this as a scene for my WIP and went over the 750 word limit by a bit- sorry! Mind Games Jessica and Chris had been trekking for what felt like forever, though when she …

Innocence- #FictioninaFlash Challenge #WritingCommunity #amwriting


This week's Fiction in a Flash Challenge is provided by Suzanne Burke. You can read the entries and join in here. Innocence The snow fell softly, splattering against the windshield only to get brushed aside by the car's wipers. It had been snowing for most of the three-hour drive and Vanessa was tired. If it …

2020 From a #Gardener Perspective- #SundayStills #Photography


My resolution for 2021 is not to take life for granted, embrace every moment, and most of all, be grateful for my blessings.

My Christmas Gift to You- #VirtuallyGone #Suspense #ReadersCommunity


Virtually Gone is a police procedural suspense novel with engaging characters and enough twists and turns to keep mystery lovers happily turning the pages.

Finding the Joy in #HolidayLights- #SundayStills #Photography


This week's Sunday Stills Challenge is LIGHTS! You can check out our host, Terri Webster Schrandt's post here Maybe it's due to the warmer temperatures (at least for Canada) and the rarity of snow, but Victoria goes all out for Christmas. Here's a few of the lights we've seen in previous years. We hope to …

Snowy Days- #SundayStills #Photography


Terri Webster Schrandt is traveling to her new home this week, so the Sunday Stills Photography Challenge is hosted on Cats and Trails and Garden Tales. Stop by to see the pictures and join in here. We don't see a lot of snow (except from a distance!) on southern Vancouver Island, but every now and …

And They’re Off- #FlashFiction #AmWriting #WritingCommunity


It was only a quarter mile, what could go wrong?

A #Walk down Memory Lane- #SundayStills #Photography


This Week's #Photo #challenge is all about sidewalks, paths and trails. Terri Webster Schrandt hosts a fun photography challenge each week called Sunday Stills. Stop by and check it out here: My first photo above, is of a crosswalk in front of one of my favorite buildings in Victoria. The vines and rock facade make …

The Benefit of Writing Newsletters #WritingCommunity #Readers #amwriting


I'm welcoming December in with a fun newsletter!

Meet You in The Middle- #FictioninaFlash Challenge #WritingCommunity


Meet You In The Middle

Layers Upon Layers- #SundayStills #Photography


This Week's Sunday Stills Challenge is all about Texture Terri Webster Shrandt hosts a fun weekly photography challenge that you can join in on here It's autumn in Canada, a time for color and texture, warm coats and frosty breaths. I love the warmth of these berries against the cool shade of rock. The robins …

Count Your Blessings- Be #Thankful #SundayPhotoStills #Challenge


During this holiday season it's more important than ever to consider the things you are most thankful for in your lives This week's Sunday Stills Photo Challenge by Terri Webster Shrandt is focused on giving thanks. Check out her photos here and join in if you can! One of the biggest rewards in our lives …

Dig a Little Deeper- Advice from my sardonic/wise muse #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingchallenge


Diana Peach from Myths of the Mirror has kindly opened her blog to guests with a challenge to write a short story about your muse. Here's mine:

#FridayDealofTheDay- The Player by @jacqbiggar #RomanticSuspense #SportsRomance


The Men of WarHawks are here to score some love!

Transformation- #FictioninaFlash Challenge #WritingCommunity #amwriting


Week #25 for Suzanne Burke's Fiction in a Flash Challenge Read the entries and join in here. Each week she features an image and invites you to write a Flash Fiction or Non-Fiction piece inspired by that image in any format and genre of your choosing.  Maximum word count: 750 words. Transformation Jenny pouted in the backseat of her mom's …

Guiding Hands- #FictioninaFlash #Challenge #WritersCommunity


Love this image from Suzanne Burke for the #24 Fiction in a Flash Challenge! Check out all the entries and join along here Guiding Hands One of my fondest memories is of Dad holding my daughter's hand while she clambered up his legs to sit in his lap. When we were growing up, my brother …

The SEAL’s Temptation by @jacqbiggar- #CoverReveal #RomSuspense


The SEAL's Temptation Wounded Hearts- Book 7 Jacquie Biggar- USA Today Bestselling Author I'm thrilled to share this amazing cover for my upcoming release- The SEAL's Temptation! This is the continuation of Frank, Maggie, and Adam's story, but can easily be read as a standalone. DEA agent Maggie Holt has been through hell and back. …

Together We Stand- #FictionInAFlash #WritersCommunity #amwriting


It's Week #23 for the Fiction in a Flash Challenge! Suzanne Burke came up with another inspiring photo to get our creative juices flowing. Check out the entries, and join in here; Welcome to the World of Suzanne Burke. Together We Stand Emme was so tired she couldn't take another step. She plopped on the …

Autumn Leaves- #SundayStills #Photography #Challenge


This week's Sunday Stills Challenge is all about Leaves Check out Terri Webster Schrandt's awesome blog to see more and join into the challenge! It's autumn on the Pacific West Coast and the colors are magnificent! These leaves are still bright green- a perfect foil for the chrysanthemums Blueberries Autumn under the gazebo Autumn2020 Maple …