Have you ever said to yourself, "I really wish I could find a books about a middle aged mom who has anxiety but still tries to make life normal for her kid? All while helping solve crimes?" Me too! That's why I started writing "The Tuxedo Cat Mysteries." I love cozy mysteries. I do. It... Continue Reading →
My Top 10 Cozy Mysteries to Read in Fall 2020
2020 has sucked beyond all knowing. Who can blame a trainwreck for wanting to escape into a good book? I'm here to give you my recommendations for escaping the Pre Apocalyptic times we have found ourselves in. A Fresh Kill, A Sweet Death, and A Crafty Crime by Eryn Scott. I loved this book series.... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 24
Lord, help me. I just got done watching an episode of Dr. Phil. Don’t judge me. It’s an addiction I’m OK having. It’s not like I’m doing meth or selling pregnancy tests online. OK? Anyway. Dr. Phil had some rocket surgeon on as a guest. This high IQ having individual did a study and concluded... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 22
I am not a fashion forward person. I don't have a ton of shoes. In fact, I have three pairs of shoes: black flats, white sneakers, and red flats. The boots I've been wearing ate actually my fifteen year old's. I don't carry a purse. I have a bag my mom gave me. It's from... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge day 21
Journaling has been a double-edged sword for me. I have notebooks filled with thoughts, ideas, and lists. And by filled I mean, I plan out the entire notebook. I set up days, months, grids, prompts. I get it ready and then, I only do about two weeks' worth and I fall out of Interest. I... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 3
‘Tis the Saturday after Halloween so I'm catching up on all my recorded spooky movies. Which works because today I’m supposed to watch a performance. And since it's not Christmas yet, I have no Nutcracker to watch. So, spooky movies it is. I recorded Bram Stoker's Dracula. I loved it when I was younger. I... Continue Reading →
Happiness challenge day 2
It is no surprise to anyone in my family I am not the artistic one. When it comes artistic talent, my kid got that. She draws pictures and people. She has her own style. It's gorgeous. It really is. She drew a picture of Mike from Green Day the other day for her art class. It... Continue Reading →
Happiness challenge day 1 – Go Outside
Why is it every time someone is depressed or has anxiety the first thing people say is go outside? Have you ever been outside during fall in Southwest Missouri? Yes, it can be pretty with all the leaves. The temperature can be nice and pleasant. And that all lasts about three days. Ninety-eight percent of... Continue Reading →
Nanowrimo Day 1
Holy wow! It's November. That can only mean one thing. Nanowrimo. For the uninitiated, Nanowrimo is a contest amongst writers. every November we huddle down and try to write a novel in a month. Fifty thousand words. Thirty days. One thousand six hundred sixty-seven words a day. and at the end of the month we celebrate by collapsing into hibernation.... Continue Reading →
Book reviews
I would like to share with you some of the reviews that were left about my book, "Mr. Christmas."Â Buy Mr. Christmas here Mr Christmas Bysilverstarshoeson May 2, 2018 Verified Purchase Format: Kindle Edition This was a peculiar little story, and I mean that in (mostly) a good way. It's a heartbreaking story of love... Continue Reading →