How fun it would be to live in a house that was built before Columbus arrived in America. Half timbering, narrow cobbled streets, nothing but the sound of birdsong in a pre-industrial paradise! Except … you do want all your … Continue reading
I’ve introduced a winged horse into my online series, The Memory Book. Like so many characters in any writer’s work, she just showed up, more or less. Who can’t adore the thought of a horse with wings? Why hadn’t I … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as your virtual vacation continues with our last stop on the island of Koh Samui — the mind-boggling temple complex of Wat Plai Laem. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our … Continue reading
(This post is part of my Patreon-supported New Worlds series.) Up until now we’ve been talking about generosity in a fairly direct, person-to-person sense: building social bonds with your neighbor, welcoming the traveler at your gate. But when generosity comes … Continue reading
Robin Hood and His Merry Men: Will Scarlett Will Scarlett has been a part of the Robin Hood mythology from very near its beginning. He seems to me to be a side character in the myths who changes, as needed, … Continue reading
So, I’ve been deep in the throes of plotting and planning and behind-the-scenes stuff, so let me bring you up to speed,here. New novel landed in July, “The Second Star”. I just got the royalties statement for the launch period … Continue reading
I Was a Trophy Wife & Other Essays by Shannon Page Essays about life, love, loss, creativity, money–and, above all, finding one’s voice. “These essays will make you laugh, cry, wince, and wonder.” Karen G. Berry, author of Shopping at … Continue reading
(Smilodon image from here.) This is what used to be called Columbus Day. It is now called Indigenous Peoples Day. People came to the “New World” at least 15,000 years ago. There is some evidence that they may have made it … Continue reading
No blog today. Do you ever come to a project you are responsible for and just say: Not today! I won’t do it! I wonder how, in my advanced state of years, I could be five-years-old again, in full pouting mode. … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we continue our quest Seeking Clarity in tropic realms with great snorkeling. Koh Samui didn’t fit the bill, but was a fascinating destination. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our … Continue reading
