The Rambling Writer Retro Review: Elementary TV Series
Thor and I are enjoying rediscovering this reimagined Sherlock Holmes mystery series set in New York City, which ran from 2012 to 2019. As I’ve
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The Rambling Writer Book Review: Going Solo by Roald Dahl
The fascinating second volume of Roald Dahl’s autobiography takes you along on his early work in Africa and then enlistment as RAF fighter pilot in
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Off the Beaten Track in Xcalak, Mexico
Join Thor and me on one of our anniversary retreats in remote southeast Mexico, where we had celebrated our “luna de miel” (honeymoon) almost 20
The Rambling Writer: “Groundhog Day” and Weather
What would you do if caught in a “Groundhog Day” time loop? On February 2, 2026, Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so it’s
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 1: Lahaina Memories
Join Thor and me as we finally escape for some delayed R&R on Maui, with sunshine and daily snorkeling. But first, a tribute to Lahaina
The Rambling Writer on Maui Vacation
Blog posts will return next week! Thor and I are heading off for a long-delayed vacation on the beautiful island of Maui! Our plan is
A Rambling Writer Rerun: (Almost) Escaping Holiday Madness
Ready to escape the holiday frenzy? Time travel with me back to 2015, when Thor and I escaped a chunk of the pre-Christmas-holiday hype, which
The Rambling Writer Interview: Stunt Performer Cody Shipman
I’m proud of my grandnephew Cody Shipman and his adventurous work as a stunt performer. Let’s hear from him! As I mentioned last week in
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Playa Sonrisa, part 3
Join Thor and me as our Playa trip continues with snorkeling outside the reef at La Posa. Another Geezer Adventure. NOTE: Due to major body
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Playa Sonrisa, part 1
Thor and I return to our favorite Caribbean beach and reef for snorkeling and some important celebrations. Another Geezer Adventure. NOTE: It’s been an intense
The Rambling Writer’s Featured Week with the International Pulpwood Queens Book Club, part 6
Follow my journey from Big 5 traditionally-published author to joining an author-owned cooperative publishing group, with travails and triumphs along the way. NOTE: This series
The Rambling Writer’s Featured Week with the International Pulpwood Queens Book Club, part 3
More discussion of the roots of my novels as I lived up to my diagnosis of a Hemingway Complex — my Caribbean suspense novel ISLANDS.
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Inspiration from Places
Join me for a trip down memory lane as I ponder the influence of places and travel on creativity. Once again, Pandemic brain fog and