The Belle of the Ball

Belle is two months old. Our little Christmas donkey is growing up so fast. Yesterday, she told me she wanted a little brother or sister. I told her if that happened she wouldn't be the baby anymore. She has since changed her mind.

Hee Haw!

Lunch Break Shorts



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Now available on Kindle!

Lunch Break Shorts—A collection of six short stories, including one alternate ending, for your lunch break reading pleasure. Approximately 27,000 words. A quick read. 

*Encounter—A late night call sends Lila on a dangerous journey.

*No More—An abusive husband and a road trip turns deadly for Denise.

*A Gray Area—Lonnie faces the aftermath of his wife’s murder. Will he get revenge?

*A Gray Area 2 (alternate ending)

*Instincts—Sarah’s blind date goes horribly wrong.

*Bittersweet—Evidence of a cheating husband causes a wife to panic.

*The Irony of It All—Lois plans the murder of her husband.

I love writing mysteries with quirky, intriguing characters. Not only do I want to pique your interest with a suspenseful tale, but I also want to make you smile at unexpected times. I hope you enjoy my style of writing.

Note: Lunch Break Shorts will be FREE on Kindle—Monday, Feb. 25th. 

Two Good Reads

Messages From Henry

by Rebecca Scarberry 5 Stars

Title: Terrific!

http://www.amazon.com/Messages-From-Henry-ebook/dp/B008CJ1R5S/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1360275202&sr=1-1&keywords=rebecca+scarberry

Evelyn has been kidnapped and her homing pigeon Henry is out to save her. His devotion, loyalty, and determination are heart-warming. Messages from Henry is a terrific, fast-paced read that will leave you wanting more from Rebecca Scarberry. Filled with twists and turns around every corner, this short story was a joy to read. Excellent!

Rat Bastards and Teapots

By Jill Edmondson 5 Stars

Title: Loved it!

http://www.amazon.com/Rat-Bastards-and-Teapots-ebook/dp/B0095NK9O0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1361363504&sr=1-1&keywords=rat+bastards+and+teapots

I must admit that I bought this book because the title grabbed me right from the beginning. Rat Bastards and Teapots—loved the title. The short stories were very interesting and well written, making it a great read. I also liked how Jill Edmondson included some very good poems as a little extra. This was a quick read that will linger on in your mind for a while. Very good!

Snow and Donkeys

It's snowing here in beautiful Stanardsville, Virginia.

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Tom and Belle sharing a moment.

 

View from my front porch.



Ditto.

Snow falling on the corral.

Donkeys don't like the wet stuff.

See where they're taking cover.



Yum, yum. Time for breakfast.



Belle and Sable sharing a moment, too.

Tom with the girls.

Donkey ignores me sometimes.

Donkey eating breakfast and keeping warm(er).

Hew-Haw!