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I really like Pope Francis. I can relate to him. He keeps things simple. He never preaches fire and brimstone. He’s always happy and positive,

What’s the difference between a run-on sentence and a long sentence? A run-on is usually long; however, a long sentence is not necessarily a run-on.

I feel it’s time for some explanation. I started writing this blog post about two years ago with the intention of smoothing over the rough

My high school English teacher, Mrs. Case, had shiny black hair, which she wore in a neat bun held tight by a pencil. Her wardrobe

Will New Orleans Ever be the Same? I’m not sure what is most satisfying, the completion of a manuscript or its publication. There’s a lot

The powers that be in Major League Baseball can’t leave well enough alone. So this year, they instituted several new rules. MLB baseball writer Anthony

Hello Everyone, One of the most enjoyable aspects of writing a mystery is finishing it, like crossing the finish line after running a marathon; you

When I was little, I never thought about leaving West. Why would I? I had a huge family, two farms, and a quiet street where

I’m delighted to have fellow author Anne Louise Bannon as my guest today. She’s a prolific writer with several series published and some new ones

I planned to write a lot about Lent, but finding humor in this topic isn’t easy, so instead, I’m laughing at myself. When I attended

This is the first stop on my blog tour. One of the best things about writing and publishing is being about to share with other

This is one of those blogs that I have no idea what I want to write about. I know I’m past due in my posting,

When I was little, I thought everyone had huge, extended families. It was just the way things were. Seventeen aunts and uncles, sixty-something first cousins,

Here’s a list of 5 of my favorite humorous mysteries. Find out why I love them. I read to relax and remind myself that life

I was bound and determined to get this winter newsletter out by Christmas. I had everything ready except for my “Growing Up Catholic” blog. But

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