Still Here, Still Writing

I've been MIA again from this blog for the past several months, but that's because I've been focused on my work in progress and haven't made time for any other writing tasks lately. And I have made a LOT of progress! I've been in the editing trenches for a while, still making tweaks and adjustments, … Continue reading Still Here, Still Writing →

Waverly: A Novel (Excerpt)

April 13, 1936 The coffin rested on the kitchen table in the center of the room. She turned and stared at the walls, up at the ceiling, down at the floor, anything to avoid looking at the smooth pine box that seemed to swallow the air in this room, seemed to draw the very breath … Continue reading Waverly: A Novel (Excerpt) →

The Intruder

Note: This is an excerpt from my book, Kentucky Family. When I hear a strange noise in the night, I usually chalk it up to some critter moving around outside, the pipes, or the heater or air conditioner, depending on the season. I briefly contemplate it, and then just go back to sleep, content that … Continue reading The Intruder →