During our recent New Zealand trip we went on a whale-watching trip in Kaikoura, a beautiful coastal town on the South Island. After jet-boating to different areas and much patience, we were finally able to see two sperm whales. I was tickled, since I’ve never seen sperm whales before. They dive deep for long periods … Continue reading Author Interview—Nancy Rhodes
Author Interview—Roxy Eloise
This has been a crazy winter! We’ve been swimming from one atmospheric river to the next here in the San Francisco Bay area, the Sierras are buried under many feet of snow, and it’s flooding all over the place. From what I hear, other parts of the country have also been suffering from a moody … Continue reading Author Interview—Roxy Eloise
My Article on Anastasia Pollack’s Blog
The Green Monster I was delighted to be invited to write an article about my book, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway, for Anastasia Pollack’s blog, Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers. This blog is primarily devoted to mystery writers, but occasionally an exception is made for other types of books, such as my memoir about my … Continue reading My Article on Anastasia Pollack’s Blog
Avoiding Disaster in Auckland, New Zealand
Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand Four days before my husband, Dan, and I were scheduled to fly to Auckland on January 31st, the Auckland International Airport closed because of flooding. It was reported that the city received 75 percent of its usual summer rainfall in fifteen hours, resulting in flash floods. Some of those … Continue reading Avoiding Disaster in Auckland, New Zealand
Author Interview—Jann Franklin
After posting in a couple of my writer’s groups, I was overwhelmed with responses from authors asking to be interviewed on my blog. I’ve got a great line-up of talented writers and interesting books for you to get to know this year. Although I took a break from blogging during my New Zealand adventure, I’m … Continue reading Author Interview—Jann Franklin