For those who have been following her journey throughout my blogposts, you will be happy to learn that Gerty’s very own book is available now on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Gertys-Way-Friends-Fickle-Weather/dp/1732143455/ref Life’s funny twists inspired my latest, fourth book, Gerty’s Way, published … Continue reading Gerty’s Way is here!!
New little book just launched A fun journey through the days and months of my popular cartoon character, Gerty. Available now https://www.amazon.com/Gertys-Way-Friends-Fickle-Weather/dp/1732143455/ref A recent review: Elw 5.0 out of 5 stars GertyReviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024 Gerty is my retired fourth grade teacher, my favorite grocery clerk, my dedicated accountant, my dear next-door neighbor. She’s EveryWoman and she’s uniquely herself. Delightful to spend these moments with her; hope you’ll get to hang out with Gerty too. (BTW: age range really is 8-99+) And Brian 5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, well-done bookReviewed in Canada on August 29, … Continue reading Announcing
Shnooks She felt a soft pat on her leg. Shnooks’ claws were tucked into his paws, but he needed something and needed it now. “Hungry? Want some wet food?” The black cat blinked, and his pink tongue limned the matching triangle of his nose. She stroked his black fur and tickled his ears. “Funny cat. C’mon. Yum-yum time?” Shnooks followed Gerty into her little kitchen and sat primly by the sink. She took a can from the refrigerator and turned on the hot water tap. Shnooks licked his white paws and wiggled his rear while watching her warm his chicken … Continue reading Pandemic Story
It was not a dark and stormy night. In fact it was a bright, sunny day that led to an odd and unexpectedly mysterious adventure hinting at certainty yet filling me with confusion. My husband Stephen and I were in Australia on our way in a private catamaran ferry to Berriedale, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania and bound for MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art. As we entered the boat’s VIP section lounge, happy fellow passengers were gobbling appetizer cakes and tossing back mimosas or something harder. Our Australian guide, Nate hurried to snag us a table. “Ovah … Continue reading Kryptos: Written in Code
Saturday was a no-cellphone day, a break from media news, and a time to relax. I needed a good, escapist novel and I was willing to read one that had a few philosophical notes, but not enough to add stress … Continue reading The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig: a review
Shrinking body aching body we together for so long – Running girl child body dust-streaked arms floating in a sudsy tub aroma of dishwashing soap — Bloated body of in-between back and forth body burgeoning with new blood and bones … Continue reading Her Body
“I’ll get to work–just as soon as I put in that load of laundry. What? My New Yorker came? I’ll speed read the cartoons, then get back to my laptop. . . . That article was great. How does he … Continue reading She Talks Mostly to Herself
Whose Land is It Anyway? The Commonwealth of Australia comprises six states and ten territories. It is also one of Earth’s continents, an immense hunk of land, home to many different people today. Tasmania is one of its states, an … Continue reading Down Under and Far Away
Paris resides in my core as a frame of mind, a feeling, regardless of its physical changes over the many years I have been visiting it. Continue reading Autumn is Spring
The third Malevir novel may never materialize if I do not find a way to make its dynamics authentic, underlying forces based on relatable or common experience. I do know I am happier writing short story/novella-length work, which compels me to define a story quickly, tightly, and richly. With authenticity. A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. Continue reading A Day Without Sunshine
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