I'm concentrating on other people's fiction so I can blunt the effect of our current political state. I'd rather fight aliens in deep space or enjoy a little paranormal romance with my favorite vampires than listen to the hate and resentment floating around. We need more love and understanding.

It's a bit wild, but it's exactly what I wanted...bright spots of color that survived the summer. The poor periwinkle needs some nutrition.

When's the last time you've heard 10,000 Maniacs? #Foxtucson

I can't complain about the food so far. Trying different gumbos (they are different) and shrimp and grits. NOLA

The brain won't shut off. Who needs sleep, right? What keeps rolling around in my head is a sense of gratitude that I'm still able to attend conferences and the sense of community here. It might be an illusion, but it gives me comfort that there are people who can think for themselves.

Bouchercon in New Orleans. Good food and fabulous panels. #bouchercon2025

Selling books at the White Mountain Festival of Books. Show Low, AZ

Western National Park Store. This gem was a bit out of my way, but we'll worth the visit. If you want to support our national parks, try stopping here. #orovalley #nationalparks #shopping

Some days the perfect lily is what we get.

Poppy and feet. Sometimes the weirdest things are humorous. We need that these days. #dogs

Nothing like a large cup of Mexican coffee for lunch. #ElAntojoPoblano

Instant pot gumbo sort of. It came out pretty good. It will be better tomorrow.

Lumpy bagels, but they taste good.

Looking a little bleak these days. It would be nice to have a little hope in the future.

The advantage of being retired is breakfast during the week at our favorite Mexican breakfast restaurant, Mosaic.

Poppy has had an exhausting day. Barking at rabbits, the UPS truck, other dogs...it's just too much.

Sometimes you need to add a little spice to your life-a pile of small jalapeños, chiltepin still on the stem, a golden bell that isn't quite there. Winter gardening is wonderful in Tucson.

My first and only lemon...after 3 years from the little lemon stick.

The best part of coming home after #Superstars2025

2,782 miles later, I'm home #Superstars2025 was fantastic.

#superstars2025 Social media platforms Lydia Sherrer, Z.S. Diamante, Cindy Gundersin, James Hunter Great information on using social media.

One messed up shoulder has finally graduated from 6+ weeks of PT, stronger and more functional....mostly. getting old isn't fun.

Today's effort included lemon curd pound cake. Oh, my, did it come out perfect.

The rosemary is keeping the bees busy.

On the road again today. Another adventure with our rpod 171, Artimus Moon. #rpod #roadtrip #travel

Nothing like a little gardening to work out the frustration of our future political climate.

The face of chunky Poppy trying to convince me she needs chicken.

#Dragoncon 2024. It's been harder than I thought to get pictures of some of the amazing costumes. I see them while waiting in lines and they are going in the opposite direction. Some are amazing.

Everything might be getting brighter. At least that's we hope.

Cone or cup? Favorite Toppings? Favorite Flavor? Celebrate Summer and Ice Cream Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer Johnny Schaefer who joins as cohost every 1st Sunday. Listen on YouTube: youtu.be/vHnEhz8GLIk

After the rain in the desert, the Texas Ranger goes wild.

She's so cute and guilty after eating water too many fresh baked chocolate chip cookies off the counter. Little sneak. #rescued #looksguilty

Patient and calm. A little dove adding her part to the world.

Who is going to see the eclipse? Where will you be? Are you excited? Make sure to bring eye protection and hope for clear skys.

Just got back from #Superstars Writing Seminars in Colorado Spings. As always it's an amazing networking source to connect with writers, publishers, agents, and editors. I always come away with a head full of new information.

We are proud to reveal the cover of this year's anthology from the Publishing MA students at Western Colorado University, FEISTY FELINES, with stories by Mercedes Lackey, Jody Lynn Nye, Heather Graham, John Hartness and more, made possible by @Draft2Digital Preorder a copy at wordfirepress.com/gpcw

Welcome 2024. Hope it's the best year yet.

Last full moon of 2023.

Many falling stars tonight.

Old doggie nap day. It's windy which makes strange noises that worries the mostly blind girl. All that being scared just tuckers Sera out.