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Blog postIf you follow this blog, you’ll know I’m participating in the NaNoWriMo 2019. And my project this year is a funny little story about a genie found in a whiskey jug.
So how about a little sneak preview from one of the earlier chapters? Remember, this is a very rough first draft, but here we go!
WHISKEY JUG GENIE
Eyes watering and trying to hold his breath, Martin finally got the front windows and the back door opened to let the stench out of his dwelling.
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Blog postWinter is definitely in the air today. It was down around 30 degrees this morning when I got up. Miss Kitty decided she simply had to go out on the deck, however, and nearly froze her pitter-paws off. Now she’s miffed.
I’ve gotten into the swing with NaNoWriMo, with 3617 words written yesterday. And Bubba is turning out to be quite the character. I do hope Martin finds a way to free him from the jug…
Anyway, I’ll be sitting down to write for today once I have a bite to eat. I’ -
Blog postWell, sort of.
I got a late start on the NaNoWriMo due to an out of town wedding. But you have to go to your grandson’s wedding.
Right?
The rehearsal was Friday afternoon, and then the rehearsal dinner. After that, his mother and I were up until the wee hours getting the food ready–lasagne, potato salad, and corn dip.
I appreciate that our daughter is a fantastic cook. And I understand why her son wanted her to cater the main dishes for the wedding. But it was -
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Blog postYes! It’s that time of year. I debated joining in the fun, but finally decided to just go ahead and dive in.
What is NaNoWriMo?
National Novel Writing Month. It’s a time for writers or aspiring writers to join together with others and finish a novel in one month.
Sounds fun, huh?
You have 30 days to complete 50,000 words. And there is all kinds of merchandise–and even more if you complete your task.
It’s a way to motivate yourself to begin or finish tha -
Blog postHow is the weather in your part of the world? Winter decided to give us a preview of what to expect in a few weeks. We went from temperatures in the 80’s F to temperatures in the 60’s almost overnight. Our night time temperatures went from the high 60’s to the 40’s, with one evening down to 38 F.
Today it has warmed up a little after two full days of rain. I think they’re predicting temperatures in the lower 70’s.
What all this adds up to is sniffles and colds all around the a -
Blog postYes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since I’ve already written one blog post about it, let me simply refer you to it.
In the meantime, keep the girls checked out. Early detection is one of the keys to recovery.
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Blog postYes, it’s that time of year again. October means Breast Cancer Awareness.
As a survivor, it is a time for me to sit down and reflect on things. And a few years ago, I wondered how my experience could be used to help others.
What had been my main fear at the time? Was it fear of the disease itself? Fear of the treatment?
No. While those things were a concern, they weren’t my main concern.
My main fear was of what I didn’t know. How would the treatment affect me? -
Blog postYes! I recently got the rights back to some of my novels, so they’ve had a facelift and a bit of a re-edit before re-release. so we’re having a sale!
All the Esperance books are $0.99 over at Smashwords through September 14, so if you haven’t read them, go on over!
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/29658
Happy reading!
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Blog postI do believe I am. This summer has been very hot and wet where we live. Of course, autumn will probably be dry, leaving my hair and skin flaky and itchy.
After chemotherapy and radiation therapy, my skin can’t take what it once could. Being diabetic can leave my hands dry and sore. But I have defences against both of them.
The L’Bri company has a fantastic line of skincare products that are much less drying for me than most other brands. They have replaced the water and alcoho -
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As you might guess, if you’re eating an all natural diet, it can be tricky to eat out, but we have a couple places here in town that work well for me. One of those is a place called the Peking Palace.
This is a small family run Chinese place near where we do our shopping. It’s not much to look at, but the food is tasty, and they have a couple things in their vegetarian menu I can eat with no problem. One of those is pictured below–a vegetable delight platter. It comes w -
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I have been in this new phase of life for nine months now, and while it is occasionally aggravating and frustrating, it is working.
The new diet I’m on is all natural, nothing processed, no meat, dairy, eggs, added salt or sugar, no added oils. they prefer it if one of your meals is all raw vegetables as well. While it sounds restrictive, I am getting -
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Blog postYes, I know. I’ve been gone for a while. Between internet issues and doing a re-edit on several books I have the rights back for, it has been a little busy, with not much news.
But, later this month, you should see links for the re-release of Gambler’s Folly, Jareth, First Lord, and Viviane, First Lady. They all have new covers and have been re-edited for re-release. I’ll be publishing all of them as an indie author this time, so watch Smashwords and Amazon for them.
I also ho -
Blog postIs there something in your family’s medical history that scares you? For me, that was Type 2 diabetes.
My mother, her two sisters, and their father had all had Type 2. I believe it is what killed my sister as well. So the family history made it a very real, very dire, diagnosis for me.
Back when my grandfather and my Aunt Edith were diagnosed. the only treatment was to watch your diet and take insulin before each meal. There was no way to check your blood sugar before or after -
Blog postBut you know how things are. Life has a way of becoming hectic at times, and we’ve been through one of those periods lately. But to kind of catch you up to speed, I thought I’d make a short post today.
My mother’s side of the family has always had a problem with Type 2 diabetes. I had hoped to give it a miss, since several people in my father’s family had the exact opposite problem–hypoglycemia.
But in November, 2018, our daughter insisted we go to the Urgent Care to hav -
Blog postWho loves a book sale? Looking for something to read this summer? Check out the book sale at Smashwords.
All of the books I publish through Smashwords will be on sale for $0.99 during the month of July!
So if you’ve been thinking about taking a peek, now is the time.
All three books from Esperance are on sale.
Book 1–Jareth, First Lord
Book 2–Viviane, First Lady
Book 3–Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man
And two more not in the series! < -
Blog postWho doesn’t love a sale? And a book sale at that?
While Morgan, the third book in the Esperance Series, is on sale for Midsummer, Smashwords annual sale is about to begin. Between July 1 and July 31, go to Smashwords to find books on sale in your favorite genres. Look for new authors to try, or complete a series.
All of my books will be on sale for $0.99 during the month of July, so mark your calendar! Go to my Smashword page and find something new to read.
Wishing you -
Blog postToday is the first day of summer–the summer solstice–referred to as Midsummer in some places.
According to some traditions, it is the time when the sun and the Green Man are at the peak of their power. Celebrations include dancing out in nature, bonfires, planting summer gardens, and lighting candles.
Some people tie strips of ribbons on tree branches as prayer ribbons, and visualize their prayers as they tie them on.
Whether or not you celebrate the occasion, it is a -
Blog postIf you’re like me, you prefer to use products which contain more natural ingredients. But they can be hard to find, and if you find something, it may cost more than you want to spend.
Now, if you also have sensitive skin, the difficulty is doubled, at least.
A friend recently introduced me to a product line that I love! I shared it with our daughter, who bought products for her teen-aged sons and stepdaughter.
The boys are acne prone and the daughter has mild eczema. < -
Blog postI don’t share much about myself sometimes, mainly because I don’t want to seem like I’m hoping for sympathy I suppose. Yes, I’ve been through a few things, but I’ve made it through.
Back in 2004 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. To hurry through the story, I survived chemotherapy and radiation therapy, losing my hair and growing it back again.
Since then, I have recurring symptoms which drive me crazy, but I think they’re a little less now than they had been.
But my -
Blog postThis past month or so, since shortly before the elections, has been filled with turmoil and negativity. And it seems the momentum is scarcely slowing at all, even with the elections over. Everywhere I look online, someone is railing at someone else about the results.
Come on folks. The election was over two weeks ago. We can do nothing now to change the results. Whether your candidate won or lost, what we have is what we have, for the next four years. Complaining about losi -
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Blog postI know, I know. Meditation doesn’t burn much in the way of calories, so how can it help me lose weight?
At least part of your weight loss problems could be non-physical. That’s right. Way back when, we our bodies developed a way to hold on to weight during times of hardship and famine. Certain conditions triggered a response automatically.
And we still have those triggers today!
When food was scarce, our bodies horded calories like there was no tomorrow. And back -
Blog postI can’t believe we are still asking this question. Actually, I can’t believe it was ever asked to begin with. I may not be a genius, but having grown up on a farm, there are a few things that I know for sure.
If you have a bull and a cow, and they mate, the offspring from them will always be a cow.
If you breed a stallion and a mare together, their offspring will be a horse of one denomination or the other.
Same with dogs, cats, goats, sheep. You name it. If you breed -
Blog postGratitude. It’s a word we hear often these days. But what does it mean?
According to the dictionary, it is the quality of being thankful. It can also mean ready to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Why is this so important to our success and happiness?
Think of two children for a moment. One is that child everyone loves. He’s happy, cooperative and excited over any little gift or kindness. Rushing away after a sincere thank you and hug, he shares his -
Blog postYes, sometimes they can come out with doozies in public. But sometimes, there is wisdom there. One of our grandsons, nicknamed Mort, has always been older than the years he’s lived, so it pays to listen when he has something to say. The quiet child of the family, his comments can be easily overshadowed by his older brother, who has been talking nearly non-stop since he learned how to talk.
I recently started a new fitness program–the 21 Day Fix–which is a tough workout. I am sore all -
Blog post“You’ve got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
And latch on to the affirmative
Don’t mess with Mr. In-Between”
This catchy little song by Johnny Mercer back in 1944 makes a good point. Look for the positive things in life. Don’t dwell on the negative things. And stay out of the middle ground between the two extremes.
Does it have anything to give us besides a catchy tune and nifty lyrics?
Accentuate the positive. What does this mean?&nb -
Blog postDuring the past two or three weeks, several people close to us have had loved ones in the ER with heart attacks, strokes, or other life threatening conditions. One man is slipping quickly away. His grandson is quite upset by the prospect of losing someone who has been with him throughout his entire life.
Is it wrong for him to feel this way? No. It is quite understandable. We all grieve for those who leave us at the end of their lives here. Yes, we will miss those who pass from t -
Blog postOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as a survivor, I would like to share a little book I wrote telling of my struggle.
Cancer and the Warrior’s Way isn’t a technical document about breast cancer. It is a chronicle of what I experienced from the time of diagnosis through recovery. One of the most frightening things for me was not knowing what to expect during treatment. Doctors are great at what they do, but they cannot prepare you for the actuality of chemotherapy.
I -
Blog postEmotional abuse is a growing concern in our world, and since it is nearly invisible, the perpetrators go away Scot free. It often stems from the need to be in control. We all know what physical abuse is, and while the victims oftentimes try to hide it, the symptoms are fairly obvious.
But what is emotional abuse?
According to the Counseling Center, abuse is any behavior which tries to control or subjugate another person by fear, humiliation, verbal or physical -
Blog postSummer break is coming to an end soon, and everyone is gearing up for classes. It is a very busy time. But what I love about this time of year is all the fresh foods from the garden. We’re just getting our garden started in this location, and it takes time to start a garden from scratch. But this year we have been blessed with yellow crook-necked squash, cucumbers and tomatoes.
This is a great time for those trying to shed a few pounds, too. What is better than f
Books By Mellie Miller
Gambler's Folly (Bookstrand Publishing Romance)
Nov 8, 2013
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Viviane, First Lady: Esperance Book 2
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Sep 18, 2019
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Cancer and the Warrior's Way: A Personal Journey
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