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Blog postI was just getting used to it being September, but then there was so much going on in September, I’m not a bit surprised. Between two weddings and a birthday, plus all the usual things going on around here, I felt like the Red Queen in Through the Looking-Glass last month.
So far,October has been a little slower, if a little more frustrating. Due to a fall in a parking lot, I’m now wearing this fashionable splint because of a fractured patella. I don’t think the break hurts as much as -
Blog postMy favorite time of year. The summer heat is beginning to ease off and the winter chill hasn’t set in yet. Of course, that’s not so much a problem here in the Southeast. While it gets chilly here, and sometimes down in the teens in the deepest part of winter, there’s nothing sub-zero.
Growing up in farm country up North, autumn was harvest time. All the late fruits and vegetables were coming in and the walnuts were falling off the tree. And I dearly love black walnuts…
Yes, th -
Blog postCan you believe it? September is here already, with all this month brings this year. So far, we have two weddings and a birthday in the family, along with all the other appointments and events taking place.
Whic his part of the reason I’ve been absent for a couple weeks.
Not to worry! I have done some writing on Unwilling Soulmates and I’ve been doing a read through of Lady Calloway so I can get started on the down and dirty process of editing the story. I’ll do my best to cut -
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Blog postI don’t know about you, but it has been crazy around here since I last visited with you. I’m not sure what all has been going on, but we’ve been super busy and away from the house.
But I have done some writing, so don’t worry. And some editing, mainly on Whiskey Jug Genie. That Bubba is a character for sure.
And writing? Mainly on Unwilling Soulmates. All Trevor wanted to do was his job after he’d been transferred to Soeranza. And everything would have been fine except for The -
Blog postDoes anyone else have trouble believing the summer is almost gone? Here we are in August already. Where has the time gone?
I’ve been working on a couple WIPs. One for each of my series. They’re going well, though I’m not sure where we’ll all end up. My characters tend to have ideas of their own and take off without informing me beforehand. So I try to keep and sort it out to a happy ending. Trevor and Theresa, on Gambler’s Folly, are no exception.
Do you prefer e-books or pape -
Blog postAnd I do apologize. Summer has kind of gotten away from me this year, what with my husband in and out of town quite a bit, trying to garden in a thunderstorm, and find a way to walk without drowning.
But other than that, things are moving pretty smoothly here in the Southeast
So what has been happening in my writing?
Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is still on through July 31 and all of my books are included. Most of them are a name-your-own-price book, a few are a very -
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Blog postOf course, it’s raining here in Georgia, so I think the barbecue is off for the afternoon. But at least my guy made it home for the weekend. We can cook indoors and watch a movie with the cats. They are, of course, pointedly ignoring him for being gone.
What are some of your favorite memories of your father? My dad died over ten years ago at the age of 93. When I was growing up, we lived on a farm in Ohio, so summer was always a busy time. But come winter, times were a little slack, s -
Blog postOf course, it’s raining here in Georgia, so I think the barbecue is off for the afternoon. But at least my guy made it home for the weekend. We can cook indoors and watch a movie with the cats. They are, of course, pointedly ignoring him for being gone.
Hope you’re all having a wonderful Father’s Day. Give that guy a hug while you have him here. You never know when his time on earth will be over.
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Blog postFace it. Modern life is stressful. Everything moves so quickly and with instant communication constantly demanding our attention, it can be difficult to catch a break. If you try to leave your phone behind while you take a walk, or go to the gym, somebody panics because you’re out of touch.
Everywhere you go there is a TV, or music of some sort playing, and announcements at the grocery store, all demanding your attention. After a while, it feels like you’re carrying the world on your -
Blog postNo, not like that… I mean as in Vocal.Media, the online place for those of a creative bent to share their work.
I’ve had a few things up on Vocal.Media for a little while now. Sometimes I write about events in the news, or things on my mind. Sometimes I create short stories to share with others.
Either way, it gives people a chance to check out my work without buying one of my longer novels, and for free at that!
Looking for a short fiction work?
How about The -
Blog postWith the temperatures rising, the rain tapering off, and the garden beginning to bloom, I’d say summer is right around the corner.
Are you ready for summer? Your skin and hair can take a beating out in the heat. And after the cool weather we had late into spring, this sudden heat is a killer here in the Southeast.
If you’ve known me for any length of time, you know that one of my favorite product lins is L’Bri. With safer and more natural offerings, they give me the moisture a -
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Blog postSometimes we just need a break. Maybe a nice walk to get in touch with the nature. I know you can’t actually slip into my world just now, but…
...come walk with me. A virtual walk if you will.
Out the front door, we close the heavy iron gate behind us. The trees arching over the sidewalk invite us forward as we begin our stroll. Turning toward the little country road, we walk in the shade of the trees, cooling us from summer’s sun.
The scent of the earth after a rain s -
Blog postThis blog how has a podcast!
It’s true!
WordPress has recently offered the option of turning blogs into podcasts, so I decided to give it a try.
What do I talk about? My books, the series, this writer’s life.
Who has a lot of time to read these days? Sitting down with a book in the evening is one thing, but reading all the different blogs which interest you can be time consuming.
So, if you can listen to them in your car while you drive to work…
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Blog postOr not, as the case may be.
I am not a doctor or any kind of medical professional, so do not take this as medical advice of any kind. As always, check things out for yourself or ask someone who is a professional before making any drastic changes in your diet.
How much sugar do you eat in a day? Sugar on your cereal, in your coffee, and in the yogourt you’re eating. You know, the kind with the fruit in the bottom. Maybe you have a quick snack during the afternoon as a pick-me-u -
Blog postPeople often ask where I get the idea for a particular story and how I develop it. And that can vary from one to the next. Sometimes it will start with a dream or recurring dream. Sometimes a random “what if” thought.
One of my books started with a song and a “what if” moment.
One which is in the works was an idea my husband had.
Now, I have tried to outline and get all the bits worked out ahead of time, but it doesn’t work for me. My characters have minds of their own -
Blog post(for Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mellie-miller8/episodes/Welcome-to-June-e1229kb)
Can you believe it’s the first week in June already?
And it’s Wednesday!
That means it’s Misfits Market Day. Yes, every Wednesday my order from Misfits gets here, normally in the afternoon.
What is Misfits Market?
It’s an online market selling organic produce for discount prices.
I like it because I don’t have to go out and push through the crowds at the stores, an -
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Blog postI know, I know. I’ve been away for a while. But I’m back now! How have you been?
A while back, I had a page on another site which sort of shared some of the information I would write about here. And it was too much to keep up with. Besides that, I am a writer of romance novels, and the writing for that has been eating into my other activities.
So what’ s going on in my world?
Misfits Market, for one!
I discovered this online and decided to give it a try. Due to -
Blog postYes! You heard correctly! Christmas in July!
Where?
Come over to Facebook with me and join the fun this weekend. The L’Bri company is having their Customer Appreciation Sale this weekend only, in an online sale.
What do they have?
All types of skincare products, from lotions and creams to facial cleansing and makeup. They also have a hair-care line and household cleaning products.
Why do I like them?
They use more natural ingredients in their pr -
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Blog postI’m having trouble believing that July is just two days away. Anyone else having the same problem?
So far this year, our deck and container gardens are doing well. I have tiny little cucumbers starting to come on and the tomatoes are about to blossom. Oregano is about to take over the deck, so I think it’s time to snip it back and put it in the dehydrator for wintertime use.
And the rosemary is thriving, in spite of the wet weather we’ve been having. Even the thyme, which I’ve -
Blog postYes, Summer is almost upon us, and the past two days have given us a preview of it here in Georgia.
So what else has been happening in my world?
We had a solid week of drizzle and rain, with temperatures in the 60’s. So now, during the past two days, the rain has ended and the temperatures have soared into the 80’s. Great for the tomatoes, but I’m not so keen on the shift.
The deck garden is looking great, with all my little herbs beginning to come around now that the -
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. < -
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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 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 -
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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 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
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