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recipes

Two ways with Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is good for St. Patrick's day, to be sure. But, this bread is such a wonderful complement to soup (particularly vegetable, tomato or split pea) that it is a Saturday staple at our home all winter long. With dairy, or without, this version of Irish Soda Bread is the perfect complement to… Continue reading Two ways with Irish Soda Bread

books, romance

Did you miss it? ‘Suspended Aggravation’ Chapter 4 is live, free and full of PLOT CLUES!

Link here to read Chapter 4 — FREE. 🙂 In case you missed it, Chapter 4 of Suspended Aggravation is live and free for the linking thanks to the generosity of an arts patron! Here's a quick look at what's happening: This week’s installment of my newest romance novel takes readers back to the Wheeling Suspension Bridge,… Continue reading Did you miss it? ‘Suspended Aggravation’ Chapter 4 is live, free and full of PLOT CLUES!

books, romance

Link FREE to ‘Suspended Aggravation’ Chapter 4

Link here to read Chapter 4 -- FREE. 🙂 Chapter 4 is live today and the link is FREE. A quick look: This week’s post takes readers back to the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, where the story started, but from Gabe’s POV this time. Is he a good guy? A #MeToo guy? Something in between? Allie… Continue reading Link FREE to ‘Suspended Aggravation’ Chapter 4

spiritual life

Nothing but grace between the mugger and me

About 10 a.m. last Tuesday, I walked out of a magazine office in a nice section of a nice city and found myself in the middle of a mugging. Literally. Impressive. But, God's armor is more so. The mugger briefly focused her attention on me. But, within seconds, an elderly woman was down in the… Continue reading Nothing but grace between the mugger and me