A Walk in the Woods

Lightly we tread in the woods Along a muddy path Fog blanketing the lake I hold my skirt To keep … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods

The beach house

My brother Val and I had gone to the beach house for Thanksgiving. This was 1944, before my marriage or … Continue reading The beach house

I have four older brothers. Max, Andy, Aaron and Val. I’m the last of my parents brood. All will be … Continue reading Predators of the first order

You always remember your first time… “The first time I ever went out on my own?” Teddy smiled when … Continue reading You always remember your first time…

Right after I’d graduated from college (the first time) from one of the rare Universities (now a well respected and … Continue reading A Werewolf’s Train to Nowhere.

When the weather cools down our entertaining schedule picks up. That means Teddy (my fabulous, handsome, witty and delightful husband) … Continue reading Savory Vampire Cocktails – or – You Can Have Your Bacon and Drink It Too!

Austin didn’t become a Vampire Hunter because of any personal vendetta or tragedy. Nobody he every knew had been turned … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Dust and Desire (the Austin and Elizabeth story continues)

As a child Bronagh would get up each morning and go to school. There she’d figure out ways to escape … Continue reading False Starts, Lost Dreams, Finding Love and an Ancient Tabby