Smoke River

Saturday before last my husband Teddy and I took our boat out on the Sacramento River. Nobody else was out … Continue reading Smoke River

The Beach House

The Beach House First published in 2014. A Vampire Story about holidays and weird stuff… My brother Val and … Continue reading The Beach House

From the VM archives from 2013. A Thanksgiving story from long ago. Stay with me on this one… After skate … Continue reading Good Intentions (Children of the Earth)

Who will be at your Thanksgiving table? I know who will be UNDER my table. But this is about who … Continue reading Burning Question #36: Who Will Be At Your Thanksgiving Table?

I first posted in 2013 but it is worth revisiting from time to time, even if you don’t have teens. … Continue reading Why something simple like hanging a spoon off your nose is so important.

Morning at the Vineyard A story from Juliette Kings Andrew didn’t remember much when the door opened with blinding light … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Morning at the Vineyard

Vampires Vote – So Should You And if you vote YOU GET A STICKER. And if you vote by mail … Continue reading Burning Question #35: The Ultimate Poll – November 6

Juliette Roasts Pumpkin Seeds (an easy how-to with pictures) At my house, after we carve our Jack-o-Lanterns, we roast the pumpkin … Continue reading A Vampire Roasts Pumpkin Seeds (an easy how-to with pictures)