In Keith’s words, “Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where […]
10 If you are making a top ten things not to do list, do not search the internet for top ten ideas. If you do, at best your creativity will be stilted. At worst you’ll start duplicating others work without knowing it. (Looks like that plagiarism charge is going to stick, Elder. There goes the […]
I originally posted a review for the Alternative on Amazon. Yes, I bought the book, read it and gave a five-star review. For some reason yet to be explained, Amazon removed my review. So I feel no obligation not to publish the same review here on my blog. So here it is. My Five Star Review […]
I decided to go by the Leonabell Turnbull Birding Center to see how much progress has been made on the Hurricane Harvey reconstruction. Join me as we walk about The Farley boat has been replanted The plant labels are back. This is a Firecracker plant. A new information sign with leaflet containers. This is a […]
Sally Cronin has invited me in for tea and an interview. You should visit Sally to see all the ways she can help an indie author. Thank you so much, Sally. The scones were delicious. Sorry about the sand on your foyer floor.
It is Stream of Conscious Saturday time again and this weeks prompt is “bug.” Linda Hill says we can use it any way we want. (that’s a relief. I hate to be shoved into using a word in a way I don’t want.” If you would like to have a go at this fun visit Linda Hill’s […]
Gwen and I are honored to be featured on Don Massenzio’s Author Interview Series. Thank you so much, Don, for this awesome support. Don Massenzio It’s time for the next subject for my 2018 author interview series. Author interviews are posted every Friday throughout the year. This week is a two for one special. I’m […]
Gwen and I are concluding our tour with a visit to Don Massenzio. Don is the author of the exciting Frank Rozzani detective series and is launching a new book titled Extra Innings. He also offers author services from his DSM Publications company. Check out his blog for more details. Don Massenzio The CONTRACT between […]
Another week rolled by and the promise of a weekend to come. Today is the end of the blog tours for The Contract. Gwen and I have enjoyed interacting with all the tour hosts and all you fine folks who visited and commented. I want to once again thank everyone who volunteered their […]
Originally posted on From the Pen of Mae Clair:
Today, I’m delighted to welcome John Howell and Gwen Plano as my guests with their new release, The Contract. I’ve read all of John’s previous work, plus Gwen’s amazing memoir, so it was a no-brainier to snatch this one up the moment it became available. I…



















