Night of the Hell Hounds, Story 2023-0329

Those of you who know my books and have followed my previous blog know that my “Ghost Dogs” short story, which I featured last week, became the basis for my “Night of the Hell Hounds” stories. Recently, I found an older version of “Night of the Hell Hounds” that features Vree Erickson as a teenage … Continue reading Night of the Hell Hounds, Story 2023-0329

Ghost Dogs, Story 2023-0320

Many years ago I wrote a story for a high school English class. My teacher helped me to understand story structure the best she could, but it was enough to create an aha moment that aroused my interest in writing more stories. The more stories I wrote, the more my interest in the craft grew. … Continue reading Ghost Dogs, Story 2023-0320

Ghost Love, Story 2022-1004

Halloween grows closer and I’m in a ghost story mood. This short story about young Vree Erickson and a ghost appeared earlier this year in my post of June 6. Vree Erickson’s pleasant expression changed to surprise, then to shock mixed with fright. The air in the dugout became thin and dry, as though an … Continue reading Ghost Love, Story 2022-1004

Congrats on the getting the new book to proof reading. We have been getting a lot more snow than normal…

Glad you are getting it done Steve! Love that Kenny Rogers song as well...I like the rocking Kenny.

Hey Lola. Thanks. 😊

I'm looking forward to reading it, Steve!

I hear you on the speed that a week seems to pass. Our Thanksgiving weekend was in October, but I…

My 91-year-old dad says the same, only it passes in the blink of an eye. I'm not there yet but…

Happy Anniversary and Happy Thanksgiving. When my Grandfather turned 90, he said a decade goes by like the snap of…

I love sunlight on the fall leaves as much as sunlight on a fresh snowfall, Rebecca. I may have to…

I get a lot of story ideas when I go on my nature walks. Glad you enjoyed these photos, Joseph.

Beautiful. There's nothing quite like the brilliant colors of autumn.