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Ah, the last day of the old year. For me, it was a productive and fulfilling year. I hope that my readers can say the same and if not, may the new year bring only happiness. My oldest daughter and my son married their long time sweethearts. What joy. My family dealt with two bouts of cancer, one very rare and the other very common. […]

As far as writing goes, yesterday was truly productive. My hero and heroine are momentarily out of the jaws of danger. Oh, but is there a different danger lurking close by? Is the heroine in danger of losing her heart to the hero? Or has she already fallen deeply in love? She wants his heart and soul but he can’t see past her history. And […]

Over the holiday break I had set a goal to post something new everyday. I missed yesterday. So if I post twice today does that make up for missing one day? Maybe, maybe not. Instead of blogging which I had put off until the evening, I watched Oregon State beat Maryland in the Emerald bowl. I’m still looking for entries in my weather contest. So, […]

Because of a high school swim meet and several hours to convert meter times to yard times then post on the high school web sight, Lainie is still hanging by her fingernails on a slippery wet ledge. Will she plunge to the raging river below and make the hero rescue her or will he pull her to safety? Will the horrid English soldiers catch up […]

Well, there is a snow advisory and there is still a thin layer of snow on the ground. But enough of the weather. It’s time to start writing. My characters are struggling in wet weather, cliffs and raging rivers. Will they survive? The worst of the worst English soldiers are chasing them up the ravine. And Lainie is exhausted past exhaustion if that is possible. […]

For those of you who have snow, snow and more snow, this won’t mean anything. But the snow started to fall here about an hour ago and it is actually sticking. Other than the years my family and I spent Christmas in Bend, this is my first white Christmas. I’m in awe. It’s sticking to the trees and the deck and the road. I did […]

It’s so much fun looking at weather from other parts of the country. I was surprised at the response. My contests usually generate one entry so this was fun. It’s still raining here in Oregon and the idea that the Willamette Valley would get snow for Christmas would generate a miracle. It’s different hearing the news from real people and listening to the weather news […]

Well, it’s the second day of winter break. I’m hoping to get lots of writing done as well as finish my christmas shopping. I’m going to announce a new contest to end in January. I’m asking that everyone give a comment about the weather in their part of the country. I will put all entries into a hat and draw the winner from that. It’s […]

Since Friday I’ve been sifting through news about the eppies. I can’t believe I’m really a finalist. It is such an honor to be recognized for all my efforts as well as seeing my name listed with such great writers. To all who have taken the time out of their busy Christmas schedules to congratulate me and the other awe-struck authors, I thank you. And […]

Barbara, I apologize for taking so long with this. Please contact me with your address via this email: achristay@aol.com. I will send you your prizes. Looking forward to hearing from you. Chris