Monthly Archives: December 2013

Boxing Day: The Literary Cats’ Favorite Holiday

  At my house, the cats enjoy the aftermath of Christmas at least as much as the people do.  They have new catnip mice to shred, balls of wrapping paper to pounce on, and a maze of boxes to explore. … Continue reading

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Guest Post on Irish Author Laurence O’Bryan’s Blog

This morning of December 23 seems like a wonderful time to have a guest post on the blog of Irish author Laurence O’Bryan.  In it I try to explain how it took 18 years for my collection of stories based … Continue reading

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Paint, Bottle Caps, and Buttons, Too!

This morning I got a sweet serving of holiday cheer while helping my daughter’s class make Christmas ornaments.  The sun streamed brightly through the windows and skylights, and even though an almost audible buzz of excited energy filled the room, … Continue reading

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Holiday Special–Signed Book with Handwritten Quote and a Button!

On a cold winter night, curling up with a book is one of my favorite things to do. That’s why I’m offering a holiday special on The Button Collector.  Get a signed copy of the book along with a button mounted … Continue reading

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