Making Kombucha (Saturday Food)

A conversation on Twitter sparked today’s post since I had been wanting to make a new batch of komboucha and I had lots of great teas to try. This time I used 3 of my plain black Aldi’s tea bags and the entire sample pack of Taj Mahal from The Dollar Tea...
Air Conditioned Duck

Air Conditioned Duck

It’s a little after 5:30 on a hot, summer afternoon, and my “evening” chores are done. I’ve checked the eggs for the final time this evening. (16 in nest boxes, 1 in the run I’ll put up when I put everyone to bed), and I’ve brought...
Mama J Back In The Office

Mama J Back In The Office

I’ve talked a bit about going back to work in my office cabin, and even though I’ve been here for a week, there’s one thing that will make it feel like I’m back “home” and that’s Mama Jewel. Mama J lived in my office from when...
Dream A Little Dream… of Publishing Industry Changes (ISWSG)

Dream A Little Dream… of Publishing Industry Changes (ISWSG)

There have been many industry changes in the last decade, so what are some changes you would like to see happen in the next decade? As someone who has been published since 2002, I’ve seen a lot of changes come over the industry. From starting out in a time when...
Revise and Release (Guest Blog by Anna M. Taylor)

Revise and Release (Guest Blog by Anna M. Taylor)

Nine years ago I and seven others wrote gothic romance novellas for an anthology entitled Shadowed Hearts. Our high hopes for the series were dashed by the publisher’s dishonesty. As authors we rely on the industry to interact with us in good faith, but unfortunately...
Book Tour: Ashes And Blood

Book Tour: Ashes And Blood

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. The author will award a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn commenter. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. “I’ll start at the beginning. Long ago, before...
Book Blast: Diary of a Lost Witch

Book Blast: Diary of a Lost Witch

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. The author will award a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly dawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Visit http://reutbarak.com/diary-of-a-lost-witch-april-10/...
A Matchmaking Doctor? Guest blog by Linda O’Connor

A Matchmaking Doctor? Guest blog by Linda O’Connor

Thank you very much for welcoming me to your blog, Mary. It’s always fun to visit other authors and meet new readers. I’m excited to share the release of the second story in my new sweet medical romantic comedy series. I’m a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic so it’s...
Supply Chain Issues At The Feed Store (Sunday Horses)

Supply Chain Issues At The Feed Store (Sunday Horses)

When I went into town yesterday for our bi-weekly grocery run, I admit I was worried about finding bacon. Having fried bacon and eggs is a Friday night dinner staple at our house and a husband without bacon is a very sad husband indeed. However, when I called in the...
Inspiration For The Sea Of Love

Inspiration For The Sea Of Love

Inspiration is a funny thing. I get my ideas from lots of things – things I see, things I hear, things I read. I might get an idea, but not use it straight away. I’ll park it in a corner of my mind, and years later it will resurface when I least expect it. The other...