Category Archives: Cooper and Packrat
So Much Rain!
I was so worried about my loons all weekend. The idea for Cooper and Packrat, didn’t come out of thin air, you know. Lower Range has risen to flood the loon nest three times in the last twenty-two years. … Continue reading
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Loon Behavior I’d Never Seen Before
I snuck out in the kayak last Saturday, hoping to catch proof of my loons nesting. And nesting they were. It was a beautiful nest, made of grasses and leaves and twigs. I wished them much luck, as last year … Continue reading
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WARNING: Lots of Adorable Photos Within
I recently finished a second, first draft of a new Cooper and Packrat adventure. (The plot of first draft was kind of . . . well, let’s just say it wasn’t what I hoped it’d be, so I started over … Continue reading
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Anxiously Awaiting My 2013 Loons
With the sun beaming down and the birds chirping away, how could I resist taking another walk today? Especially since I was inside all weekend at a camping show . . . My eagles are still patiently sitting on the … Continue reading
Inspiration in Florida
While I was in Florida, I reflected a lot on the plot of my current manuscript. I knew I needed to do some cutting. There were certain elements that didn’t add up. But I looooooved Cooper’s new friend. And I … Continue reading
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Writing Presentations
Have you ever felt like you were in the perfect place, at the perfect time in your life? That’s how I feel about working as an Ed Tech with the Whittier Staff. When I mentioned I was developing writing presentations … Continue reading
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A Long Journey
A good friend of mine called a couple weeks ago. He hadn’t heard about my book sale, and after I told him, he said, “I really admire you!” At first I was speechless. Then I babbled and stuttered some kind … Continue reading
Turning 50 and a Book Launch in 2013 (not in that order!)
I’ve always been a goal setter. I tend to hold the important goals close in case I fail or turn into a scaredy-pants right when I’m about to try it. One such goal I made two years ago but didn’t … Continue reading
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Christmas Arrived Early!!
The official cover is here! The official cover is here! (Insert me, doing a goofy happy dance here) I’m in awe of Carl DiRocco’s art. This cover is absolutely perfect! As one of my facebook friends said … Continue reading
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What’s been happening . . .
In between teaching, some miscellaneous camp work and quick walks to the lake, I finished the copy edits on Cooper and Packrat’s adventure. As I hit send on this final draft, I felt a mix of overwhelming pride and a … Continue reading
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