A short memoir of lessons learned in the kitchen and garden of the author's grandmother. The influence of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl is seen in lessons of work, food and generosity.

A Heartwarming Holiday Short Story Collection About Home, Kindness, and Second ChancesStep into the quiet magic of the holiday season with this beautifully written collection of short stories that celebrate the moments that matter most.Set against snowy nights, glowing windows, and familiar winter rituals, these stories explore the many ways the holidays shape our lives. Within these pages, you’ll meet characters facing reconciliation after years apart, chi...

When the energy suddenly drains out of a room full of people, what could be the cause? In this short story, Malcolm, a successful writer and poet, suspects it might be himself.And when he meets another man, a talented oil painter who seems to have the same effect on a crowd, Malcolm follows him to seek out answers, and possibly a remedy.

The public library was going to be closed Christmas Day. The church shelter nearby was closed as well for Christmas Eve and Christmas night. With no day or evening shelter available for the street people in this small town nestled near the Rocky Mountains, the librarian hoped for a miracle.This gentle crime story with a touch of magic is the perfect read on a cozy winter night.This story was originally published in the book Magic and Mistletoe: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology, ...

Children face many dangers in the world, some old and some new. How do we protect them and ourselves? And most importantly, teach them to protect themselves?This story centers around an event in the Mt. Massive Wilderness of Colorado. The details are from a real-life experience I had with my mother while camping, and we still talk about it to this day.

When you look up the definition of a caper, you see that it can either mean to playfully skip and dance about; or it means an illicit or silly escapade or activity.These stories are a mix of silly, strange, miraculous, dangerous, supernatural and hopeful tales. But they all involve the arts. From sculpture, design, painting, music, and even perfume making, these stories are about the makers of art or the consequences of their making.

A professional photographer who won't back down from a mystery when friends or family are in trouble - even if her own life is in danger - Rowan O'Donnell is a woman to be taken seriously.Whether it's a case of murder, suspected drug dealing, or kidnapping, Rowan isn't afraid to stick her nose in and ask the hard questions. And woe to anyone who threatens her dog, Twist.Rowan O'Donnell was created as a way for me to unite and share my love of photography and mysteries. Expl...

An artist lost to time in the jungles of India, a missing, security guard, and a damaged painting. Le Tigre is a short story about a painting come to life, in a most horrible way.

What happens when you don't take charge of your destiny? One young woman tries to survive the challenge of her life when a mountain hike becomes a life and death struggle.

This short story was first published in the collection Her West. A young Latina mother and her son are traveling to California to start a new life. Unfortunately, she has very little money and when her car gets a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, she has to depend upon the residents of a small, conservative town.

This short story is a reverie about winter snow, the night skies, the mountains. And it is about loneliness and longing.This was first published on the Author's website as a Christmas gift for her readers and family. Now it is available here for all to read.

I grew up in a neighborhood where there were several houses believed to be haunted by the children who roamed the area. This is probably true of many areas where homes are old and family histories have morphed over time. Half-heard gossip can fuel the imagination.In this short story, rumors of a home haunted by ghosts gives way to very real family drama. This is a coming-of-age story where the imaginings of childhood are overridden by reality.