The Airport Terminal was busy with early morning arrivals, and no one noticed the two small boys dressed as pirates. “How will we find our crew?” asked four-year-old Patrick. With the wisdom of a six-year-old, Liam pointed to a potted palm tree. “We’ll need to climb the mast up to the crow’s nest,” he said….
In The Christmas Carousel, eleven-year-old Rusty learns his beloved grandfather has Alzheimer’s. Rusty wants to buy a special gift to thank Grandpa for giving him a magic brass ring that turns each carousel ride into a time-travel adventure. In this excerpt from the book, Rusty and his mother are on their way to the local…
Few people know of its whereabouts in northwest Citrus County, but there exists a small plot known as the ‘Goodsen Family Cemetery’ there. It’s been neglected for so long, it’s almost impossible to find if you don’t know exactly where to look. If you happen to stumble upon it, you’ll notice a natural arch created…
“Jemma’s Ghost” was deleted from my second novel, Finding Persephone, when one of the beta readers objected to it because while ghosts and spirits are expected in the paranormal and/or horror genres, they do not necessarily fit within science fiction parameters. After much deliberation, I deleted this chapter from the final manuscript. I didn’t want…
David Giordano shares a local “Tall Tale” of “The Hidden Secrets of Manatee Island.
Caire Lane shares a short story about her and her sons’ difference of opinions, and the struggles it causes with their relationship with a humorous approach!
Harry Cooper provides a history lesson where LT. CDR. H. McCormick remembers SS WM. Gaston and U-861
Mary Lu Scholl shares a funny story about the time she gardened a mixed salad!
Donna Consiglio shares with us 25 Affirmations for Writers and a Self-Care for writers’ checklist!
Caire Lane shares a “Story to Remember” from the USS Gambier Bay, the only US escort carrier sunk by direct gunfire in battle in World War II.
