Henny James by Judy Alter

Irene Foxglove is going to ruin my family Christmas in Texas and Charlie’s wedding—I just know it. She and her entourage are here in Fort Worth for the holiday, staying in the Stockyards. Imagine that: the diva and faux French chef who despises everything Texan in the...

Henny James by Judy Alter

Henny sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name? Henrietta James, but everyone except Irene calls me Henny. I can’t imagine where my Mom got that nickname. How old...

Henny James by Judy Alter

Hi, I’m Henrietta James, only everybody calls me Henny. I hate Henrietta. My mother gave my sisters decent names—Beth and Jenna—but I guess because I was first, she was bewildered I really can’t talk but a minute. Irene Foxglove, my favorite diva chef, is back from...

A Day in My Life ~ Henny James by Judy Alter

Most mornings I wake up hoping for a typical day, but with Irene Foxglove—“Please call me Madame”—as my boss, no day is typical. Madame is the star of a second-tier, low-budget TV cooking show on an independent channel in Chicago, and I am her assistant. Which means...

Get To Know ~ Kelly O’Connell by Judy Alter

Kelly first appeared in Skeleton in a Dead Space and the best way to know a person is by asking questions, so let’s meet Kelly. What is your name? Kelly O’Connell. How old are you? Late thirties, staring forty in the face. What is your profession? Realtor. I...