Rosalia Gomez by Ileana Muñoz-Renfroe

“Your incessive chattering is not going to make me listen to you,” Rosalia Gomez known to most as either Abuela Nana or just Nana said in a frustrated tone. “I’m bored!” Trying to ignore her was not going to work. So, Nana decided it was time to tackle the situation...

Kate Downey by Tammy Euliano

A day in my life…that depends on which day. Let’s go with a typical work day I suppose, though even those have been chaotic for the last several months. Generally the plan is: up at 5:30am with an alarm clock named Shadow whose gentle pressure on my arm becomes soft...

Julia Kogan by Erica Miner

Dear Diary, Well, the night has finally come. I can’t believe it’s here. My debut as a violinist with the orchestra of the most prestigious opera company in the world: the Metropolitan Opera! Of course, in spite of my excitement, fear, trepidation, nervousness, and...

Cory Leigh Jones by Shelley Dawn Siddall *plus giveaway*

I wonder if I should put my shoes on? Do you think that would stop a murderer? Let me explain, no wait! You’ll never believe how good things are going for TJ and me. I’m Cory Leigh Jones and he’s Trevor Lee Jones and this is our first-year anniversary. He’s just the...

Robin George by Mary Ann Jacobs

When my beloved husband John died suddenly leaving me with an eleven- year-old to raise, I had to take stock of my life. John and I had always loved the towns in the Berkshires and had hoped to retire there. After a short grieving time, I returned to the small town of...

Mosey Frye by Kay Pritchett

Me: I’m traveling on a paddle steamer from New Orleans to Memphis, and Mosey has agreed to meet me at the marina in Hembree. I’m here now on the veranda overlooking the river. It’s a warm March evening just before sunset, and Mosey’s making her way across the swinging...