Jul 29, 2013 | A Day In My Life
My name is Liss MacCrimmon. Well, no. It’s Liss Ruskin now. And Liss is short for Amaryllis, but you can see why I never use it. This is not a good start. I’m usually much better organized than this. I make lists. Lots of lists. Some of them are more helpful than...
Jul 25, 2013 | A Day In My Life
“Reveille! Reveille! Reveille! All hands heave out and trice up.* Reveille!” How do you like my alarm clock on board the aircraft carrier, USS Blanchard? My dog tags will tell you I’m McCabe, Hallie L. 023-71-7048/USN/B-NEG/PROT. I’m a Petty Officer Second-Class in...
Jul 24, 2013 | A Day In My Life
Come on in. You want some coffee? I just made a fresh pot. Kelly’s not here yet, so I’m taking the time to do my nails. That girl will come waltzing in here around nine after she’s made both her daughters late to school. I already been to the Grill with my José for...
Jul 23, 2013 | A Day In My Life
Aidan Rhodes is the mysterious, “godfather”–like figure in the Witchcraft Mystery Series; he’s also a very powerful witch. Lily Ivory – the series protagonist– is never quite sure where Aidan’s loyalties lie, or whether or not he can be trusted. Perhaps if...
Jul 22, 2013 | A Day In My Life
Do you like going to festivals? I do. By the way, my name is Lulu and I own this barbeque restaurant. It’s your first time here? Oh, I recommend the ribs, for sure. And don’t forget the spicy corn muffins to go on the side. Yes, festivals can be a whole lot of fun and...
Jul 18, 2013 | A Day In My Life
“Meg, what’s this in your notebook about crickets?” I started. I had been so busy on my computer that I hadn’t even noticed my brother Rob come into the trailer that served as headquarters for the Un-Fair, Caerphilly’s annual agricultural...
