historical fiction writer, amateur photographer, retired computer guru and math geek
Whaddaya mean it's still January???? Will the snow gods never stop? Our total is now over 130" (our yearly average is 120"). And pity the poor north country. Their totals are nearly THREE TIMES as much as ours. Even the snowblower has given up.
What?? What person in their right mind wants it to be February? February is the coldest--and often snowiest--month in this neck of the woods. A twenty-eight/nine-day month that feels like forty. By now most of us snow-belters are sick, sick, sick of snow and cold. And this year has been a mother-----. What's worse, it's … Continue reading Is It February Yet?
I've heard it a lot lately--perhaps because I am one of a group of *cough* aging individuals: "Seems like winters have been wimpy lately. Where's the good old-fashioned winter we had as kids?" Well, folks, here it is! As of December 31, 2025 we've had 58 inches of snow so far this winter. FIFTY-EIGHT INCHES! … Continue reading A Good “Old-Fashioned” Winter
Today's the day, friends! Nostalgia is out in the world. To purchase your copy, visit my website at: https://utterloonacy.com/books-2/nostalgia/
They say editing is the hardest part of writing. I would disagree. If you are an indie writer like me, the hardest part of writing is getting your book publishing-ready. This means formatting the interior and cover according to the rules set forth by the company that will print and distribute it. It seems each … Continue reading Published!
No, this isn't a story about my Thanksgiving feast. Although there was lots of good food--and dessert--no "humble pie" was served. Nevertheless, I might have eaten a little bit of it, the night before. We'll start with this question for you, dear reader: How many times have you found yourself reading a book and *tsk-tsking* … Continue reading Humble Pie
I spent two years on the twisted road of writing. There were roadblocks and switchbacks. Ice, snow, rain. (uphill both ways?) At first I didn't really know where I was going, only that the journey must be undertaken. I had to tell this story, but how? How could I take a bunch of letters, over … Continue reading To the Finish Line!
On October 18th, I attended my third "Author Meet & Greet" hosted by Baldwinsville Public Library. At those three events combined, I have sold two copies of War Sonnets. October 18, 2025 Author Meet and Greet at Baldwinsville Public Library, Baldwinsville, New York Several of the authors at the event this October got to discussing … Continue reading Author Events
The Psychological Landscape of the Civil War - an Editorial Review of Nostalgia from the Historical Fiction Company, By DK Marley Susannah Willey's "Nostalgia" is an enlightening historical novel that promises early a lasting impression. It uses the Civil War as both a setting and a psychological landscape where the battlefield is not only a … Continue reading Another Five-Star Review!
Last week was spent in Michigan visiting Charlie's brother, Dave, and sister-in-law, Joan. His sister Judy and her husband Doug were also there--all three of the Crary kids together again! We spent the first and last nights of our trip in Dunkirk, NY at my sister's house to cut the 8 hour trip into manageable … Continue reading Michigan! and…
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