My pup and I continued our hiking adventures today at this beautiful park close to home.
Author Archives: Paper Crow Blog
Fine-tuning My Writing Focus
With the passing of time and transitions apparent in my nonwriting life, it’s natural that I’ve then begun to reflect on my writing’s own evolution.
Trails: Campbell Creek Loop Trail at Raven Rock State Park (Lillington, NC)
My dog and I spent a few hours hiking this 4.5-mile trail in North Carolina.
So I Decided to Write a Cozy Mystery (Here’s Why!)
Cozy mysteries are always set in a place where people know each other, the townspeople are charismatic, and the shop owners seem to be living their dreams selling coffee, flowers, and chocolates. Every once in a while, it’s nice to read about a town that pays its workers a livable wage and doesn’t crush employees’ souls.
Book Review: “Things We Lost to the Water” by Eric Nguyen
I would never have guessed that this was the author’s first book. After making my way just a few pages into the story, I knew I’d stumbled onto something special.
Writing Product Review: Rocketbook Core
My thoughts on the Rocketbook, the reusable notebook that’s linked to cloud services.
Getting Back to Living (and Reading!)
I know everywhere in the world isn’t so lucky right now, but I am grateful to just breathe a small sigh of relief, at least for a moment.
How My Writing Process Has Changed Over the Past Year
Life has changed over the last year, and as always, my writing process has followed suit.
Book Review: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano
The sole survivor of a plane crash, 12-year-old Edward tries to find meaning in his new life.
Book Review: “A Lack of Temperance” by Anna Loan-Wilsey
While Hattie is shocked to learn her new employer is a leader in the temperance movement, she’s even more surprised to find the woman has been murdered. Hattie transforms from secretary to detective in “A Lack of Temperance.”
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