Years Later Sadly

Kicking around this idea. I have a couple who are bound together by true love, yet the man remains distant and remote, even though his heart clearly belongs to her. There are several ways that this particular story can end between them. They are minor, yet important, characters in CounterClockwise, and I’m wondering about how…

Mrs. Tracy Douglas Allen

I thought I would introduce a new character. Since I’m in the process of writing an update to book #3 “Race Against Time”, I thought I’d fill all of you in on one new character – even though she will not be a central character, she does eventually make an important difference. Her maiden name…

Once A Casanova Always A Casanova

It’s discovery time. There comes a moment in a relationship when it’s either going to move forward and become permanent or it’s going to go down in flames. More than one of my characters experience this moment – and for at least one of them it does not end well. He can lie all he…

She Does Not Break Down And Cry

Not  this time.  This time it’s different. She’s said her piece. Made her opinion well known to him. And for once, for the first time ever since she fell in love with him, she does not break down and cry. Maybe it’s just that she’s had enough of the heartbreak. Maybe she’s realized that she’s…

19th Century Hair Pins

More than just functional. Hairpins date back centuries ago to ancient China and were used on a regular basis by women to secure what was sometimes very elaborate hairstyles. The single prong pin was originally made and it came in various lengths and with many different accent ornamnets attached. Materials ranged from silver, gold, wood,…

King Of Swords Fights For You Or Against You

He uses his head first. Even though he’s a helluva good fighter, The King Of Swords prefers arbitration over aggression. He wants to discuss the matter at length, point to the logic in his thinking, and reach a sensible, fair agreement. Well read and mentally sharp, this king comes with much the same attributes as…