I’ve always wanted to write a country song. I love countrymusic and how artists tell stories with such few words set to beautiful music. Overthe years, I’ve put pen to paper and attempted to write a poem that couldpossibly morph into a song.There’s just one little problem … I don’t hear music. Can’t play music.Continue reading “SCRITCH, SCRATCH, FEEDBACK”
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PERFECT IMPERFECTION
On June 2nd, my son Derrick would have turned 44. This year marks the 8th birthday I haven’t been able to celebrate with him. As you can imagine, this is a hard day for me. This year, a few of my friends bought me a ticket to attend a Beattle’s cover band concert. It wasContinue reading “PERFECT IMPERFECTION”
MEDFORD EVENT
EVERY SPARE MINUTE
Some of you know I lost my son, Derrick, to a sudden heart attack. The seventh anniversary of his death is coming up on May 11th, a day I now dread. Luckily, I have family and friends who invite me to various activities in an attempt to distract me from the heartache of that day.Continue reading “EVERY SPARE MINUTE”
WHISPERING WILLOWS
Drum roll, please!!! The 3rd book in my Stoneybrook Mysteries series is available for pre-order at Amazon! Whose remains have been found at Willow Lake? Will Wyatt’s anger at his brother drive Harley away? Can Harley channel her beloved Aunt Cindy, and learn to ‘shut up and love’? Pre-order your copy today and discover theContinue reading “WHISPERING WILLOWS”
MARKETING 101
I love everything about writing my books. The research and plotting. Developing characters and creating scenarios for their fictional lives. Deciding what crime my villains will spring on their unsuspecting victims. And not knowing how the book ends until I make the journey with the characters is so satisfying. I do not, however, enjoy marketing.Continue reading “MARKETING 101”
MARCH NEWSLETTER
Spring greetings, everyone. I have been collecting email addresses for a couple of years now and am finally sending out a newsletter. I’d love to get your opinion as to whether you want to receive a newsletter. Did I entertain you and give you valuable information? Would you participate in a contest? UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS: DrumContinue reading “MARCH NEWSLETTER”
GOOGLE IT!
Eons ago, when I wrote my first book, I actually had to go to the library to research untraceable poisons, fast acting poisons, skin absorption poisons. Yes, I was poisoning someone and yes, I’m that old! I loved going to the library, I mean after all it is filled with books! But as a singleContinue reading “GOOGLE IT!”
AUTHOR EVENT
FINISH LINE
“Hi, my name is Kimila and I’m a word-aholic.” I absolutely love words! I grew up in a family of storytellers and some of my crazy clan may have made up their own words occasionally. For instance, warshcloth for washcloth, tempature for temperature and yellow for hello. You get the idea, right? Now part ofContinue reading “FINISH LINE”