Author Archives: Connie

Spring Fling Blog Hop

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March 20th ~ The Vernal Equinox is here! You might not think that’s such a big deal – not like the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year or the Winter Solstice, the shortest day, but the two equinoxes, vernal and autumnal, are just as important. Maybe I get excited about all this planetary… Continue Reading

Mystery on the Menu

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The Mystery on the Menu luncheon at the Cerritos, California library on January 28, 2017 was a fantastic event!  Fifteen bestselling mystery authors appeared before a packed audience. Paul D. Marks was our moderator for the “Write What You Know, Write What You Don’t Know” with D.P. Lyle, Naomi Hirahara, Dave Putnam and myself. Of… Continue Reading

Winter Solstice

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The winter solstice is a magical time. The shortest day and the longest night of the year has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years.  This year, 2016, it occurs on December 21st at 2:44 a.m. PST in the northern hemisphere of our planet as the Earth’s axis tilts furthest from… Continue Reading

My Visit with Shirley

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I fell asleep last night reading a collection of Shirley Jackson’s recently published short stories and essays.  I woke up this morning, poured a cup of coffee, and went back to reading.  Blissful morning and the coffee helped.  Sans coffee, I might not have taken notice of a few facts about Shirley’s life.  I hope… Continue Reading