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Behind The Book With Pauline
It has been a LONG tradition for me to interview myself about the story behind the story. I do this because no one else really wants to go there. Sometimes I don’t even want to go there, but a tradition is a tradition and I don’t want any book to feel left out (thank you,…
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Why I Wrote Soc Au’ Lait Stiff
I was born in what I’d consider a fairly austere state. It’s not Puritan level, because we do have rodeos, a lot of bars, and more guns per capita than any other state in the Union. My growing up years tilted more toward the austere side—except for the guns. What I’m trying to say is…
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🎄❤️ The Gift of Family: Gemma’s Holiday Lesson ❤️🎄
Greetings, my festive friends! As we prepare to deck the halls and jingle all the way into the holiday season, I can’t help but reflect on the heartwarming lessons we learn during this special time of year. And in “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas,” our nervous heroine Gemma is about to embark on a journey…
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🎁📚 Gratitude for My Baker Clan Readers 📚🎁
Ho, ho, ho, my friends! As we prepare to unwrap the chaos and joy of “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” in the Big Uneasy series, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have joined the Baker Clan’s adventures. From the very first page of “Guess Who’s…
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The Bleak Mid-Winter Coping
The bleak mid-winter, that time of year when the days are short, the nights are long, and the weather is colder than a witch’s heart, is a bit of a challenge here in Northern Wyoming. But let’s not despair, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this dreary time of year. First…
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Have You Busted Out Some King Cake?
Mardi Gras in New Orleans just wouldn’t be complete without a slice (or two, or three) of the famous King Cake. But before you take your first bite, let me warn you, this isn’t your grandma’s fruitcake. First things first, the traditional King Cake is a sweet, doughy treat, often filled with delicious things like…
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Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a celebration like no other. It is a time when the streets are filled with music, colorful floats, and costumed revelers. The party starts on Epiphany (Twelfth Night) and continues until the day before Ash Wednesday, known as Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, is…
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Alex’s Woes Get a Downshift to Worse!
Alex’s woes are about to downshift to worse in this snippet from Relatively Risky, the first book in my Big Uneasy series. Haven’t heard of my series? Here’s the short version: Rapid pacing, a sense of humor, lovable characters, and the no-holds-barred New Orleans setting make for a perfect storm of a mystery series. And…
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Had his Dad used the word “chick magnet?”
Alex’s woes continue in this snippet from Relatively Risky, the first book in my Big Uneasy series. Haven’t heard of my series? Here’s the short version: Rapid pacing, a sense of humor, lovable characters, and the no-holds-barred New Orleans setting make for a perfect storm of a mystery series. And here is your snippet! He…
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If You Were the Devil Where Would You Live?
The month is half over! It looks like this year is trying to out-pace 2022! I really need it to slow down a little and let me catch my breath! While I’m doing that, here’s a snippet from Relatively Risky, the first book in my Big Uneasy series! This is a great time to take…