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March 28, 2020 | News, Quirky, Short Stories | 6 Comments
Magi Mistake © mary lou deridder 2020 David Munro wanted a refund. He’d paid for the “Strong and Successful” elixir to help him get the guts to ask Sanford for a raise but that was not what he got. He knew that right away when he found himself browsing in the Valentine Card and Gift…
March 17, 2020 | News | No Comments
February 17, 2020 | Adult Mystery | No Comments
Alicia Martin scurried up the walk as fast as her bulk would allow. Her chest rattled as she fought for breath. Patsy feared she would have a heart attack. She was right behind her and they almost collided as they tried to get through the gate together. Adele Pendergast, on her knees by the flower…
January 28, 2020 | News | 1 Comment
Da ta da da!!! Drum roll please. Imagine me biting my nails and looking bewildered. That's the inside me. Outside, I look pretty cool and sophisticated as I make this earth-shaking announcement: I will be publishing my first middle-grade novel with Miriam Laundry Books sometime in the fall this year! Presently, I am one of…
How is it that we do not know The spirit people of the sky In spirit dwellings sailing by, But eyes and ears and hearts we close? *** In massive halls they bluster by Eagerly display their show Straining down to those below Pouring favour forth. And I? *** With ever longing wish, look up…
