Category Archives: A Writer’s Life

That Time I Had an Obnoxious Neighbor

Posted on February 19, 2021 by TBM

In The Setup, Rory shares a story about collecting discarded plants to build a plant wall on her deck to block out an annoying neighbor. This is actually based on something that happened in my real life. When I moved … Continue reading →

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Lady Grey Wishes You a Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2021 by TBM

Before I get to Lady Grey, I just wanted to mention, if you click on the image above, you’ll be taken to a page to download two free books. A Woman Complete, Book 7 in the Lizzie series, and Letters … Continue reading →

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How Many Sausages Can I Cram into This?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by TBM

During one of the scenes in A Woman Trapped, Lizzie has an Instacart misfire. This incident was kinda based on one of my own ordering mishaps. Way back in another lifetime, early April 2020, I downloaded the Instacart app since … Continue reading →

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Are Mohawks Back In Style?

Posted on January 21, 2021 by TBM

I have terrible hair. It’s super thin and dull brown, although gray is quickly overtaking the brown strands. I’ve never been able to style my hair the way I want it. Even professionals have tossed their hands up in defeat. … Continue reading →

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The Long Stare

Posted on January 6, 2021 by TBM

One of the things I love about cats is their attitude. No one can throw shade as well as a cat. I mean the Better Half does a decent job when she notices another gnome (to understand this, click here … Continue reading →

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I’ve Picked Up an Odd Hobby During COVID

Posted on December 15, 2020 by TBM

So, I have a confession. 2020 has done it’s best to stamp out any hint of happiness in my life, and it’s almost been successful. But I’ve been doing my best to fight the darkness by shrouding myself in silly … Continue reading →

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Her Name is What, and How is it Spelled?

Posted on December 11, 2020 by TBM

There are two facts you should know about me: I have atrocious spelling skills. (This sequence of words took a few attempts before spellcheck could figure out what I was trying to write.) I’m really bad with names. These two … Continue reading →

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Who do you believe?

Posted on November 21, 2020 by TBM

I have few needs in life. I love silly cartoon T-shirts (usually Disney or Peanuts and the occasional funny history quote). Hot showers every night before bed. And, to be fed every few hours. During the summer, I volunteered to … Continue reading →

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There’s What in New Hampshire?

Posted on November 15, 2020 by TBM

Those who know me best are aware of two undeniable facts. I can’t do math or find anything on a map. So, way back in early summer (which feels like decades ago), when Miranda MacLeod asked me to accompany her … Continue reading →

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Trying to Hold onto a Semblance Normalcy

Posted on November 9, 2020 by TBM

This has been a weird year, and the news seems to get even more depressing, making it hard to stay sane. Or even semi-sane. Some days, I end up binging on ice cream while watching Disney movies to avoid going … Continue reading →

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