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Getting serious about writing a series

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By donalee Moulton

About a year ago I had a new book come out — and with the publication of Melt, I officially had something else. My first series: the Lotus Detective Agency. Melt is the second book to feature Charlene, Lexie, and Woo Woo, three women who meet in a yoga studio and go on to discover they have a penchant for more than downward dogs.

When I wrote Bind, the first book that brought these women together, I knew it would be a series. I do not know why I knew that, but it was a feeling I didn’t question. That feeling also shaped how the first book unfolded, knowing a second would soon be in the works. I could give some things away; I couldn’t give everything away. What happened in the first book had to be the reality on which the second book would be founded.

While each book must stand on its own, they are indelibly interconnected. The women grow as detectives. They refine their skills, and their collaboration. Their friendship deepens. There’s also a romance that blossoms in the pages of Bind and is more firmly rooted in Melt. And there is a dog whom I’ve become quite fond of.

I realized that the style and tone of the first book, my voice, must also be the same in book two. Readers expect consistency, within reason. What resonated with them in the first book should be found in the second, third, and subsequent books. Personalities do not abruptly change unless this is part of the plot and clearly spelled out. Lighthearted stories do not suddenly become dark without buildup and explanation.

That said, sequels cannot be mere reproductions of the original. There must be growth, there must be new challenges, there must be hiccups, stumbles, and imperfections that will further be explored in future books.

Logic must also prevail. My three women are not in law enforcement and have no background in crime solving. As I result, I didn’t feel they could realistically help to solve a murder in book one, or book two. Their credibility and expertise had to develop over several hundreds of pages. Now they’re ready.

The real question is: Am I? I’ve discovered the joy of writing a series also comes with angst. I feel an obligation to get it “right” for readers who have embraced Bind and Melt. I also feel an obligation to Charlene, Lexie, and Woo Woo.

And, of course, I’ll need another one-word title that reflects what goes on inside a yoga studio and what happens outside that studio when a crime has been committed.

cover of Bind

Lotus Detective Series #1

cover of donalee Moulton's book Melt

Lotus Detective Series #2

Word Walls by Saralyn Richard

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During the time I served as a school improvement consultant, one of the trendy instructional strategies was word walls. Whatever the subject, one could build vocabulary by splashing pertinent words around the environment. Student-generated word walls that spilled over walls, ceilings, floors, and out into hallways became the rage, and we even had contests and prizes for the classes who generated the best word walls.

Surrounding oneself with the most important words was the equivalent of setting out on the journey to learn the unit’s content. Of course, it wasn’t just the words. The meanings of the words, though not usually visible on the wall, traveled to the learner’s brain subliminally. So, the word wall, through single words or phrases, told a story to the brain.

In preparation for the imminent publication of PORT OF DESTINY: A Victorian History, Mystery, & Romance, I thought about how a word wall, like the title, book description, and cover, might convey in a pithy way what the book is about.

So, here’s a word wall for PORT OF DESTINY. Which three words do you find most intriguing?

 

PORT OF DESTINY will be released next month

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Here’s what author Sherrill Joseph has to say about it: “Richard’s remarkable historical tale of pain and passion weaves a gripping dual narrative about two young women—Rosa, already in Texas, and Chana, desperate for independence and to escape rising pogroms in Russia. Their lives, and those of the men and family members in their spheres, converge amid persecution, immigration, love—and murder.

Richard delivers vivid imagery, brisk pacing, rich character development, and shocking cliffhangers that make the book impossible to put down. The ending is powerful—expect goosebumps and misty eyes.”— Sherrill Joseph, author of the Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries

 

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Shop Your Series

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by Paula Gail Benson

I was so happy to see the return of Ted Lasso because I had missed the characters, storylines, and vicarious visit to the British football (soccer) world. But, I must admit another joy of watching the series is the fashion. People who know me well recognize my obsession with purses and handbags. When Pippa Middleton carried a Modalu satchel the day after her sister’s royal wedding, I tracked it down and shamefully spent to acquire one. I love it.

Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham on Ted Lasso, has carried many bags I find very appealing. In Episode 1 of Season 4, she arrives in Kansas City to visit Ted carrying a stunning white tote. After viewing the show a second time, I took to the Internet to find that tote.

What I discovered was even more interesting.

There is a website where you can find items featured on TV shows. Here’s the link: https://www.shopyourtv.com/

According to the website, it was created in 2011 by Chloe Bell, an Australian TV enthusiast and blogger, who left the university for a semester and felt “incredibly bored.” Working with her sister Kirsty, at first they covered only five shows, but now have a staff of ten that covers 2,800 shows and lists over 350,000 items on the site.

You can search by show, character, or type of item. For instance, items listed from Ted Lasso’s Episode 1 of Season 4 include handbags, shoes, jewelry, specialized tees and shirts from Kansas City museums, and a baby’s onesie. Once you have found the item you are seeking, you can click on a link to buy it new (sends directly to the store carrying it) or second hand (Ebay, Poshmark, others).

Rebecca’s white tote that drew my attention was a Christian Louboutin Large Cabata Soft Leather Tote Bag. Only $1,790 new. I have not purchased but continue to admire from afar.

A little more research revealed a site that located fashions and other items from movies: Homepage | Shopyourmovies.

This site features fashion from both films and TV: Filmgarb – Clothes from movies n’ shows

Several sites indicate where to buy clothes from TV shows: Worn On TV | Where to buy clothes on TV Shows, soap operas, and talk shows, Spotern | Watch it, Get it, and Look the Part ® | Shop TV Shows.

One site, Home — Femestella, provides information about outfits seen on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Bravo, and Netflix.

Cinema Spells is an online shop that helps recreate vintage looks from films and TV. It offers some paid services but has a disclaimer that it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands or productions referenced.

From what I could tell, these platforms are not subsidized by the fashion industry. When I posed the question on Google, it indicated no direct subsidies but there might be potential for an affiliate commission if a person clicks on a product, is directed to a seller, then purchases the item.

Are you ever captivated by something you’ve seen in a movie or on TV?

Presidential Humor…

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This post is dedicated to the fearless leaders of our country who have wittily (or not) contributed memorable public statements to be celebrated on National Presidential Joke Day.

Yes, it’s a real thing that comes around every August 11 to commemorate attempts at humor coming from the mouths our Chief Executives, past and present.

Funny, Not Funny?

Although humor was invented millennia ago, the inciting incident for this celebration actually occurred in 1984, when Ronald Reagan was about to launch his regular weekly radio address to the nation. As he frequently did before the broadcast went live, he warmed up his voice with something humorous. Only this time, the feed was already live.

“My fellow Americans,” he intoned in his best Presidential voice, “I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.”

Scrambling to avoid the unleashing of a real-life War of the Worlds, news outlets removed the remark before their broadcasts aired, but it remained on the recording for posterity. It is said that Reagan’s poll numbers dipped for a time after word of his oopsie got out, but at least the Kremlin recognized a joke when they heard it.

George W. Bush was funny without even trying, as evidenced by the several books of humor written about his gaffes.

His speeches even gave birth to a new literary term, Bushisms, that refers to his frequently error–prone speech. Examples include “They misunderestimated me,” and the classic, “Is our children learning?” He was given a Lifetime Achievement award in 2008 for “services to gobbledygook”  by the Plain English Campaign.

Going back in time, we have Herbert Hoover, who once quipped, “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.” Not sure I’d laugh at that one.

Jokesters in Chief

The best humor, seems to me, comes from presidents who know how to laugh with their audience. Abraham Lincoln was a true quipster. Once accused of being two-faced, Honest Abe is said to have replied, “If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?”

Bob Dole, who wrote a book about Presidential humor (or lack thereof), cited the reason for losing his bid to be Vice President as this: “I didn’t show enough leg.”

In modern times, presidents leaned more and more on speechwriters to insert humor where needed.

At his last White House Correspondents’ dinner, the beleaguered Bill Clinton said he felt sorry for Republicans because they only had seven months left to drive him out of office.

“So little time, so many unanswered questions, he quipped. “For example, over the last few months, I’ve lost ten pounds. Where did they go? Why haven’t they presented them to the independent counsel? How did some of them wind up on… the host of Meet the Press?

If you tuned in to the video of the latest Correspondents Dinner, you might wonder if the current occupier of the White House employed writers at all, or if he was simply putting his own riff on the sterling prose they’d dutifully prepared for him. Based on the facial expressions and body language of his writing staff and other attendees, they  looked like they’d been stricken with food poisoning.

Some presidents just aren’t born jokesters. According to Bob Dole, while  Founding Father John Adams was known as lacking a sense of humor, he was “a sharp-eyes satirist.” But his son, John Quincy Adams was “often cranky and full of insults.”

Several writers have written about dealing with their employers’ public utterances. Liz Carpenter, who spent her White House years as Lady Bird’s secretary told this story about Lyndon Johnson. after his writers sent him what he considered too “highfalutin” because it contained several quotations by Aristotle. According to Carpenter, Johnson snorted, “Those folks don’t know who Aristotle is,” where upon he replaced the attribution with “as my dear old daddy used to say to me…”

I have a feeling there were some head-shakes and slapped foreheads in the Writers’ Room when the staff heard that one.

Which President do you think was the funniest?

 Gay Yellen’s award-winning writing career began in magazine journalism. She later served as the contributing editor for the international thriller, Five Minutes to Midnight (Delacorte), which debuted as a New York Times “Notable.” Her Samantha Newman Mystery Series is packed with suspense and laced with touches of romance, heart, and humor.  Available on Amazon or to order through your favorite bookseller.

Photos are official White House images

 

My Traveling Book

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My Traveling Book

Tired of sweltering heat and sticky summer humidity? If you’re looking for the perfect escape, head to the Pacific Northwest.

Summer in the San Juan Islands is nothing short of magical. Since moving here, we haven’t needed air conditioning. We simply open the windows and let the cool marine breeze drift through the condo. Add whales gliding through nearby waterways, miles of scenic hiking trails, charming waterfront villages, and ferries that make island-hopping an adventure, and you’ve got the perfect summer destination.

Of course, no trip is complete without a good book.

Settings have always been one of my favorite parts of writing mysteries, and my third Kate Caraway Animal-Rights Mystery, Eagle Crossing, is set on beautiful Lopez Island. If you’re planning a visit, bring a copy along—or stop by Watermark Book Company before catching the ferry and pick one up. As you follow the mystery, you’ll also discover many of the island’s most memorable places.

Visit Iceberg Point, where lucky visitors may spot orcas. Wander the secluded shores of Blackie Brady Memorial Park. Collect beach treasures at Agate Beach County Park. Hike to breathtaking Watmough Bay, or spread out a picnic at Spencer Spit State Park while watching sailboats drift by.

Because Eagle Crossing centers on an animal rehabilitation facility, you can also visit two of Lopez Island’s most unique attractions: the Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary and the delightfully named Women Who Stare at Goats Collective.

Who says a mystery can’t double as a travel guide? Pack Eagle Crossing in your suitcase, and let the story lead you to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enchanting islands.

Find Out What’s in Store on Lopez

Kathleen Kaska writes the award-winning Sydney Lockhart Mystery Series, winner of the 2025 PenCraft Award for Best Series, and the Kate Caraway Animal-Rights Mystery Series. Her trivia book, The Sherlock Holmes Quiz Book, is in its third printing. Kathleen has recently won the Amity Literary Award for her upcoming novel, Death Without Dignity, which will be released in January 2027.

http://www.kathleenkaska.com

https://anamcara-press.com/

https://www.bookbub.com/search/authors?search=Kathleen%20Kaska

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Meeting the Authors of Freed by the Frontier

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by Paula Gail Benson

What better way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence than to read stories about the people whose lives created the history of our country? Denise Farnsworth, Sherry Shindelar, and Susan F. Craft have each contributed a novella to Freed by the Frontier. I’ve asked them to introduce themselves and to tell a little about the setting and characters they portray. Please let me recommend these accomplished authors to you. I think you’ll truly enjoy their work.

Denise Farnsworth

North Georgia native Denise Farnsworth, formerly Denise Weimer, has authored over twenty traditionally published novels and novellas—historical and contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and time slip. As a freelance editor and Acquisitions & Editorial Liaison for Wild Heart Books, she’s helped other authors reach their publishing dreams. A wife and mother of two adult daughters, Denise always pauses for coffee, chocolate, and old houses.

How did you select the setting and time period for your story?

The setting and time period of Ofuskee Trail Surrender, 1814 Georgia and present-day Alabama, is linked to the first novel of my Scouts of the Georgia Frontier, A Counterfeit Betrothal. Keturah Caldwell, the heroine of the novella, was the fancy fiancee from the east in A Counterfeit Betrothal. She and her family disappear on a trip to visit her betrothed on the border of Creek Indian Territory. The epilogue reveals they were set upon by robbers, and sold to a band of Creek warriors, then at war with the white settlers and the Cherokees. A mysterious brave protects Keturah as she’s taken deep into enemy territory.

While the story takes place during America’s Federal period (Regency in England), its remote frontier setting gives it a more Colonial feel. Many people are unaware that the Cherokees fought with the Americans against the Creeks and British during the Red Stick or Creek War, part of the War of 1812. I’ve enjoyed bringing this lesser-known era and setting to life in several stories, including those mentioned and A Contrary Betrothal, releasing this August.

What makes the characters unique in Ofuskee Trail Surrender?

As in the other two stories in Freed by the Frontier, the heroine is a strong woman who rises to the challenges of the wilderness and a totally different way of life. Only, Keturah doesn’t start out strong. She starts out spoiled, accustomed to using her beauty and charm to get what she wants. As she grows as a person and in her faith, she learns to rely on her mind, spirit, and courage, and especially her faith. Wildcat, the hero, holds a secret that makes him more like her than Keturah ever expected, but he teaches her patience and the strength that can be found in surrender.

Sherry Shindelar

Originally from Tennessee, Sherry loves to take her readers into the past. A romantic at heart, she is an avid student of the Civil War and the Old West. When she is not busy writing, she is an English professor working to pass on her love of writing to her students. Sherry is an award-winning writer: 2025 Maggie winner, 2023 Genesis finalist, Maggie finalist, and Crown finalist. She currently resides in Minnesota with her husband of forty-one years. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. Connect with Sherry at sherryshindelar.com.

How did you select the setting and time period for your story?

My setting and time period, Indian Territory and Texas in the late 1850’s, were selected for me in a way. My novella is the prequel to the first book in my Lone Star Redemption series, Texas Forsaken, which was inspired by the real-life captive story of Cynthia Ann Parker. Cynthia Ann was captured by the Comanche at age nine on the Texas Frontier and recaptured by the U.S. cavalry in 1860. Texas Forsaken starts right before my character Eyes-Like-Sky is recaptured in 1860. The prequel, “Wichita Path Sacrifice,” which is part of Freed by the Frontier, is set three years earlier and portrays the story of how Eyes-Like-Sky fell in love with a Comanche warrior, Dancing Eagle. I love stories set on the frontier, and I’m intrigued by the men and women who risked all for a new beginning.

What makes your characters unique?

As mentioned above, Eyes-Like-Sky was inspired by the real-life story of Cynthia Ann Parker, the most famous captive of the nineteenth century. During the twenty-four years she lived with the Comanche, Cynthia Ann integrated into the tribe, fell in love, married, and had children. The last thing she wanted was to be ripped away from her Comanche family. Her life story haunted my heart for years. That is why I chose to write a story about a captive on the Texas Frontier. I wanted to take a few grains of her history and develop a character inspired by Cynthia Ann, but with a much different life trajectory. In the beginning of “Wichita Path Sacrifice,” Eyes-Like-sky is fighting to escape her captors, but when her strength and courage earn her the admiration of a rising warriors, she begins to question whether escape is what she really wants.

Susan F. Craft

Nationally acclaimed writer of inspirational historical romance, Susan F. Craft retired after a 45-year career in communications. A widow who was married 48 years to her high school sweetheart, she has two adult children and one granddaughter. A history nerd, she enjoys painting, singing, and sitting on her porch watching chipmunks dine from her bird feeder. She recently learned how to play the ukulele. Soli Deo Gloria

How did you select the setting and time period for your story?

When I first came across the Great Wagon Road, the idea of a trail traversing the eastern coast of the US fascinated me. I had only ever heard of the pioneers who journeyed out West. I remembered how much as a child I enjoyed the TV series Wagon Train and thought a series of romances portraying the hardships of travelling in the 1750s might interest other history buffs. The Blue Ridge Mountains hold my heart. My senses come alive when I visit them. I chose the 1750s because I wanted to expand my knowledge of a time period little known to me. It was an exciting time of settlers, clashes and friendships with Native Americans, a hotbed of the beginnings of the French and Indian War, as well as the stirring of hearts and minds toward rebellion against England.

What makes your characters unique?

My characters struggle with divorce. Though not unheard of in Colonial America, it was uncommon and frowned upon by all levels of society. The heroine suffers shame and the damage to her reputation from a sham divorce that causes her to mistrust men. The hero hears the rumors and gossip that conflict with the woman he begins to care for.

 

Denise, Sherry, and Susan, thank you for being with us at The Stiletto Gang. Thank you for your wonderful stories and best wishes for Freed by the Frontier!

Country Music and Truth

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by Paula Gail Benson

As Killer Nashville approaches at the end of August, I’ve been binge watching Nashville, the musical/soap opera drama TV series that aired on ABC from 2012 until 2016 and on CMT from 2016 to 2018. It’s now available to view on Netflix.

From the beginning, the episodes chronicle the careers of Rayna Jaymes (played by Connie Britton), an established country star trying to maintain and improve her place in the industry, and Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere), a newcomer ready to take Rayna’s place as the Queen of Country Music. An interesting dynamic between these characters that helps to showcase locations in Nashville is that Rayna comes from “old money” and had to leave her wealthy home at sixteen to pursue music. Through her eyes and her family’s activities, viewers see the symphony, political events, Vanderbilt University and Hospital, and private schools. In contrast, Juliette was raised by an addicted mother in a trailer park. Her experience has hardened her from beyond scrappy to mean and vindictive. She confronts a lot of trouble, most of it arising from her own actions.

Both have frequented the Bluebird Café, a small restaurant/performance venue in a strip mall that opened in 1982 and has become a mecca for established and aspiring song writers. I think the series made it look a lot easier to get a seat or a place on stage at the Bluebird than it actually is.

The show has been praised because it features music as much as drama. The actors sang the songs they performed and some of them have gone on from the series to develop musical careers.

During one trip to Nashville, I met a young Uber driver who worked to transport actors and crew to the locations. It was interesting to hear how Nashville embraced the series. The driver had made enough from the work to take a trip to Europe. A great return.

My parents met in Nashville. Seeing the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry (which I attended with Debra Goldstein to see Garth Brooks) have special meaning to me.

What I’ve particularly enjoyed is how the series depicts the unseen aspects of the music industry, especially what it’s like to write a song. There are lots of scenes where people try composing alone, then turn to work with others to come up with lyrics and tunes. New artists are encouraged to draw upon their own experiences, to describe situations that touch them personally.

The personal connection is a strong identifier with the musicians depicted on Nashville. I know that fiction authors don’t always tell stories based on their own lives or experiences, but many do feel it’s important to keep faith with their readers by maintaining certain elements. I pondered on that as I watched Nashville and saw how language and brands were carefully chosen and protected. Maybe that’s why it is so important to write from a place and about a situation that truly resonates with you. I think that’s what Nashville is trying to tell us: being true to yourself is a quality that readers and fans appreciate and respect.

I hope you will have the chance to experience Nashville in person. It has its own special magic.

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A question or two about writing

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by donalee Moulton

A new book means new opportunities to talk about writing. Here are a few questions I’ve been asked as Cardinal takes flight. 

What was the most difficult piece you ever wrote? What made it difficult?
I wrote an article early in my career about an infant born several months prematurely (with only a tablespoon of blood in its entire body if I remember correctly) and the fight to save the little one. I recall drafting the article with tears streaming down my cheeks. In that moment I realized, for me, that journalism was about moving people as well as informing them.

What sort of research do you do for your work?
Research is essential, even when you think you won’t need to do a lot of it. For example, there were key elements to my first mystery book Hung Out to Die that had to be authentic, at least in a fictional context. I had done a lot of reporting on the cannabis industry and had the opportunity to tour a cannabis-production plant before it opened. Likewise, for years as a freelance journalist, I wrote on the health sector and health issues, including mental health and personality issues. As a communications specialist, many of my clients were from this sector. All of this research knowingly and unknowingly fed into Hung Out to Die.

Which books and authors do you read for pleasure? Is there an author that inspires you?
I relish reading. I was a judge in the Crime Writers of Canada’s Awards of Excellence this year, and I got to dive into fabulous – and very diverse – books that kept me on my toes and my eyes glued to the page. When I was younger and I was discovering the wonder and wow of the mystery genre, I devoured authors like Tony Hillerman, Martha Grimes, Ruth Rendell. More recently I have discovered writers like Richard Osman. And Delia Owens’s Where the Crawdads Sing was nothing short of joyous.

Was there a person who encouraged you to write?
My mother taught me to love language – and to respect it. She cared about words and getting the words right. She was my greatest influence.

What would you say are your strengths as an author?
I always find it easy to get distracted when I am writing. As a freelance journalist, however, I learned to stay on track. Working to deadline meant there often wasn’t time to travel down interesting but non-essential paths. You are also working to a specific word count as a journalist so you know no matter how interesting the asides, they will not make it into the article for length reasons. Rigor is required.

How often do you write, and do you write using a strict routine?
I am not a marathon writer. I am a sprinter. I can’t sit and write for hours at a time. I break up my writing by taking a yoga class, soaking up some sunshine, checking email, doing some paid work. I do try to write 1,000 fictional words a day. Some days I achieve this. We don’t need to talk about the other days.

From Pink Slip to Published Author

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Barbara Bos, Founder of Women Writers, Women’s Books

A couple of months ago, I was approached by Barbara Bos of Women Writers, Women’s Books. She introduced herself by saying she’d learned about me from following The Stiletto Gang and wondered if I’d like to share my backstory to becoming a published author.

I’ll admit to being suspicious. I’ve had “offers” from big name authors (who likely have never heard of me), bogus bookclubs, and countless “reviewers.” I’m still waiting to hear from Reece Witherspoon or Nicole Kidman looking to option one of my books…I’m sure that’s coming next.

Anyway, Barbara’s email to me, unlike the scams, read like a human had written it. And it wasn’t filled with all sorts of fake flattery and inflated promises.

I dared to search for the website (without clicking on any links in her email).

And turned out, she was the real deal. Nonetheless, I responded with a cynical “What’s it going to cost?” Barbara assured me the ask was being made with no expectation of payment. Further, the deadline was flexible. That was a good thing because at the time, I was fully immersed in getting the beta copies completed for my current true crime in progress, A Fatal Affair. We settled on June 1st.

Judy on the way to Whistler, British Columbia

Fast forward to the end of May (and I’m not usually so last minute) and I wondered what the heck I was going to write about. Barbara had suggested an origin story would be of interest, and so I went back in time, to 2003, when two events occurred to change the course of my life.

What were those two events?

Well, you’ll have to read the article to find out, and I hope you do. Because the moral of this story is that “the end” is just a new beginning.

And that the harder you work, the luckier you get.

Here’s the article: https://booksbywomen.org/judy-penz-sheluk-from-pink-slip-to-published-author/

 

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Clicking Our Heels – Our Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

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Clicking Our Heels Featured ImageClicking Our Heels – Our Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

Mary Lee Ashford – Much to my family’s chagrin, I’m not an ice cream fan. I don’t hate it but would never seek it out. However, I do like sorbet and raspberry would be my favorite.
Donalee Moulton – Currently Häagen-Dazs mango raspberry. But I am leaning towards Chapman’s Black Cherry.
Donnell Ann Bell – Hands down German Chocolate… okay, strike that, I’ll go with Coconut pecan. They’re cousins, right?
Gay Yellen – Butter pecan. Love the flavors!
Debra H. Goldstein – Coffee, but I’m not adverse to mixing it with chocolate chip mint
Bethany Maines – Strawberry. But good strawberry, not weird chemical strawberry. I like fresh berries and the mix with good ice cream is perfection. If I think it’s icky cheap ice cream then I go with Mint Chocolate Chip, which is harder to screw up.
Lois Winston – It’s a toss-up between Ben & Jerry’s Steven Colbert’s Americone Dream or Cherry Garcia. Why? I love chocolate, cherries, vanilla, waffle cones, and caramel, but I don’t think I’d want to mix cherries and caramel.
Judy Penz Sheluk – Chocolate chip mint. I also like chocolate mint candy bars. A solid combination.
Kathleen Kaska – Anything with chocolate, peanut butter, maple, and espresso, because real ice cream shouldn’t be fruity.
Saralyn Richard – Back in the day, I loved Baskin-Robbins chocolate cheesecake ice cream. I used to buy it in three-gallon packages. That flavor evokes memories of college and dating and the early years of marriage.
T. K Thorne – Expresso. It’s like the best of coffee and cream, but strangely, I drink my coffee black. Go figure.

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