Monthly Archive: October 2011

Oct 30

Backlash Background

The third book in the Spy Series, BACKLASH, is now available for download on Smashwords and I thought some background would be helpful. In my mind, the story wasn’t over when we last left our group in Paris.  There was more to say, and some questions were left answered.  It also occurs to me that …

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Oct 27

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

  Autumn has arrived in the Okanagan Valley. Fall’s frosty hand has begun to show its artistry and the results are stunningly beautiful.  This photo was taken in our community a few days ago. It almost makes you forget that winter is just around the corner. So I began to think of things that I …

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Oct 20

A Dialogue Issue

As stated in the last post, I shall try to explain how and why certain characters speak in a specific manner.  Most of my characters are Canadian, ergo North American and therefore, they speak in a manner in which most folks that might read this series speak daily. However, there are Canadians whose first language …

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Oct 14

The Cast of Characters

As I edit Secrets (for the hundredth time – or so it seems), two thoughts occurred.  One, that perhaps some discussion about some of the characters might  be beneficial, and two, some explanation of my reasoning for the manner in which the characters speak. I shall discuss some of the characters in this post. In …

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Oct 07

Some of the Secrets from “SECRETS”

SECRETS is the second book in the Spy Series, and I am polishing and editing and busily trying to make it as perfect as possible for its upcoming trip to Smashwords.com. So, what is Secrets about?  It is a continuation of the story begun in Spies & Lies, and spotlights Sonya and Bryan, who have …

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Oct 02

October Blues

I love spring. In my world, the outside becomes every shade and nuance of green.  Bright flowers begin to cheer us and annuals are planted that please and beautify our lives all summer and into fall. Autumn is pretty too, with its wonderful colours and bright crisp air.  But, unfortunately, it heralds winter.  We cleaned up …

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