“Max owned the florist shop a few doors down, The Pink Rosette. Melanie breathed deep when she entered. The scent of sweet flowers filled the air. He came out around the counter to greet her. His round, wire-rimmed glasses and flowing, thin, white hair made him look like an old rock star. The smeared green … Read More about The Pink Rosette
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Second Chances
“The thrift store, Second Chances, was more like a small, upscale vintage boutique. Carol, the owner, created stunning outdoor displays. A wooden tea cart lined with crocheted doilies held a porcelain teapot and a few delicate china cups. Tiny silver spoons scattered about complemented the flowered, decoupage wood grain on the cart. Off to the … Read More about Second Chances
The Mockingbird Café
Every novel has a coffee shop in it, right? Well, every contemporary story does, and Shattered Guilt has the Mockingbird Café. It’s an actual establishment in Bay St. Louis. I’ve never been there, but it was on our schedule to visit when I planned our trip back in March of this year. We were all … Read More about The Mockingbird Café
Piers, Piers and More Piers
What is it about piers that fascinates me? If my memory is correct, the Bay St. Louis shoreline was dotted with them. All along the coast. I was saddened to learn how hurricane Katrina had wiped out most of those private little respites. Here it is sixteen years after the big storm, and I think … Read More about Piers, Piers and More Piers
A Trip to Bay St. Louis
For the next seven days, come with me to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where I lived as a young girl. It was the inspiration for the fictional setting of Bay Town in Shattered Guilt. I lived in Bay St. Louis for only one year, but what a full year it was. I guess it was … Read More about A Trip to Bay St. Louis
Pastor Desmond’s Spicey Sweet BBQ Rub
The 4th is over, and I’m wiped out. Thus the day late post. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. Whether it was a madhouse of people, a quiet day, or something in-between, there’s something special about a holiday that hangs in the air. We had a full house, and I loved it. Cooking, eating, … Read More about Pastor Desmond’s Spicey Sweet BBQ Rub