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My Best Friend’s Valentine (1 of 4)
Happy Valentine’s Day, Dickens Stationers! For your romantic enjoyment, here’s a brand new, first of a four-part podcast of me reading my short story, My Best Friend’s Valentine. This tale unravels the love story between Jacob Marley’s mother, Leah Marley, and Dickens Station’s trusted general contractor and hardware store owner, Mason Carver. I also thought you might enjoy a glimpse of how our favorite Christmas-themed village celebrates other holidays, in this case, Valentine’s Day. (Read More …)
Christmas Renewal, Scene 4: Old Joe and Scene 5: Reunion
In Christmas Renewal, Scene 4: Old Joe, one of Dickens Stations more colorful characters takes George on an excursion into the railroader’s past to a fateful night that redirected George’s life, all the while revealing a new path forward into a meaningful retirement. In Christmas Renewal, Scene 5: Reunion, George is reunited with his family, and a remarkable revelation from his granddaughter Sophie mends George’s heart and breathes new life into his soul. Truly a Christmas Renewal. (Read More …)
Christmas Renewal, Scene 3: The Veteran
George, a retired railroad conductor, feels lost and washed-up after his career ended and his family drifted apart. Lissa introduces him to Troy, a veteran who found new purpose after losing his leg. Inspired by Troy, George begins to question his own limitations and finds a new perspective on moving forward. (Read More …)
Christmas Renewal, Scene 2: The Old Lady at the Church
The podcast “Christmas Renewal – Scene 2: The Old Lady at the Church” features a heartwarming encounter between George and Layla in a candle-lit church. Layla shares her inspiring story of overcoming a tragic accident, proving that strength can rise from despair. This touching moment leaves George reflecting on the power of resilience and faith. (Read More …)
Christmas Renewal, Scene 1: Cat Nap
My award-winning short story, Christmas Renewal, is not a Christmas tale. I publish it in January because it’s really a New Year’s story intended to inspire my readers as they contemplate the possibilities of a new year. May you find a sense of renewal within you as you reflect on George Gandy’s evening of rediscovery and renewal. This is the first in a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal. Today’s scene is entitled “Cat Nap.” (Read More …)
The Most Thoughtful Christmas Gift
One of the most thoughtful gifts I received this Christmas was so unexpected and delightful it actually rendered me speechless. Click “Read More” to discover what it took to accomplish the impossible. (Read More …)
Year in Review and What’s New for 2024
Happy New Year! In this post, I look back on the successes of 2023 and talk about what I have planned for you, my readers, in 2024. (Read More …)
Clues or Gumshoes?
When reading a mystery, do you like to follow the clues and solve the crime yourself, or enjoy the read and let the gumshoes figure it out? This inquiring writer wants to know in this edition of “Ask the Readers.” Click “Read More” to tell me what you do. (Read More …)
The Trash or The End?
If a book is letting you down, do you toss it aside in favor of another book, or do you stick with it until the end? This inquiring writer wants to know in this edition of “Ask the Readers.” Click “Read More” to tell me what you do. (Read More …)