C. Toni Graham's Blog
June 19, 2018
100 of My Favorite Things (no particular order)
My husband. My girls. My son. My dog Cooper. Brownies without nuts. Writing. The smell of clean linen. Paris. Open-face peanut butter sandwich. Pedicures. Back rubs. Family. General Hospital. A clean house. Reading. The sky after a rainstorm. New toothbrush. Chocolate ice cream. Fleur de lis symbols. Dragons. Monterey, CA. Old typewriters. Astrology. Hula Hoops. Floating on my back in the pool. Fairies. Telling jokes. Lemon drop martinis. Weddings. Crossroad puzzles. Long showers. Angels. Bookstores. Homemade tacos. Crafts. Hardcover books. Marvel superheroes. Tongue twisters. Calligraphy pens. Disneyland. 90's Music. Blue. Watching TV in bed. Babies and toddlers. Doodling. Fairytales. New car smell. Dogs. C.S. Lewis. Scented lotion. Fantasy books. Giraffes. Moisturizer. Dancing. Mythology. Christmas. Coffee. Watering plants early in the morning. Magic. French fries. Seeing kids with talent. Watching football and basketball games. Art. Alone time. Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. This is Us. Sharpies. Spaghetti. French. Quiet time. Giggling until I can't breath. Love songs. Stimulating conversations. Sleeping during a rainstorm. Animated films. Celtic knots. Manicures. Harry Potter. Inspiring others. Coloring books. Hershey's chocolate. Clean bathrooms. Saint Patrick's Day.Tulips. Journals. Photo albums. Cheese and crackers. Hoop earrings. Disney Princesses. Designer purses. Dreaming. Hotdogs with mustard. Smell of the ocean. Handwritten letters. Comfy clothes. Riddles. Shel Silverstein. Warm bread. King Arthur and Merlin tales. Stationery.
July 15, 2013
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June 17, 2013
Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals Wins Award
Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham receives Honorable Mention recognition at the Los Angeles Book Festival for YA Fiction.
June 13, 2013
A Favorite Character
I like the odd and sort of off-beat characters in stories. Those that are memorable because of physical traits, actions, or their way of speaking or how they are perceived by the other characters. It doesn't have to be the main character for me to gravitate toward them and desire more. I think about "Dobby" in Harry Potter as an example. He had an essential role that weaved in and out of a couple of books and yet, he was not a primary character. I was left wanting to know more and was heartbroken when he died while saving Harry.
I have a character in Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals that I adore. While he is not a featured character, he has an essential role. His name is Keene Ardara.
— Introducing Keene Ardara: “You dare to trounce on my land three over three over three and then dare not speak? One of you can surely muster up a syllable or two to explain your intrusion upon my property as I don’t see a gag in any of your mouths.” His snarl exposed the top row of his rotted, and sharp jagged teeth.
His demeanor is gruff and yet his tender heart rises to the surface periodically and when least expected.
Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals
I have a character in Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals that I adore. While he is not a featured character, he has an essential role. His name is Keene Ardara.
— Introducing Keene Ardara: “You dare to trounce on my land three over three over three and then dare not speak? One of you can surely muster up a syllable or two to explain your intrusion upon my property as I don’t see a gag in any of your mouths.” His snarl exposed the top row of his rotted, and sharp jagged teeth.
His demeanor is gruff and yet his tender heart rises to the surface periodically and when least expected.
Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals
