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Here is an excerpt from BLUE (unpublished work-in-progress):
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    Lizzie Jordan was six years old when she realized the sky did not make noises.     It was embarrassing, really.     Tommy Rutgers, who was obsessed with all thingsmechanical, made this offhand comment as he glanced into the blue Bostonsky...    “That’s a Boeing 737 MAX with LEAP turbofans.”     Lizzie frowned. “What areyou talking about?”     “The jet! Didn’t you hear it? Maybe it’s going to Florida.My grandmother lives i...

Best Time of the Year!

Oh, how I adore October. I usually celebrate the 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN by enjoying a horror movie extravaganza. However, this year I am diving into horror fiction. Here is a brief overview of some excellent stories I've read recently...

1. A HOUSE WITH GOOD BONES by T. Kingfisher

Hilarious protagonist, laugh-out-loud humor, creepy storyline, very suspenseful, satisfying ending. Perfect Halloween read. Grade: A

2. THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT by Simone St. James

This is not a horro...

Let's get 2022 off to a magical start!

All of the Penny Watson books are 99 cents at Amazon, Barnes/Noble, and Kobo in digital formats.

They are also available in print--see my book page for purchase details and book descriptions.

If you need a bit of quirky fun, happy-ever-afters, and magical romance, please check out the collection.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! ✨

Love, Nina/Penny

 

A new family tradition is our "Chai Time." My husband has been making chai tea from scratch. He grinds the spices with a mortar and pestle, and then steeps the loose tea leaves with soy or oatmilk so my vegan daughter can enjoy it, too.
Lots of folks on my Facebook page asked for the recipe, so here it is.
This is not a quick tea process. It's a ritual. It's worth the extra time to make it from scratch because it's as close to authentic Indian tea as you can get.
It's also one of the only foodie r...

 

As all of you know, I am an obsessive horror aficionado. I love reading horror. I love watching horror. I am even writing a horror novella (LITTLE SHADOW MAN).

I was introduced to horror via Stephen King and countless creepy mystery novels. In the SK universe, THE SHINING is my personal favorite, and PET SEMATARY is in last place. I also wrote a college essay about THE STAND, as one does.

Color me surprised when I found out my friend J. R. Barrett is a newb to the horror world, Stephen King in pa...

Review for BRIDGERTON (on Netflix)...

As I was drunk-posting (on Facebook) last night about my BRIDGERTON binge (yes, I binged the whole thing last night, was up until 2 AM, and yes, I was drinking at the beginning, but unfortunately my buzz wore off about halfway through and I was stone cold sober for the end)...one word kept popping into my head...CRINGE.

Three main things about the show:

1. My overall impression was sort of a surreal over-the-top cartoon p*rno. Highly cringe-worthy.

2. This has a...

I love the concept of a squeaky clean and wholesome setting hiding a slew of dark secrets.
Barbara Wallace’s SADIE MCINTYRE MYSTERY series centers on the quirky townsfolk of Woodbridge, Massachusetts. But behind the mature maple trees and well-maintained colonial homes are shady secrets and messy lives.
A yummy combination!
BACKYARDS HAVE BODIES is the second installment of this series. Sadie McIntyre is the perfect cozy protagonist. A widow/real estate wanna-be saleslady, she has her finger on the...

Are you melting from the summer heat? Do you need something light-hearted to cool you off? Award-winning, bestselling holiday fiction? A quirky series about the five sons of Santa Claus, a bunch of rambunctious elves in the North Pole, and plenty of romance?

THE KLAUS BROTHERS SERIES is now on sale for the month of July!
All books are available in print and digital formats, at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.
Each book is now only 99 cents!
For more information about the books, plus purchase link...

Do you need something to brighten up your day? A little light-hearted distraction?

How about a book sale that includes a superhero weenie dog, a grumpy Scottish chef, an ill-fated Thanksgiving dinner, and a missing garden gnome? Also...plenty of delicious food, "mature" romance for folks over 40, and a touch of glorious Vermont.

For grown-ups:

A TASTE OF HEAVEN

APPLES SHOULD BE RED


For kids of all ages:

LUCY THE WONDER WEENIE


All ebooks are on sale for 99 cents. Available at Barnes and Noble, Kobo,...

I thought it was a good time to post some updates about my health.

Last summer I mentioned that my blood sugar was too high, and I was dieting to lose weight and bring down my A1C.

What happened?

BEFORE: CHUNKY CHEEKS



AFTER: 30+ POUND WEIGHT LOSS


Well, here's what happened. The doctor put the fear of God in me, and I went gangbusters with a low-carb diet.
It's eight months later, and I'm still losing weight (albeit at a slower pace). I also brought down my A1C. Yipppeeeeee!
How'd I do it?
First of...