by jill | May 4, 2021 | Blog
Surprise At sunrise florescent hummingbird pops upfrom sweet-smelling sage, zips to my windowpane. She hovers on helicopterwings, gazes inside to mesmerize, makesme glow with a smile.I realize it’s been a while. Published in The Avocet, A Journal of Nature Poetry,...
by jill | Mar 6, 2021 | Blog
With exacting zeal, Tommy mimicsa serious man drinking a café con leche at an Upper West Side bar.Unshaven, wearing a jaunty Frenchcap, energized and spontaneoushe scribbles tiny indecipherablenotes and diagrams with black ink. Shimmering clusters of circlesand dots...
by jill | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog
Almost a year in lockdown now and with a new novel released into the world my workaholic tendencies have escalated. I find myself spending almost all my time marketing the Anne McFarland Series, or researching and drafting my next book. Don’t get me wrong I...
by jill | Jan 2, 2021 | Blog
Here’s my good riddance poem to last year. 2020 in ReviewGet downLow downUp & downLockdownDeep downDownward spiral Write it downEconomic downturnPolitical breakdownUpside downDowntroddenKnockdown drag outDowntown marchesBeaten downLockdownDown in the...
by jill | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
Cooped up at home with traditions and travel plans thwarted, separated from those we care about most, grieving the loss of income, health and loved ones this will be a difficult holiday season for most of us. There’s one thing still available to all to nourish,...
by jill | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog
There’s nothing like releasing a novel during a pandemic, racial unrest and a national election. I’ve always liked a challenge though and I’ve been busting my bustle getting ready for the October 13 release of my third novel, The Green Lace Corset. I’m happy...
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