Category Archives: Brenda’s Posts

Election Day Soundtrack

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

The first presidential election of my lifetime was in 1960, when John F. Kennedy was running against Richard Nixon. My blue collar family was comprised almost entirely of staunch Democrats, mostly Irish ones at that. Needless to say, in my … Continue reading →

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A HORRIFIC TIME FOR DEE ROMMEL; Found in the third book – 8 DAYS – of the Dee Rommel Mystery Series

Posted on October 8, 2024 by jselbo

Kate Flora, intrepid leader of the blog suggested we share a portion of one of our books that has a HORROR element.  The Crime/Mystery genre can include danger, near-demise moments for sure … this is one I picked to share … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Autumn, and Crime Bake

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Brenda here, a bit freaked out that it’s October 4. How did we get here so fast? No two ways about it, the big seasonal shift is upon us. Apples are being picked, fall festivals are in full swing and … Continue reading →

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Fall’s Observable and Unobservable Mysteries

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Fall is slipping in the door before summer has quite departed, wearing sensible shoes and socks as it ushers out its sandaled predecessor. Autumn is the most emotional seasonal transition for me, more than the start of a new year, … Continue reading →

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The Giant & The Hummingbird

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Writers take many approaches to telling a story. We use words and pictures. First and third person narrators. Single and multiple points of view. Fact and fiction. There are endless ways to spin a tale. Recently I experienced (and truly, … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Peas Once Again

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Hello dear blog readers, and happy Independence Day to you. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my life so I’m following the footsteps of my colleague Kate Flora by re-running a favorite post today.  This was written on … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Again

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Last month I wrote about how happy we were to connect with my Fenton cousins who still make their home on the farm in County Kerry where my grandmother was raised, and how intrigued we were during a visit to … Continue reading →

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Finding Family in Ireland

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

We’re recently back from a two-week trip to Ireland where we spent most of our time on the rural west coast. Winter there was cold, gray and wet, much like Maine, but spring was in full flower when we arrived … Continue reading →

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FINAL STORM REPORT OF THE SEASON!

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

If you’re reading this on April 4 that means you have power or at least internet. Congratulations! Today’s yet another spring surprise, an April storm that forecasters promise will yo-yo from rain to snow to sleet to who knows what.  … Continue reading →

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A Big Welcome to Rob Kelley!

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Rob Kelley writes about the intersection of high technology and crime, where perpetrators live in the world of theoretical math and cutting edge science. They may be more sophisticated than your typical criminal, but at bottom, they want the same … Continue reading →

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