Tag Archives: memories

Ghosts of Malice Past

Posted on May 1, 2023 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. Malice Domestic, a gathering of mystery readers and writers, has just wrapped up its thirty-fifth conference in Bethesda, Maryland. Although I would encourage anyone who writes mysteries, especially in the traditional and cozy genres, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Malice Domestic, memories, nostalgia, past Malice Domestic conferences | 14 Comments

1968

Posted on January 16, 2023 by kaitlynkathy

Kathy Lynn Emerson/Kaitlyn Dunnett here. Today is Martin Luther King day. Dr. King (born January 15, 1929) was assassinated on April 4, 1968, almost fifty-five years ago. Thinking about that, I’ve been trying to remember my reaction to his death. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged 1968, Bates College, Edmund Muskie, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Martin Luther King Day, memories, student riots | 10 Comments

Remembrance

Posted on November 19, 2021 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, once again waxing nostalgic. The farm that belonged to my mother’s side of the family has appeared in many of my books, in one guise or another, and I even based my children’s book, Katie’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Coburg, grandmothers, Hornbeck, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Katie's Way, memories | 4 Comments

Purple Asters

Posted on September 29, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark with a reprint of an essay I wrote in 2005 for Wolf Moon Journal. I’m sharing it because it relates to fall and when I came out of the Alfond Center this morning after my aquatic exercise class, … Continue reading →

Tagged fall, gardening, Hartland Maine, John Clark, memories, purple asters, Sennebec Hill Farm | 2 Comments

Sam’s Ghost

Posted on June 8, 2020 by bereksennebec

I’ve had plenty of ‘by myself’ time in the past several months. With Beth going to Belgrade 5 days a week to take care of our grandson, that leaves me, Bernie (our dog) and my thoughts. I’ve noticed I’m spending … Continue reading →

Tagged Chelesa Maine, fishing, Friendship, gardening, John Clark, John R. Clark, Loss, Memorial Day, memories, Sam Morrison | 4 Comments

Plans, as in Floor

Posted on September 26, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, today talking about one of the things I always do during the planning stages of a novel. Even if I’m going to be writing about a fictional place, I collect maps of the real surrounding … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Deadly Edits series, farm/boarding houses, Ho Ho Homicide, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries, memories, Mikki Lincoln, nostalgia, settings in fiction | 6 Comments

The Scent of Balsam

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Brenda Buchanan

The simplest thing can bring on the flood. A song. A scent. The shiny red-green-gold beads in a strand of garland. It’s Christmastime, and for me, sentiment comes easy. Putting up the tree triggers the memories, doesn’t it? Last weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Balsam, Bing Crosby, Flying Saucer, holidays, memories, Ribbon Candy, Santa, Silver Bells | 12 Comments

Charmed, I’m Sure . . . and a giveaway!

Posted on December 1, 2017 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. The other day I was looking for something in my jewelry box and came across my old charm bracelet. Remember those? Or maybe what you remember is something called a charm bracelet that looks entirely … Continue reading →