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  • "A Wishing Star" by Katie Jordan

    Momma frowned, adding a pinch of herbs to the pot. I believe that today I, too, have found a treasure.” “Wait here, will you love? I won’t be but a moment.” “I told you before and I’ll tell you again. I didn’t do anything.” Sean slapped the counter. “I hardly care about a limp.”   He squeezed her hand back.

  • FTM Flash Fiction Contest Winners

    But the village has changed since I took her place. I'm so shocked at the tiny voice that answers, I have to gather my wits along with my shawl over my head The little girl steps back as if I were the one who frightened her. I show her the brush and how to lean far in. I promise her a cookie if she helps me, but she knows I've got a secret.

  • Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

    Do you love the idea that there is magic/power in sewing and herb craft? I don’t want to give too much away, but the best way to sum up the big storyline is that Isobel and her Her writing style remains lively and highly readable, no matter what the subject in the book. I’m going to start reading her other books as soon as I’m done with this review. Like I said, buy it! You can find it HERE.

  • Throwback Thursday: The Forest in Winter by Carol Scheina

    through underbrush, swinging torches into shadowed corners. I thought you’d be sleeping.” “I was,” Forest replied dryly. “Oh, I’m so sorry, dearie, I didn’t mean to disturb your winter nap. I was just looking for someplace to settle my old bones, and your forest was so welcoming.” “I think I’d prefer to stay, dearie. The dark woods never have quite as much prey.

  • Cinderella’s Hearth: Just Ask Him What He Wants, By Kate Wolford

    (Note: This is where I have to say that I routinely surprise women friends and family with gifts. Anyway, my husband Todd and I decided years ago to just ask each other what we want. Last Father’s Day I did get a bit creative and got Todd a ZINGERMANS Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich Kit Last, I always take time finding a special card for a friend or loved one for any occasion. Todd and I always display the cards we give each other. That’s all for this week.

  • Book Review: The Goddess Effect by Sheila Yasmin Marikar

    She’s hurting from the loss of her beloved father and has some ill will toward her mother, who she, nonetheless Indian wedding, a truly bonkers retreat (there’s something horrible in those gummies at that whacky gathering She’s a fresh new voice, and I look forward to reading more of her work. But I’m a grandmother, and I wasn’t offended. You can find a copy of the book HERE.

  • Celebrating Winter: Quotes, Art & Folklore by Amanda Bergloff

    WINTER FOLKLORE & ANIMALS 10 Strange Signs Predicting a Hard Winter Woodpeckers sharing a tree Pigs gathering Maurice Sendak, In January Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.

  • Cinderella’s Hearth: The Most Magical Party Mix

    It’s a perfect treat to take to Memorial Day gatherings. Everyone eats it! Enjoy! This week's pick: The Most Magical Party Mix I recognize that I may seem to have gone way down the rabbit Process is key here. I also strongly recommend using Crispix as the cereal if you can find it. I do not think the wheat cereal tastes nearly as good as the other two, so I leave it out, but mix up

  • Review by Kelly Jarvis: Shadowland by P.L. Hampton

    between the worlds, and odd things begin to happen; the family cat disappears, Aaron’s wife starts to see shadows You can find the book here. Her work has appeared in Eternal Haunted Summer, Blue Heron Review, Forget-Me-Not Press, Mermaids Monthly

  • Cinderella’s Hearth: In a Dark, Dark Room, by Kate Wolford

    In my case, the light I receive in my extremely sunny house during these months means that I have a lot They are really a shade rather than a curtain have a metal frame that you insert inside your window’s Nonetheless, I would have paid triple to have shades that work this well. I haven’t slept this well in 35 years. I promise.

  • Throwback Thursday: Seasonal Affliction by Robert Allen Lupton

    The oldest and youngest brother repaired two broken wheels and the other three gathered the woman’s belongings I thank you. I am not just an old woman. I am a weather witch and I would reward each of you with a boon, a wish if you will. “I hate winter. I hate cold and I hate chopping wood. I would have no winters on my land.” I hate rain. I would have no spring on my land.” “Summers make me sweat. I hate heat.

  • Throwback Thursday: A Change of Weather by Deborah Sage

    Her sorcery-cloaked sisters come seeking her spells. Stirring storms of fire and ice, Water and wind, Shadow and light, The Weather Witch obliges. Her cauldron brimming with Gale and flood, she speaks the spells Her sisters seek. business executive who after years of being committed to the bottom line is gaining equilibrium in her psyche through her endeavors in folklore.

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