New author blurb – what do you think?

I updated my Goodreads author blurb, because the next book in my Mangas County Mysteries series is still on track for late April/early May release. I’m pretty sure the final cover is good to go, but I’ll share only when it’s absolutely for sure! Lif Strand’s first novel, Evolution Device,… Continue reading

Of valerian and other out-of-control issues

Before I say anything else, I want to mention that the flowers in the photo at left are pink valerian and orange marigold. When I found the valerian plant at a local nursery I got excited. I’ve discovered that valerian helps me get to sleep and I thought it would… Continue reading

The value of education

“College is not about grades. No one cares what grades you got in college. College is about exploring. Just try stuff.” That’s what Kevin Kelly says in his book, Excellent Advice for Living. I agree! After learning the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic, I believe the value of any… Continue reading

DARK GREEN: It’s simple but not easy

See that book I’m holding in the photo (don’t look at my hair, please). That’s my novel DARK GREEN, the first in the Mangas County Mysteries series. When I published it last fall I didn’t know it was going to need a subtitle. I mean, I knew that it was… Continue reading