Archive for April 2018

Recently I had the chance to introduce the ocean to someone who never thought about it.Sure, they had seen it a few times, played on it’s beaches, but getting to know it–well, that’s a different story. I have no more power to make someone know the ocean than I do having a rock talk, but…

The last couple of days have been quite blustery and overcast, but that’s no excuse for not walking on the beach. A real mermaid is sea bound in all types of weather. And if you missed the storm last night, it was a doozy-Amphitrite had the ocean whipped up into a frenzy. If you don’t…

Poseidon plays a significant role in my next book THE MERMAID DID IT. I’ve been learning a lot about this Greek god while working on the new project–he is the brother of Zeus, he’s the god of the sea and other waters, of earthquakes and horses.  Not surprisingly, and like most of the gods of…

Lovely day for a walk on the beach. Found 12 pieces of glass and a nice sized shark’s tooth. If you’ve read my Waterlogged, Bridge Tender and the Tower, then you are familiar with the character Lev. He’s a bit more active in this new book THE MERMAID DID IT. And poor ol’ Paula, all…

Another beautiful day at the beach. Thank you Jesus–and Happy Easter! The above is a water color by Patti Blacknight. Patti is the owner of The Mermaid’s Purse in Surf City and a very talented artist. She does some funky stuff with what is called Steam Punk–anyway–Patti is designing Poseidon, a sort of character in THE…