Vestige – Review

Goodreads Synopsis: Dr. Maxwell Stein, a seasoned child psychologist practicing in New York, is about to head off on vacation, when the past comes back to haunt him. A visit by a former patient, now a mysterious adult, takes him by surprise to deliver a priceless gift. Her simple message, sets the wheels of his …

April Self-Love Quarantine Sunday

Hello Dearest Readers, As redundant of a question as it may seem I would like to know how you are all doing? We find ourselves in unprecedented times, many told to stay home as much as possible while others are thrust onto the front lines of this pandemic. Wherever you might find yourself I hope …

Another writing challenge!

... and immediately the space quieted. Every ear perked in anticipation, every figure hunched in silent hope. A moment passed and finally, a collective breath escaped the group as they all straightened to sit tall once more. "What do you suppose it was?" Cella's gleaming hair twitched in the firelight. Anya's hand stretched out to …

First 2020 Self-Love Sunday

Hello Dearest Readers, How are you all doing now that January is finally over? Initially, I felt like it flew by due to the fact that I am moving come March and will no longer be seeing my nieces every day. But for some reason the last week just crawled by. It felt like I …

Writing Prompt Wednesday

  I had raised myself to be leery of guys named Nick. The fact that either a Joey or a Nick could be the undoing of me wasn't always my main focus. I had zoned in on the name Nick with my gut telling me, this would be the name of my would-be killer. At …

It’s 2020…

... and have we all heard the usual: "Did you make any resolutions this year?" I don't know what it is about this time of year, I love the whole notion of a 'fresh start' but the idea that I am pinning my hopes onto the first few weeks of one of the toughest months …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 3

Hello, Literary Lovelies! Thank you for your being a part of my holiday-themed tiny tales this year! Click below if you missed: The Ghost of Christmas Present - Part 1 The Ghost of Christmas Present - Part 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ “New patient coming in.” He hesitated for a moment looking over his shoulder  as if the …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 2

IF you missed Part 1 you can find it here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I looked at the rooms behind us and found myself unable to pull myself away from Scarlet’s still form in 212. Her case continued to be a conundrum to her doctors. Her comatose form having been completely dormant, leading everyone to believe there was …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 1

“Ghosted?” I imagined the word tumbling from my mouth falling not so discreetly to lay upon one of the hearts dotting my scrubs. It was almost ridiculous talking about a broken heart while wearing scrubs which screamed love for any and all to see.   “How have you not heard of being ghosted before?” Tawny stopped …

Silver Bells – Part 2

If you missed Silver Bells Part 1 - you can find it here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Silence descends on us once and I watch Merry’s eyes wander the rooms we slowly pass. I can’t help but follow her gaze. The Nurse is definitely right about the hodgepodge of characters here. We pass what I can only describe as …