happy winter, everyone

(Photo by Steve Rawley) notes and a fast hello from me… are you interested in Siberian ice drummers? pretty coooooool. 😉 We finished my Grandma’s cookbook awhile back — makes a lovely holiday gift. And the price is right. Here’s a sample recipe: CHOCOLATE VOLCANO CAKE 8 x 8 inch pan 350 degree oven 1 …

Hey. We wrote a new book!

Did I mention that already? It’s my Grandma Dorton’s memoir/cookbook, and I say “we” because it’s her words, our recipes, Steve’s sharp editing, design and technical know-how. Buy a copy or two — this makes a good gift. Enjoy, and bon appetit, babies. — Nancy

playlist for my Grandma

Did you notice how Josh Turner flips upside down briefly in that clip? Not all of us are gifted at production, just sayin’. More on that later. So. Writing. Writing is not that tough, if you know how to do it. Which I don’t, really, but that’s not the point. Writer’s block? Yeah, I’ve heard …

Mt. Hood, Winter Solstice 2010 by Steve Rawley

Welcome to my blog. What’s shaking?

Hello, cats and kittens, What’s happening out there? This is the first post for my author blog. The pressure is on to write something brilliant here. It’s quarter to three on a sleepy, gray and quiet Wednesday afternoon. I’m listening to bad ’70s music. It ain’t gonna happen. I’m working on my next book, as …