Can you believe it's July? June was hot and dry here. The plants and I are a little concerned to see what this month brings. What's your weather like?
We finally got the fish spout put out.
A hydrangea for Andrew:)
This is pretty blurry. It's a squirrel gnawing on a hard roll I threw out:)
The HH got me 4th of July flowers.
From Colorado
Thanks, Julie
From Colorado
Thanks, Julie
From California
Thanks, Denise
That's all, blogger buds.
Thank you for having me over to visit today, Sandra 😊 to talk about my latest release, Sounds in the Silence!
My reading pleasure, Denise. I loved this story.
I’m always intrigued by the creative process behind an author’s story ideas. So, today I’ll share where Sounds in the Silence’s idea originated.
Back in 2020, I wrote a poem for Suzanne Burke’s ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #21 NEW Image Prompt.
With a picture of an old house, I wrote a haibun poem.
THE TRUTH
Wood slats replace the glass in my childhood home. Rocks and years stripped away its beauty. Long ago, this empty house was full of life. People traveled great distances to attend lavish parties. Our family was admired and respected, until I disappeared. They hung my beloved husband for a crime he didn’t commit. Only I knew the truth. No one heard my ghostly protests. Someday we’ll be reunited, but only after people finally learn what really happened.
the house isn’t haunted
I only want to be found
murderer with me
When I posted it on my blog I got several comments, including Sandra, suggesting I make it a story. So, when I participated in NaNoWriMo the next month, I wrote the rough first draft of this story. Then it waited patiently for me to get back to.
Blurb
A dual timeline where murder has consequences 40 years later for the living—and deceased.
Maria and Logan Davis stumbled upon the perfect old house by a secluded lake—a prime candidate for their dream inn. They knew a renovation was involved but didn’t expect a persistent ghost that pleaded to be found. Determined, Maria delved into the mystery, only to uncover a haunting love story and murder from the Roaring Twenties. Yet, the young couple’s curiosity shifts to fear when they realize someone has taken a dangerous interest in their barn. With time ticking away, they must unravel the secrets of their home’s past before it’s too late.
Fun Finn Facts
1. My favorite children’s books were A Wrinkle in Time, The Hobbit, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.
2. I do believe in ghosts and the unseen around me.
Author Bio
D. L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in reading all types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations include children’s books, adult fiction, and poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to all readers to join her.
D. L. Finn Links
Greetings, Blogger Buds. I'm taking a brief hiatus. I'll be back Friday with a wonderful new release from D.L. Finn. Enjoy your week:)
I'm over at Cowboy Kisses chatting about Jesse James. If you're in the vicinity and interested, please stop by.
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