The House Mysteries

Harry Potter Half Blood Prince!

Yesterday I dressed up as a Hogwart's witch and went to see the new Harry Potter Movie! It was, in my opinion, the best HP movie yet!

 

And my cat Abigail agrees!

Call to ARMS: Breakin and Attempted Burglary at my home

Readers beware!

Last night a man entered my home and tried to steal my purse! I was home watching Harry Potter and I happened to look up, and there was a middle aged man standing in my dining room with his  hand reaching into my purse. I SCREAMED, "NO YOU DON'T" and charged him. He bolted. Called the police, 911. Lots of police came. CSI was here. Very terrifying.

These are our times. While my mystery protrays the evil trying to get inside the White House, there are real dangers all around. And in this economy, we are ALL at risk. Be safe. Keep your doors locked. Watch out for your neighbor. Peace be with you all.

Quiet Pre-Raphaelite Morning

Things are finally settling down around here, after a month of travel, online teaching, and my first book signings for Keeping House. We had two book signings in downtown Greensboro, at the Yew Tree Gallery.  The cover artist Richard Phillips joined me in the event. I mets lots of wonderful, interesting people! At the book signing on July 3rd, there were even belly dancers at the back of the gallery performing! I had a small book signing up in Virginia, organized by my Mom. She is turning out to be a real book peddler. Who knew? Last week I sent out alot of review copies of Keeping House to various bookstores and organizations, including Monticello and the WHite House Gift Shop and Barnes and Nobles. Here's hoping Keeping House will soon be in bookstores across the land.

This morning I found some new Pre-Raphaelite art I wanted to share.

 

This one is The Legend of Sir Percival by Cowper

 

Ophelia by Paul Steck

 

Wizard by Burne-Jones.  I really LOVE Burne-Jones!