Monthly Archives: February 2016

Adoption Day

Posted on February 29, 2016 by grandmapeachy

I’m in New Mexico with my oldest daughter and her family. Today is the day they go to court to finalize the adoption of two little boys they’ve been fostering for a year and a half. There is still one … Continue reading →

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What Will I Remember?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by grandmapeachy

I’ve been contemplating the subject matter of my next post all week. There are topics that keep popping into my head only to jump ship before I can write about them. Drowned in a sea of forgetfulness. I have problems with … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: Garrett Investigations Bureau, books 1 & 2 by Claire Plaisted

Posted on February 26, 2016 by grandmapeachy

I’ve recently read the first two books in the Garrett Investigations Bureau series by Claire Plaisted. If you want to know a bit more about the series check out the author interview from two days ago. She talks about the … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Claire Plaisted

Posted on February 24, 2016 by grandmapeachy

Please welcome today’s guest on Peachy’s Insights, Claire Plaisted, the author the Garrett Investigation Bureau series. Welcome Claire, I am so glad you were able to join us today. CP: Hi Grandma Peachy, thanks for having me here today. Its … Continue reading →

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Where has all the Poetry Gone?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by grandmapeachy

Recently the subject of poetry has come up more than once in conversations I’ve had with others. I was asked if I had seen any good poetry lately. Honestly, I can’t say I have. As a youth I read a … Continue reading →

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You’re Telling It Wrong (Writing Workshop)

Posted on February 20, 2016 by grandmapeachy

Do you ever find yourself just slogging through a story that, on the surface, you’re really jazzed about? You have a great concept with compelling characters, but for some reason you’re going through the motions, trudging towards an ending that’s somehow lost … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: Riddle, and View From the Sixth Floor by Elizabeth Horton Newton

Posted on February 19, 2016 by grandmapeachy

  Riddle  I enjoyed this story. A good mystery/thriller romance. A young man released from prison on parole, a young woman from out of town both stuck in a small town. Mysterious events begin to occur as these two strangers … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Elizabeth Horton Newton

Posted on February 17, 2016 by grandmapeachy

Please welcome author Elizabeth Horton Newton today on Peachy’s Insights. GP: Lets just get right into this. I know that readers are curious about the authors of books they read. What do you do for fun when you aren’t writing? … Continue reading →

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Giants Roamed the Earth

Posted on February 15, 2016 by grandmapeachy

A couple weeks ago my daughter found some interesting archaeological pictures. Giant skeletons have been unearthed all over the globe. Now I’m pretty sure a lot of those photos were hoaxes, but probably not all of them. So I have periodically … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: The Call to Search Everywhen series by Chess Desalls

Posted on February 12, 2016 by grandmapeachy

Chess Desalls The Call to Everywhen is a light time travel fantasy that can be enjoyed by teens and adults alike. This series is magical and takes you to imaginary places by the most extraordinary means. Travel glasses that take … Continue reading →

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