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"Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." —Gene Fowler

"If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster."

—Isaac Asimov

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Cherie Claire

Apr 202 min read

Celebrating America's National Parks

Today marks the beginning of National Parks Week.

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Cherie Claire

Jan 292 min read

Let's Face It, The English Talk Funny

I’m addicted to British, Australian and New Zealand detective series and it's there I learn all the weird English sayings.

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Cherie Claire

Dec 31, 20232 min read

Lets Appreciate Our Imperfections

Maybe our resolution for 2024 should be to forget changing ourselves and embrace what we have.

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Cherie Claire

Dec 17, 20232 min read

What's Your Holiday Tradition?

In my house, it's Mr. Bingle and Tollhouse cookies.

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Dear Santa, What I Really Want for Christmas is...

Cherie Claire

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Dear Santa, What I Really Want for Christmas is...

I won't ask for Apple products, jewelry, a new car or other material things. Please, Santa, bring me some time.

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Being Thankful Meant Giving Back—a Lesson for Us All

Cherie Claire

Nov 23, 20232 min read

Being Thankful Meant Giving Back—a Lesson for Us All

Every Thanksgiving Ema Haq serves up a Thanksgiving meal to those who can't afford one and he treats his guests like paying customers.

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Northern Lights Viewing in Fairbanks, Alaska

Cherie Claire

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Northern Lights Viewing in Fairbanks, Alaska

The Aurora Season runs Aug. 21 through April 21. I chased the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it was one of the best...

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Cherie Claire

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Upcoming Book Events

It's going to be a busy fall launching and promoting my latest Viola Valentine mystery. Please join me as I travel around the South. Oct....

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Cherie Claire

Aug 20, 20233 min read

Chasing the Northern Lights

A trip to Alaska and viewing the Aurora Borealis inspired my latest novel, 'Ghost Lights.'

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Cherie Claire

Aug 15, 20233 min read

Happy National Acadian Day!

Acadians in Louisiana are Cajuns, Acadians in Canada are still called Acadians. Both celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on Aug. 15.

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Cherie Claire

Jul 19, 20231 min read

A new Viola's in the pipeline!

My next Viola Valentine mystery, which takes place in Alaska, releases in early fall. Amateur psychic sleuth Viola is visiting Alaska to...

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Cherie Claire

Apr 24, 20233 min read

Revisiting Ghost Trippin’ in Texas

The Grand Galvez Hotel in Galveston is the setting of Cherie Claire's mystery, "Ghost Trippin'".

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Cherie Claire

Mar 1, 20232 min read

Send Some Love This March

Let's use March as a time to send those we love a little something in the mail to brighten their day and let them know we care.

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Cherie Claire

Nov 27, 20221 min read

Boxed sets for more reading enjoyment!

Don't get left empty-handed! These are things that truly scare me: Ending an ebook while reading in bed and not having my phone near me...

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Cherie Claire

Sep 29, 20223 min read

What’s Haunting the Swamps and Bayous?

There may be substance to the legends and tales that come out of the swamps and bayous of South Louisiana.

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Cherie Claire

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Happy National Pralines Day

A praline recipe in honor of National Praline Day.

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Cherie Claire

Jun 8, 20222 min read

Where to Find Writing Websites

A list of writing websites to help you on your path to writing and publishing.

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Cherie Claire

May 7, 20223 min read

Back to School

I moved to the Atlanta area last year, exchanging the swamps of Louisiana for hardwood trees and backyard deer. I don't live near...

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Eclectic Eureka Springs inspired my first Viola mystery

Cherie Claire

Jan 25, 20224 min read

Eclectic Eureka Springs inspired my first Viola mystery

The Arkansas town inspired the first Viola Valentine mystery by Cherie Claire.

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Carnival in Quarantine — But Hopefully Not Mardi Gras

Cherie Claire

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Carnival in Quarantine — But Hopefully Not Mardi Gras

It's January 6. Twelfth Night. The Epiphany. The 12th Day of Christmas. Do you know what that means?

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