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A Novel Idea
"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
Feb 32 min read
As real as fiction: Revisiting Chattanooga like a character
In book five of my Viola Valentine series, "Give Up the Ghost," my character Viola strolls through the Tennessee mountain city.
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Cherie Claire
Apr 20, 20242 min read
Celebrating America's National Parks
Today marks the beginning of National Parks Week.
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Cherie Claire
Jan 29, 20242 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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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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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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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
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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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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Cherie Claire
Sep 16, 20212 min read
A Bear Named Alaska
I’m a travel writer so naturally, I travel for a living. But, for my mom, this meant her baby girl headed out into the world where the...
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Cherie Claire
Sep 3, 20211 min read
What's your story? You have one sentence to explain!
I once took a screenwriting class and I would come up with what I thought were fantastic ideas for films. When called on in class I would...
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Cherie Claire
Aug 30, 20211 min read
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida?
Here we go again, another active hurricane season. I'm heartbroken watching the news of my hometown of New Orleans, not to mention all...
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Cherie Claire
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Do, Do, Do, Looking Out My Back Door
I thought I was in hog’s heaven, as my mother used to say, when I bought my South Louisiana house and turned the dining room into my...
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Cherie Claire
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Lessons I’ve learned from squirrels
I’m moving this week to a new abode, a new town and a new adventure. I’m excited about the possibilities but I will miss my home office,...
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