by valeriedavisson | Oct 21, 2018 | Events
COME JOIN THE FUN! If you’re going to be in town Saturday, November 10th, be sure and stop by. I’ll have autographed copies of my new book, VANISHING DAY: Logan Book 4, which won’t officially be released until November 20th! Grab one for yourself for...
by valeriedavisson | Oct 17, 2018 | Writer's Life
FACEBOOK HAS ITS ISSUES, but sometimes I see great stuff on there. Take the 10-Day book cover challenge. Every day, you post the cover of a well-loved book that had an impact on your life, and of course, invite someone else to do the same. No explanations! Here are...
by valeriedavisson | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writer's Life, Writing Process
MID-MORNING WRITING BREAKS are always fun this time of year. Whales are out in force this week! Every day I see at least 8 to 10 cruising past the rocks, hanging out and snacking in the kelp beds. Beautiful creatures. Just knowing they’re there makes me happy. I...
by valeriedavisson | Aug 22, 2018 | Recipes, Writer's Life, Writing Process
WHILE DOING RESEARCH FOR LOGAN BOOK 5, I managed to snag a spot in the last Shop at the Dock event of the summer in Newport, OR. The 90-minute walking tour teaches locals and tourists alike about the fisheries, boats, and what to look for when selecting fresh fish....
by valeriedavisson | Aug 3, 2018 | Writer's Life
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY makes Jill a dull girl, so I look forward to playing with my new best bud, Finn, our 7-month-old English Cream Golden Retriever. He is such a delight. It took me forever to name him, but when our grandson Sawyer was born on the same day, Finn for...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.