by valeriedavisson | Dec 18, 2021 | Recipes, Writer's Life
COOKING KEEPS ME OUT OF TROUBLE when I’m not dreaming up trouble for Logan to get into. With Fall and Winter in the air, I was craving baked apples. The best variety of apple for this is a Rome Beauty, but you can’t find them in the grocery stores anymore....
by valeriedavisson | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
I AM THANKFUL FOR everyone from my editor and designer to you, the readers, who keep Logan’s adventures coming! Taking a break to enjoy family, friends, and of course, the Thanksgiving Feast! Hope you are doing the same. Back at my writing desk next week!...
by valeriedavisson | Nov 3, 2021 | Research, Writer's Life, Writing Process
THE THING ABOUT RESEARCH is the unexpected tidbit you learn along the way. Take my recent trip to the Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene, OR while researching a storyline for Book 8. The Executive Director, Louise Shimmel, arranged for me to spend time with several...
by valeriedavisson | Dec 27, 2020 | Research, Writing Process
IN THE MIDST OF LOGAN’S NEW WORLD UP HERE ON THE OREGON COAST, I’m having a great time with background research for her ever-evolving story in Book 7. I am continuing to learn about mushrooms, of course, that were introduced in the last book. So far,...
by valeriedavisson | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writer's Life
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THANKSGIVING because of its non-denominational, universal nature. Every culture and religion encourages gratitude. I am grateful for so many things, I can’t begin to list them here, but they include this amazing planet we live on, family,...
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.