Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together
With some trepidation, I sent a “completed” draft of my novel (working title Ties that Bind) to four friends who … Continue reading Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together
Tag: Us, Now and Then
Ties that Bind: Letting Ms. Kindle read my novel mistake(s)
It’s impossible to say how many drafts Ties that Bind has undergone. It’s been in revision since 2008, when I … Continue reading Ties that Bind: Letting Ms. Kindle read my novel mistake(s)
Ties that Bind: Do I repeat myself?
I discovered yet another layer of revision by making a “word cloud” from my manuscript. I simply pasted my entire manuscript … Continue reading Ties that Bind: Do I repeat myself?
Ties that Bind: How friends challenged me to write a (better) novel
Bless their hearts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. My dear friend, Joan, challenged me to write a novel … Continue reading Ties that Bind: How friends challenged me to write a (better) novel
Claire’s one really good recipe
Another in the sometime series from “Annie Cooper’s Recipe Scrapbook.” The foods are all mentioned in US, NOW AND THEN. … Continue reading Claire’s one really good recipe
Novel oatmeal camping cake
Oatmeal Cake (a.k.a. Camping Cake) from the kitchen of Fran McCormack and Libby McCormack Cooper I’m not sure where the original … Continue reading Novel oatmeal camping cake
Libby’s Chicken Salad
Cashew Chicken Salad From the kitchen of Libby McCormack Cooper Mom says the recipe originally came from Claire’s mother, Sylvia. … Continue reading Libby’s Chicken Salad
Novel Tamale Pie from Libby’s Mom
Why novel? Because the cornmeal is mixed in, not made into cornbread batter and spread on top. Well, that and … Continue reading Novel Tamale Pie from Libby’s Mom
Libby’s Legendary Scones
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, another scrapbook page from Annie. Scones from the kitchen of Libby McCormack … Continue reading Libby’s Legendary Scones
Novel cookies from childhood
Quick Fudge Cookies From the kitchen of Ellie McCormack & Libby McCormack Cooper Aunt Ellie made these for family … Continue reading Novel cookies from childhood
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