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Lonley Monuments - Questionable Acts
Before you reach the trailhead of the Black Creek Trail in Gadsden, AL, you'll see a lone rock. It's inscribed: "Emma Sansom No Fear Only...

Sonja McGiboney
Nov 16, 20232 min read


My favorite ghost stories.
Casper - Casper is a friendly ghost, sweet and personable. He is criticized by his three uncles for being so nice. I love Casper. He...

Sonja McGiboney
Oct 21, 20232 min read


Are Ghosts Real?
If you ask someone if they believe in ghosts you’ll get one of two reactions. “No way. Do you?” would be the first and the second would...

Sonja McGiboney
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Story Starter Wednesday
For fun, I will post a "first paragraph" on my blog every Wednesday. If you feel the creative juices flow, then add another paragraph. ...

Sonja McGiboney
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Latest Book I've Read
My ability to read print gets worse as my eyes get worse. Normally, I read books on my phone or Kindle since there is backlighting, or I...

Sonja McGiboney
Sep 4, 20231 min read


New Friends in Gadsden
Moving is hard. We've done it several times but this is the first time we've moved to a city where we didn't have a job and knew...

Sonja McGiboney
Jul 27, 20231 min read


My First Photo Walk in Gadsden
I haven't strolled around with a camera for several months. It was fun. My goal was to take pictures of flowers that I found to give me...

Sonja McGiboney
Jul 9, 20231 min read
Am I Entering the "Elderly" Realm?
I'm turning 60! Yes, you heard that right, Me! I am turning 60 in about 5 weeks. Do I care? Nope! I do care about what I can now...

Sonja McGiboney
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Young Whippersnapper
I recently posted this picture as a writing prompt. The only thing I could come up with is the story below. How about you? Does it spur...

Sonja McGiboney
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Merry....
"As a child..."wait, let me start over, I hate things that start that way. "When I was young...." shit, that ain't any better....how...

Sonja McGiboney
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Two Pies Done
I haven't been writing much lately. I find so many other things to do instead, like celebrating my daughter's wedding, walking the dog,...

Sonja McGiboney
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Word Challenge
I write best when I am limited to a certain amount of words. I have yet to finish a full-length novel to my satisfaction. Anyway, I...

Sonja McGiboney
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Are You a Successful Author?
Successful Authors! What the hell does that mean? The answer to that question depends upon two things. 1. Where is the author in the...

Sonja McGiboney
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Vines on the Mind
They say you can outgrow your childhood fears and experiences, but I say you don't outgrow them, you learn how to weed them from your...

Sonja McGiboney
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Marketing and how I feel about it.
I have a hobby where Words flow like rivers, But sending them to market Gives me the shivers!

Sonja McGiboney
Aug 6, 20221 min read


Nothing
I got nothing. There's nothing in my head. Words escape me. What the hell will I write about today? Authors are constantly being told...

Sonja McGiboney
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Are You a Real Writer?
It has taken me several years to think of myself as a writer. We all know that Jazzy's books are adorable but they wouldn't win any...

Sonja McGiboney
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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