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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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Remembering Hurricane Katrina and finding solace in a new novel
The storm took away much of our lives but there were some blessings from Katrina.
Cherie Claire
Aug 292 min read
You meet some funny people traveling, including aliens!
Clive's a giant "Squizzle" in Covington, Kentucky.
Cherie Claire
May 201 min read
Mardi Gras 101
For those who live outside Louisiana, and the day before Ash Wednesday is just another Tuesday, here's a 10-point primer on everything...
Cherie Claire
Feb 243 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.
Cherie Claire
Feb 32 min read
Celebrating America's National Parks
Today marks the beginning of National Parks Week.
Cherie Claire
Apr 20, 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.
Cherie Claire
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Lets Appreciate Our Imperfections
Maybe our resolution for 2024 should be to forget changing ourselves and embrace what we have.
Cherie Claire
Dec 31, 20232 min read
What's Your Holiday Tradition?
In my house, it's Mr. Bingle and Tollhouse cookies.
Cherie Claire
Dec 17, 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.
Cherie Claire
Dec 4, 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.
Cherie Claire
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Northern Lights Viewing in Fairbanks, Alaska
The Aurora Season runs Aug. 21 through April 21. I chased the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it was one of the best...
Cherie Claire
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Upcoming Book Events
It's going to be a busy fall launching and promoting my latest Viola Valentine mystery. Please join me as I travel around the South. Oct....
Cherie Claire
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Chasing the Northern Lights
A trip to Alaska and viewing the Aurora Borealis inspired my latest novel, 'Ghost Lights.'
Cherie Claire
Aug 20, 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.
Cherie Claire
Aug 15, 20233 min read
A new Viola's in the pipeline!
My next Viola Valentine mystery, which takes place in Alaska, releases in early fall. Amateur psychic sleuth Viola is visiting Alaska to...
Cherie Claire
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Revisiting Ghost Trippin’ in Texas
The Grand Galvez Hotel in Galveston is the setting of Cherie Claire's mystery, "Ghost Trippin'".
Cherie Claire
Apr 24, 20233 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.
Cherie Claire
Mar 1, 20232 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...
Cherie Claire
Nov 27, 20221 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.
Cherie Claire
Sep 29, 20223 min read
Happy National Pralines Day
A praline recipe in honor of National Praline Day.
Cherie Claire
Jun 24, 20221 min read
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