Hazel and Holly — The Tiresome Trail

Previous: Willowed Remorse   Hazel and Holly waited in front of their cottage. Hazel stood near the road, her hands clenched as she watched for an approaching carriage. Holly sat on top of her luggage, resting her chin on her hand with her elbow propped on her...

New Goals and Lessons Learned

Well, it’s a new year, and with a new year always comes the refreshed optimism of new possibilities. Resolutions are made. Goals are set. I don’t make resolutions, but I do set goals for myself, which are always related to writing and publishing. In fact, I don’t...

Hazel and Holly — Willowed Remorse

Previous: Zinnia’s Return   Hazel and Holly sat at the kitchen table, sipping tea as a lantern cast fitful shadows along the walls. “Are we leaving soon?” Holly said. Hazel closed her eyes. “For the hundredth time, no. It’s still too...

Hazel and Holly — Zinnia’s Return

Previous: Teatime Tribulation   A few bees crawled on the veil hanging over Hazel’s broad-brimmed hat. She brushed them away with a gloved hand and continued her inspection of the hive nestled in a corner of her garden. The honey was coming along nicely, and...

Hazel and Holly — Teatime Tribulation

Previous: Aired Affections   Holly stared as Hazel set the table for tea. Hazel never set the table, and definitely never with the china painted with the little yellow flowers that had been their mother’s. “What are you doing?” Holly said....