Author H.L. Stephens
A dreamer of dreams and weaver of wondrous tales
Category: The Chronicles of Mister Marmee
The Joys of Editing: It sounded so much better when I was in the shower….
We have all had those glorious moments in the rain locker. There you are…glistening wet skin, the perfect echo chamber, and your favorite song. The need to belt out the words seems as natural as breathing in and out. We are…
Read MoreSay It Isn’t So……Covers Really Do Make a Difference
We are always admonished never to judge a book by its cover, but in truth our judgment of packaging is a prejudice we apply liberally every day. Industries of every shape, size, color, kind, and creed play upon this judgmental…
Read MoreLife Lessons From My Dog: Never Forget the Importance of Play Time
Have you ever heard the old adage “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? It is the mantra of my perky Pomeranian, Peanut Pumpkin Pie, except her version is a bit more personal and goes something like “All work…
Read MoreMister Marmee Has Returned – The Case of the Wayward Fae Is Now Available
There are some moments in life that are worth celebrating. Marriage. The birth of a child. The big promotion. Getting that goiter removed. For me, I have tremendous cause for celebration because my second novel, The Case of the Wayward…
Read MoreLife Lessons From My Dog: Throwing Off the Shackles of a Sophisticated World
Grow up. Act your age. Be an adult. Be serious. We have all heard these phrases before; either directed at us or someone we know. If we are old enough, perhaps we have even found cause to say them ourselves…
Read MoreLife Lessons From My Dog: Taking One Day At A Time
For so many of us, as life unfolds, it begins to feel a little like a game of chess. It is never enough to plan for tomorrow; we must stay several moves ahead of the game, planning out aspects of…
Read MoreWhat is Written In the Stars
For millennium, mankind has looked to the stars for answers. We have sought guidance for our future and validation for our decisions going back as far as our written records can capture. It is an age old habit. Even in this modern…
Read MoreChipping Away At the Fiscal Cliff One Book At a Time
The Fiscal Cliff. It is a term we have all heard a million times before. It is the proverbial dead horse that has been beaten and ground into the mud so many times, there is little left to look upon…
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