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This is Scout, the inspiration for Duffy in the mystery.
Scout is eight years old . . . a mix of Jack Russell
terrier and toy poodle. He is devoted, adventuresome
and very popular on Facebook.
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I got to meet Ann Bannon (right) at the Golden Crown
Literary Society conference in Portland, Oregon, in
2014. She is a hero. Such a thrill to have a conversation
with her!
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Here we are in my Smokercraft boat, on Elk Lake in
Central Oregon. Camping trip!
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A good way to get inspiration for writing is to hang
out with other writers. Such fun to spend a week with
(left to right) M.B. Panichi, Jessie Chandler, and Laura
Morrison at Lori L. Lake's annual Rockaway Beach writing
retreat.
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In the mystery, many characters come and go on these
steep steps in the Cliffhouse.
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View from the Cliffhouse window
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Galiano ferry landing
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Riley loves the Galiano sunsets, and so do I.
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Yes, there really is an exposed stovepipe in the Cliffhouse
bedroom!
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View from Montague Campground
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These signs really do exist on Galiano Island.
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Every April, I help organize and run a women's music
weekend near Portland, Oregon. These are my pals who
create it with me.
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