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About daisypeasblossom

Daisy Peasblossom Fernchild was born as an AD&D character at a family tabletop game one Easter. The player, Ona Jo Bass, adopted the name as her online pen-name, and has written many internet articles under that nom de plum. Jo is a grandmother, a retired teacher (as of July 2012) and a librarian. She uses the pen name as a means of separating her writing posts from professional posts.

Introducing Ralph Loysimer

Posted on May 22, 2012 by daisypeasblossom

Ralph Loysimer loped through Stormwind in his were form. The human form was too slow to dodge the rotten vegetables and over-ripe fruit that was flung at him by the citizenry and even by the guards. Not that he could … Continue reading →

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Writing for Fun

Posted on April 29, 2012 by daisypeasblossom

After a year of actually earning some cash with my writing, I have learned that sometimes I need to do what I love to do just for the fun of it. I do other things for fun, too. I pick … Continue reading →

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As I move back into my newly repaired home — repairs which have changed it almost beyond recognition — I begin with the kitchen. Yes, there are beds set up, and desk in the study, but the real heart of … Continue reading →

Posted on February 11, 2012 by daisypeasblossom | Leave a comment

Flotsam

Posted on January 25, 2012 by daisypeasblossom

Change, according to many philosophers and creeds, is the only constant, the one thing we can absolutely count upon to happen. Sometimes the changes are good, other times they erode, irritate, anger and cause pain. We are both the changed and the … Continue reading →

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Hot off the Press! Diamonds in Space.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by daisypeasblossom

When Amazon announced the ability for budding authors to upload their manuscripts for publication, I knew I had to try it! Here is my first short story–just $.99 for a classic space-opera mystery, free to Amazon Prime members.

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Going with the Flow — Surfing the Changes

Posted on December 19, 2011 by daisypeasblossom

Gutting the house in preparation for new wiring. New flooring has been laid after removal of asbestos tile.

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Changes

Posted on October 13, 2011 by daisypeasblossom

August 18, 2011, my home was shattered — quite literally — by a giant sycamore limb falling on the roof of my house. The limb, 36 inches diameter at the base, crushed the northern gable end of the roof, rolled … Continue reading →

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It was never my intention to be the “little old lady who lives with cats”. I love critters, and I’ve always had a houseful. One morning I woke up and realized that my children had all moved away, and I … Continue reading →

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daisypeasblossom | Leave a comment