lizmain

I live with my husband in idyllic Bend, Oregon. My favorite pastime is reading, especially mysteries. When I’m not reading, I write. So far, I’ve had four novels published: two mysteries, one romance, and one middle grade/young adult. My current project is a novel of romantic suspense. I also write personal essays, short stories, and poetry. When absolutely forced to move away from my books and computer, I enjoy travel, hiking, sailing, and cooking. Just don't make me do crafts or swim in cold water.

The peaceful green rows of my raspberry patch today stand in stark contrast to my memories of the raspberry fields of my youth. Back then, raspberries were much more to me than just fruit; they Read more…

By lizmain, 12 years ago October 23, 2012

Challenges

The Allure of Sailing

“The tide is out and the walkway is steep.” ~Bob Main

By lizmain, 12 years ago July 15, 2012

Challenges

Dry Shampoo

After a five-day hiatus while a scalp incision healed, I was desperate to wash my hair. My doctor had mentioned something about “dry shampoo,” so I googled it and discovered a whole new universe of Read more…

By lizmain, 12 years ago July 9, 2012

Other Writing

Reading and Writing

Reading has been my favorite pastime for as long as I can remember. A book that whisks me to another world and holds me spellbound ‘til the last page is my idea of pure magic. Read more…

By lizmain, 13 years ago March 15, 2012