DIY-er by day. Science Fantasy author by night.
My life really hasn’t been interesting enough to fill a whole novel. Or even a novella. Maybe a sonnet. Probably a limerick. The most interesting time period was spent in Algoma Christian School, for a variety of reasons. I’ve explained earlier how small the school was – I ended up graduating inContinue Reading
Another part of growing up on the Haymarsh was that many of our neighbors were Amish. I don’t know the history of how they came to settle in the area, but they definitely added a unique flavor to the community. I respect their devotion to their way of life andContinue Reading
I have no idea who did this originally, but a friend wanted me to do a copy and I ended up kinda liking it.Continue Reading
“What was once captured through epic voyage, war, quest, in modern days is found through sport, hunting. Preparing for battle in blazing orange armor, man’s ancient blood channels Odysseus, Hector, Arthur. Sirens pose as pheasants; long-suffering Penelopes wait at home. Something primal comes off the field in a faithful beastContinue Reading
Once upon a time, a man and his two friends decided to go for a fishing trip off the coast of Northern England. They got caught in the Trade Winds, drifted across the Atlantic, and ended up in America. If you ask me, that is the perfect story for howContinue Reading
My family is very good at self-mockery – both sides, but today I’ll focus on my dad’s side. “Bad gene thing” is a long-running joke, but all our quirks (genetic and otherwise) are loved, as they unite our little branch of the Somerville clan. The Somerville family has instilled inContinue Reading
Kathleen Norris wrote a book called Dakota about how the land where she grew up and the land where she lived had affected her spiritually – not necessarily religiously, but in her spirit. This got me thinking about the oddity of my own spiritual geography. The question I hate moreContinue Reading
The one constant my whole life has been my name. Wow, that was deep, huh? But, seriously, my name has had a huge impact on my life. Sunshine Marie Somerville. My first name was chosen by my mother because Susan Someone-Famous named her daughter Sunshine around the time my momContinue Reading