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Deception Books Make Great Gifts

November 30, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Yesterday was Native American Heritage Day! I messed up and failed to acknowledge it. Such an important history and contribution the Indigenous people have made to our world. I attempted to share some of the culture in “The Spirit Tree Deceptions”.

The books make great gifts. You will learn a little bit about the Indigenous people while reading an exciting mystery!

All four Deceptions books are on sale now through December 15th.

CONTACT ME FOR THE DISCOUNT in the comments below. I’ll have Amazon send it directly to you.

50% of sales go to a local non-profit The DEB project helping those in need.

“The Spirit Tree Deceptions” is also available at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. It’s an amazing museum of artifacts, culture, and Native American art!

Leaders With Wisdom

November 21, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Some of my posts are part of my daily musings. Since I don’t have a “Work in Progress” at the moment, I will be posting some of these musings.

11/19/24
Heather Cox Richardson, a noted columnist and historian, in “Letters From an American” wrote this week about the Civil War aftermath at Gettysburg where more than 7000 were killed in the battle. She reminded her readers of Abraham Lincoln’s brief but powerful speech commemorating the battle and dedicating the land to those who had fallen while so valiantly fighting to save their country in the belief that “all men are created equal”.

Her words got me to thinking about Lincoln and his navigation through that time in America. Lincoln was a self-taught but well-educated man, grounded with what some might say ‘the wisdom of Solomon’. He held serious beliefs and convictions about what constituted a great nation. At the time of his Gettysburg Address, our nation was divided and in danger of losing all that our forefathers had fought for almost one hundred years previously (“Four score and Seven years ago”.)

Sleepless nights. Shaken beliefs. Anger as well as a deep sadness. All must have consumed Lincoln. Yet, he spoke that day of the strength of those convictions upon which our nation was founded. He confirmed the belief that we were a union of equality. Brave men had fought, and many had died to uphold that declaration.

I wonder what President Lincoln would say about the state of our Union today. Our recent presidential election has presented us by electoral college vote with a man whose weak ethics and loose morals have been publicly exposed and shared by the man himself in a bold, unflinching boast of self-righteousness.

He vows to rewrite the Constitution and restructure our democracy creating not a democracy, but an oligarchy. His power brooks no argument, allows no denial of his wishes, or even questions about his edicts. He has refused to sign the required transition agreements. He has warned of retribution against any who dare speak against him.

“Lock them up”. “Gather the dangerous criminal immigrants and their families and send them back.” “Shut down the media.” “Send in the troops to enforce all new laws.”
I wonder what Honest Abe would say? Can such a nation long endure?

Wishing Springs Arts Festival

October 22, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

The Wishing Springs Arts Festival is complete and I had a wonderful time. The event was well-organized and well-attended. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth and visited. I always enjoy visiting with new readers about the background and research I do for each of my Deception books, and especially the newest book in the series, “The Spirit Tree Deceptions.” Hope you enjoy the reads!

Wishing Springs Gallery Display

ANOTHER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Visit Wishing Springs Gallery in Bella Vista and find my latest book, “The Spirit Tree Deceptions” on sale and displayed with the original painting by Rosie Floyd for the cover.

Meet and Greet at Gravette Public Library

May 17, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Tomorrow at 10!

Gravette Public Library!

Don’t miss your chance to pick up an author signed copy of The Spirit Tree Deceptions...or any of my Deception novels! Hear the story of Grace Byrd aka Butterfly Silverfeather! See you there!

Easter and Traditions

March 31, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Having attended a funeral this week as well as the MaundyThursday/Good Friday services, I thought about the Native American memorial service in “The Spirit Tree Deceptions”. There are many ways to honor those we love who have left us.

Happy Easter!

Books now available at Mockingbird Coffee

March 11, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Along with the spring daffodils, my books are popping up all over!

Have you been over to Mockingbird Coffee in Jane, MO? Stop by for a cup of coffee and a treat. And while you’re there…

CHECK OUT THE DISPLAY AT MOCKINGBIRD COFFEE IN JANE, MO. (Just past the Booneslick Lodge.) You’ll find my children’s books, “Little Dee 7” (and a bell to play) and “The Spirit Tree Deceptions” mystery books. Signed copies available at the Mockingbird Coffee Shop. Stop by soon before the books disappear!

On a cold winter’s night….

January 19, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Baby— it’s Cold Outside! Time to snuggle up with a good mystery and a cup of something warm.
Check out one of my “Deception” novels – The most recent being “The Spirit Tree Deceptions,” about a Native American woman who was kidnapped and disappeared. What happened and how she won her freedom is a great story for a cold winter’s night! Find it on Amazon .com or send me a message. I’ll get it to you!

Love those reviews!

January 11, 2024Home, The Kitchen SinkGail Cowdin

Thank you to those of you who have posted a review on Amazon.com. Writers always appreciate comments by their readers. Your reviews validate our hours of research, thought, dedication, and just plain hard work.

If you’d like to add your comments, go to Amazon.com and find my name and/or book title and click on the stars for reviews. Add your thoughts. It always brightens my day to know another person has read my novel!