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Book News from Author Hugh Ashton

 

 

My friend Hugh Ashton, has written another fantastic book, entitled Leo's Luck.  I must tell you, his work is somewhat eclectic, always fascinating and great fun to read.  His published works can be found here:  HughAshtonBooks.info and the latest, Leo's Luck on Amazon at :  http://autho.it/B00ZAB5FKY?d.  His biography and web page are here:  http://221beanbakerstreet.info/author.html

 

Hugh has been my friend for several years and in that time, I have witnessed his prolific writing talents entertaining audiences worldwide.  When you get the chance, check out all the books he's written and you will see just how great they are.  If you love anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, you will find it here.  Do you love ferrets?  Just add your pipe, tweeds and deer stalker and settle in for some great reads.

 

 

 

And now, just more from me!

 

St. Katharine's School Graduation 1966

St. Katharine's School Graduation 1965

 

These are the fun memories we all have of graduation ceremonies here at St. Katharine's School.  I thought I would show you two of the years.  Okay....where am I???

 

 

 

This is St. Katharine's when it was a school.  It has certainly changed!!  Those glass front doors are strange.  They must have been a remnant of when it was a nursing home.  I would love to have that little tree in front of my apartment now.  The bottom photo is before the "renovation" took place and the property looks very sad, indeed. 



 

Now we do the best with the old gal.  Does anyone have a couple of million to sink into it??

 

That's about it for now.  "Misdirection" is coming along well.  Over 47,000 words so far and publication is still scheduled for later this year.  Then the next three in the works can be finished.  One crime/comedy, one love story and one very unusual mystery, spanning three centuries, but solved in the past....1779, 1967 and 2016.  Fascinating stuff.





In the Garden of Springtime 2015

 

In The Garden of St. Katharine's

 

Here we are again in Springtime at St. Katharine's Senior Living in Davenport, Iowa.  The photos are taken from in front of my apartment and this year we have had a fantastic display of colour.

 

 



 I thought it would be a good time to give you all an update on what's going on in my world - and do it with flowers!!!

I really love this photo.  These tulips were on their last blooming legs, but looking at them more closely, I could see some very interesting detail.  It was a windy day, so I am pleased they held still enough for me to take the photo!

 

 



Tiny Grape Hyacinths popped up in here - among the Creeping Charlie!!  So adorable!

 

 



 Right now, I'm working on five novels, but concentrating on a spy/crime mystery which has the working title of "Misdirection." Set in a contemporary world, it brings in espionage, stolen artwork and murder.  This is a tough one to write, as loads of research must go into this one and that takes time.  Locations for this fictional novel are Minnesota, Berlin, Germany and potentially the UK.  So far I have 90 pages written (1 May 2015) and will double that in the coming months.  Hopefully it will be published sometime later this summer.

Another two novels are in the works, one a murder mystery with a comedic twist and a love story, both set here at St. Katharine's.  You'll get a glimpse into the old school and how we maintain our sanity (or lack thereof) now that it's a senior living apartment complex.  Those of us who are graduates will get loads of chuckles and tears from the pages and I bring back a favourite character, Miss Lulabelle Lavinia Lafontaine (from the Sanderson Series).  She's up to her old tricks again and she's as hysterical as ever.  Yes, I know I killed her off in "Northwoods Forest Mystery" but she keeps popping up all over the place, so why not bring her back in her own story line?  HA.

This is Jade's corner of the living room, dust and all.  The lamp is clean now, but I probably should have dusted it before I took the picture!

 



My parish of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Davenport, Iowa, has started a Grief and Healing Ministry called Come to the Water.  Our first ten-week program went beautifully and now we have started our next series with some of the first participants coming back, along with new people.  It meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM for about 90 minutes and is a welcoming, safe, loving environment to help all of us deal with a loss, whether that be the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job or a relationship, the loss of health or something similar.  All are welcome to join us for the ten weeks.  This is a Christian program, but the denomination doesn't matter.  Please come if you are interested or send me a message at OldAuthor65@aol.com.

 



I am looking forward to the remaining Spring and upcoming Summer.  I'll post some new photos once I can get out and about.

 

May you all enjoy a great time of year, filled with the rebirth of our lands and living waters.

 

Peace be with you.