So far, my family and I have escaped the Corvid-19 epidemic. But we have quarantined ourselves, followed social distancing, and we’ve kept our masks on whenever we’ve we go out for essential needs. We urge that you do the same until it is “safe.” Many officials and politicians would have you believe that the worst …
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Coming Soon Our Newest Adventure–BluBerrie: The Botanical Gardens
The manuscript is finished and edited! Waiting on the illustrations from the author/artist and contributing artist Jennie Navarro Price, to schedule a publishing date. Look for it soon on Amazon: amazon.com/author/jamesoyoungcliff
COVID-19 In A Few Words
While I live in terror of catching COVID-19 like most Americans, I remain hopeful and proud of the many who have had the common sense, to disregard the greedy politicians’ advice, to relax our concerns for this killer virus. As a Floridian, our state officials, as well as White House officials, have exhibited poor judgment …
Here’s a Free Short Story for My Fans
Sunday Morning Laundry By James O. Youngcliff As practical, mundane, and boring a task can be, Sunday morning laundry turned life upside down for Clare. No, she didn’t find a love note, or a hotel-motel rendezvous receipt in her husband’s pants pocket as she inspected his clothes. Undoubtedly, she’d welcomed a broken heart over …
Looking Back at a Very Productive Year
Well… I’m back in Florida Great family Holiday vacation without much of the usual squabbles, except for one: the dogs caused a bit of a problem. Much to do with them this year: barking, feeding, and stepping in s**t, perhaps it would have been better if we all had left them in kennels back home, …
A New BluBerrie Adventure Available Now!
Boy, it seems that this year has been one productive one for me I can’t emphasize how crazy writing, promoting, and drawing can be when you’ve published four books: The CandyStore, The Pickled Man, The Golden Steed, and now, The Gallery! By the time I get around to one phase of the work, I’ve forgotten …
BluBerrie: The Gallery is Available for Pre-Orders
CAN’T WAIT FOR BLACK FRIDAY! I have a good reason for not posting: I’ve been finishing up on my latest novel: BluBerrie: The Gallery. The only thing left to do on it is to replace certain illustrations with better artwork and then, it will be done. Jacabo Studio, my publisher, is shooting for November 29th …
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The Golden Steed is Published!
Now Available in PaperBack I have not heard from Amazon Kindle Tech, so I had to release both the digital and paperback versions of my new children’s chapter book, The Magical, Mystical Golden Steed to capture the Labor Day Holiday benefits. Unfortunately, Hurricane Dorian got all eyes glued to the news and weather forecasts, and …
Getting Blown Away
It seems I can always find an excuse to avoid writing on my blog. And here comes another: We’ve been preparing for hurricane Dorian. It is just now that I found the time to mention a few things going on related to my writing career. One important item, Amazon Kindle Support has not figured out …
I’m back!
There’s so much to tell… Sorry, for not posting sooner. I’ve been putting to “bed” my latest novel for children, The Magical, Mystical Golden Steed. It took me away from my posting because I illustrated the book. By the time I was finished, I had over 14 drawings done for it. They are 9 in. x …