Monthly Archives: February 2016

PARTY ON THE PLACID RIVER! COME AS YOU ARE

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Welcome to my little Virtual Launch Party. My mystery, Placid River Runs Deep, comes out on Amazon today. (See it here.) Grab a glass of champagne (or more likely cup of coffee if it’s as early for you as it … Continue reading →

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BODY MIND… SOUL

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

The body is pain, The mind is fear, The soul is God. Painless, fearless God. In my vision, my soul was made of water. It’s shape was vague; rainbow colors striped both arms … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, memoir, Poetry, Portland, Secret Soul | Tagged Cat, dreams, God, life, poem, poetry, revelation, soul, water | 2 Comments

THE ARCHITECTURE OF EARLY SPRING

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Spring in Portland, Oregon comes early. February is a magical month, where crocuses bloom and Japanese quince burst their coral buds. It begins with the snowdrops, one unseasonably warm and sunny day, and progresses in between rain storms to a … Continue reading →

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8 WORDS FOR MURDER, by Mollie Hunt on the Fire Star Press blogsite

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

8 WORDS FOR MURDER, by Mollie Hunt

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PUBLISHING, MY MOTHER, & ROMANCING THE STONE

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

That opening scene of Romancing the Stone, one of my favorite movies: Our introvert heroine puts the finishing touches on her latest book, then celebrates with her cat. A plate of tuna with a sprig of parsley for Romeo … Continue reading →

Posted in memoir, My Cat Cozies, Portland Oregon Writers & Media, Self-Publishing, Writing | Tagged book launch, mystery fiction, Noir, Oregon writers, Placid River Runs Deep, Remembering mother, Romancing the Stone, Washington mysteries, washougal, writing | 4 Comments

THE MEMORY OF DAPHNE

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Sure enough, the scent of the Daphne takes me right back to my childhood, To Laurelhurst Park, to honey sunshine and rain sparkles of springs gone by. Gone way by. More than half a century passing. The sky was bluer … Continue reading →

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PLACID RIVER RUNS DEEP Preview

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Like stones beneath Placid River, a dark tragedy lurks. Placid River Runs Deep will be my first published non-cat mystery. It takes place in 2010, involving a woman who has just found out she has hepatitis C. This is before the “cure”, remember, … Continue reading →

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Don’t be rude: how to meet a cat – Cat Tales

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Do you know the proper way to meet a cat? Brush up on your cat etiquette and learn how to introduce yourself to a potential new friend. Source: Don’t be rude: how to meet a cat – Cat Tales

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Mollie Hunt’s Extremely Informal Newsletter

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Hello friends! Lots going on now that I’ve “retired” from my “real” job to fulfill my desire to write. I spent the first week on vacation in Mazatlán with my husband for our 20th wedding anniversary, so I’ve really only … Continue reading →

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IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO SKIP VALENTINE’S DAY?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Valentine’s Day, two little words signifying love and relationship. Originally intended to honor a sweetheart, lover, or wife, Valentine’s Day has expanded to cover anything and everything you could vaguely ever love. This is the work of advertising agencies and … Continue reading →