Posts by Carol Ann Ross

Recently I had the chance to introduce the ocean to someone who never thought about it.Sure, they had seen it a few times, played on it’s beaches, but getting to know it–well, that’s a different story. I have no more power to make someone know the ocean than I do having a rock talk, but…

The last couple of days have been quite blustery and overcast, but that’s no excuse for not walking on the beach. A real mermaid is sea bound in all types of weather. And if you missed the storm last night, it was a doozy-Amphitrite had the ocean whipped up into a frenzy. If you don’t…

Poseidon plays a significant role in my next book THE MERMAID DID IT. I’ve been learning a lot about this Greek god while working on the new project–he is the brother of Zeus, he’s the god of the sea and other waters, of earthquakes and horses.  Not surprisingly, and like most of the gods of…

Lovely day for a walk on the beach. Found 12 pieces of glass and a nice sized shark’s tooth. If you’ve read my Waterlogged, Bridge Tender and the Tower, then you are familiar with the character Lev. He’s a bit more active in this new book THE MERMAID DID IT. And poor ol’ Paula, all…

Another beautiful day at the beach. Thank you Jesus–and Happy Easter! The above is a water color by Patti Blacknight. Patti is the owner of The Mermaid’s Purse in Surf City and a very talented artist. She does some funky stuff with what is called Steam Punk–anyway–Patti is designing Poseidon, a sort of character in THE…

A foggy and misty day, good time to be working on THE MERMAID DID IT (the 4th book in the Topsail Island Murder series). Here’s a little exerpt: Things couldn’t have been easier. Keisha was a piece of cake, so easy to get info from—so vulnerable. And she could have been so easy to roll-if…

The back cover for my newest book PELAGIC. I had a wonderful time today at the Sneads Ferry Book Club. This was my second visit. Thank you so  much to my readers-I’m go appreciative of your interest in my books. PELAGIC is one of my favorites-it was a labor of love, but well worth the…

Great day on the beach yesterday–a little windy, but still lovely.Tonight Creative Writing class at CFCC was outstanding. We delved into PLOT in literary fiction. This 6 weeks it seems most of the students are trying their hand at that genre. Literary fiction is quite a bit different when it comes to plot-its not as…

What a beautiful day it has been today. Surely Spring has sprung.  Warms my heart too to browse the beautiful displays of art at the Mermaid’s Purse. Yep, we have some fine shops on the island. Y’all come check them out. Visited Quarter Moon last night and listened to some fine live music–ahh– great ambiance…

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