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Author: rdeemd1
As a thinker, a wife, mother, and grandmother, I view the world differently than many do. An understanding God made this place, and has a place for every human being. He makes how I live and write broader, I hope. Read my blogs and let me know.
Please feel free to comment, because growth comes from pushing up through the soil and reaching out with my branches, drinking deeply of rain, and facing the sunshine.
Like a River Flows…
TJ & Elizabeth got married, still in high school, and now, forty-eight years later-- HISTORY. Yes, there will be a small celebration on Friday, January 21. They are pretty happy, this crazy couple who's love flows like a river to the sea, and some things are meant to be. Recently, TJ had surgery on his… Continue reading Like a River Flows…
Welcome to the Danger Zone!
I stood in our back yard waiting for the doggos to do their duty (doody?), the sky is brilliant blue. I do not hate the winters, here, in the Valley of the Sun. Mid-winter has commenced. Weather in Phoenix is pretty nice. Against common sense, I am hoping for more rainy, cooler weather. The temps… Continue reading Welcome to the Danger Zone!
The Weather Outside is Frightful
I've been struggling this Christmas season. I know I need to post something to keep contact with all of you, and I'm excited about Christmas! At the same time, I've told you all the writing news in the last couple of blogs, and you deserve to hear new things. That being said, there isn't anything… Continue reading The Weather Outside is Frightful
Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song
A long, long time ago in a land not so far from here, TJ Boyer and Elizabeth Ajamie met in high school. They were freshman at East Phoenix High. They attended English class together. Near the end of high school, TJ was in the Army National Guard, and the couple married. This life they chose… Continue reading Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song
Hoop Dee Doo!
You see that photo? So much truth here. There was nothing except dirt and maybe grass under those jungle gyms. Always at the top, you'd find me spinning on the monkey bars. You can't find monkey bars, or jungle gyms in school yards anymore. Only plastic slides, and rubber mats where true lessons of life… Continue reading Hoop Dee Doo!
The Night Was Very Dark So You Could Hardly See
This is Elizabeth writing today, not my ghost writer who blogs to you in third person. I thought I'd mention that so you know what's happening in this blog, today. Our church women from Pima Canyon Church in Ahwatukee, to to Prescott Pines Christian Camp each fall. The topic this year was Kindred (#Kindred2021). As… Continue reading The Night Was Very Dark So You Could Hardly See
Homocide’s my favorite venge
What? This cool rap song is by Ice-T. I don't listen to rap, but I thought it would be apropos to start with this cool song title. The hubby and I are collaborating on a murder mystery. It is totally out of our usual genre, but we both love watching mystery and crime dramas in… Continue reading Homocide’s my favorite venge
Hold My Beer
TJ and Elizabeth began writing a murder mystery this week. This is a true collaboration with both authors writing into the manuscript. Afterwards, they arm wrestle to see what stays and what goes. Elizabeth's friend, Barb suggested they be careful or they may end up writing a true crime story. Ha! To this, Elizabeth said,… Continue reading Hold My Beer
A Rose By Any Other Name
Hi, all our dear friends and readers! We've changed our blog name from Elizabeth's Blog to Mirror Gate Blog. It seems appropriate because that is the name of our website! The writing adventures began years ago when our son, Thomas Nasif asked his Dad, TJ to put all his stories into book form. TJ always… Continue reading A Rose By Any Other Name
Rainy Days and Saturdays, Here in the Park
The Payson Book Festival was incredible, successful, and amazing! We had so much fun! TJ and Elizabeth want to thank everyone who came to see us and who bought our books! Since then, both authors are writing/editing up a storm. The weather in Phoenix has lent itself to the good moods and inspiration. TJ is… Continue reading Rainy Days and Saturdays, Here in the Park
We Can’t Stop Believin’
Payson Book Festival is nine days away! TJ and Elizabeth are very excited and hope to see many of you up in the pines! The book festival is held at the Mazatzal Casino and Hotel, in their ballroom. There are many wonderful things to do and see in Payson, such as the Zane Grey cabin… Continue reading We Can’t Stop Believin’
I Can See Clearly Now, the Plague is Gone…
Guess what? There is only a month left until the Payson Book Festival. TJ and Elizabeth are so excited to get out of town and out of the heat! You can come see them July 17 in Payson, at table 18. All their new books will be available. Speaking of heat, if you can't stand… Continue reading I Can See Clearly Now, the Plague is Gone…
L.D. Wosar Legendary Lit Crew – Join Up
Today, I am posting for a writer friend, L.D. Wosar. She has a great prize for some lucky reader! READERS....PAs....AUTHORS....BLOGGERS We have an outstanding prize if we can take the preorders for FIERCE VAMP: JADED VAMP BOOK 3 to 20 Preorders. I wrote an epic death for Nikki Holt Sexton in the book. If you… Continue reading L.D. Wosar Legendary Lit Crew – Join Up
Memorial Day and Why We Care
For my family, Memorial Day has special meaning. The meaning has to do with generations of our men joining the service, and some of them going away to war. If your family was never involved or related to anyone who served this way, I can understand your confusion. My father, James Ajamie, and my uncles,… Continue reading Memorial Day and Why We Care
