Totally Engrossed

Totally Engrossed

Writing Like Crazy 2026 has launched, and so have I–into writing, that is. I’ve heard about writers who struggle to reach a certain word count. Right now, that’s not me. I struggle to stop writing in order to make meals, eat, or sleep. Why? Because...
Podcast Pilgrimage

Podcast Pilgrimage

If you’re my age, you’ll remember a hilarious commercial for Alka Seltzer where a man is being told, Try it, you’ll like it,” repeatedly, until he does. His response after tasting the food is, “I thought I was gonna die.” Try it!...
Author Interview

Author Interview

I’ve just been asked to interview with a prominent British magazine–I accepted, of course. In preparation, I reread this interview with All Author and decided to reproduce those parts that are still relevant and update the rest here. Caroline, your...
Humanism or What?

Humanism or What?

I am currently nose-deep in research for my next book, The Truth Was Different. This book will attempt to explain the strange and unfeeling behavior of Moeder in Unforgivable. Humanism One thing I am aware of is that she was a Humanist. She did not believe in a deity,...
Flying

Flying

“Ireentje, Robbie. Go play outside. It’s warm and sunny—finally. I thought winter would last forever this year!” Ireentje (pronounced Ee ʁain chuh) frowned and pushed out her lips. They lived in Canada, not the North Pole! Why would Mommy think such a thing? She put...
Plugins

Plugins

Picture the scene: My very patient and supportive husband and I are setting out for an Arts and Crafts fair, where Rambling Ruminations has a stall. “Where are we headed?” he asks. The Problem I pull up my website on my phone. “That’s the great thing about my...