Author: Cedar Sanderson

  • And now there is Inktail, Too!

    And now there is Inktail, Too!

      Fall is coming, with cooler weather. Which I love. But it also comes with raw, dank days where a walk in the woods leads to hypothermia.  For those, when you are stuck inside and have nothing to do, there is this…  Inktail, Too!  Paper copies of this make a healthy alternative to full size…

  • Cleverly Done

    Cleverly Done

      So, to set the scene… myself, and three of my colleagues. All of us grown scientist types. Sitting around a big conference table duly socially distanced. Masked, gloved… ok, that last was because we were all working on a task together. Unusually, this was not a lab task. But you get the picture.  One…

  • Prompt Challenge Week 41

    Prompt Challenge Week 41

      The Case of the Perambulating Hatrack may have come to a close, but I still have the rest of the year… holy heck, is that only eleven more weeks? We can do this! We’re so close!  Anyway, I have still got weekly prompt challenges to respond to. Maybe not with another novel (no, not…

  • Low-Carb Apple Bread

    Low-Carb Apple Bread

      I was making those Apple Handpies for the rest of the family and a friend, and in order to stay on the diet and reduce my temptation levels, I came up with this recipe. Note that as-is, it is not gluten free. On the other hand, you could leave that out, and (probably) the…

  • Kerfluffle, Bookwyrms, and a Hint of Something…

    Kerfluffle, Bookwyrms, and a Hint of Something…

      I’m racing the clock today. Long list of to-dos and little time to accomplish it in.  But I put up the most-requested artwork so far from Ninktober as prints, so there is that! Keep in mind I will be publishing an artist’s sketchbook next month of all the art, plus bonus content so if…

  • Apple Handpies

    Apple Handpies

      “Can you make apple handpies? I want to send some to work with Toodles.”  Well, yes. I can. But you know I’m going to play with the concept first! Apple Handpies (with Bacon and Brown Sugar and Maybe Cheese)  In a large cast iron skillet, melt together over high heat:  2 tbsp butter, salted…

  • Bibliophilia: A Heap O’ Livin’

    Bibliophilia: A Heap O’ Livin’

      This book is a little different for me. I picked it up today, on the strength of the title and the attractive little volumes (I got both in first edition bindings). But even at the bookstore as I flipped through looking at the verses I was charmed with them.  In my first impressions of…

  • Grappling for Contentment

    Grappling for Contentment

      When I was younger, I somehow thought that contentment in where I was felt a whole lot more passive. You’re happy, right? That just means you’re drifting in a golden glow through life, going with the flow, having found your sweet spot in the scheme of things. Content.  And then I discovered that it’s…

  • Books to Read

    Books to Read

       I now have two! Two! whole novels finished and in need of revisions and edits before release. Uh. I have written myself into a corner here. Writing is fun. Editing and revising is drudgery.  But in the meantime there are some fun books you could explore while you are waiting on mine. Well, technically…

  • Deadline Rush

    Deadline Rush

      My feet are tired. I’m tired. This is not a bad thing. First of all, I made it up on time this morning to hit the treadmill for a mile. Since this was the goal, that was happy. And then work was busy. I was challenged, and I rose to the challenge and accomplished…

  • Ninktober

    Ninktober

      Since I am not going to buy into Inktober this year (copyright issues) I asked my fans and friends on social media to suggest prompts for me to draw and create from this month. I received more than I could possibly use! It was wonderful. A little work later, and I have October’s daily…

  • Blessings from Shadows

    Blessings from Shadows

      This last week was a wild ride. Not that anything big happened, externally. No, it’s more that some things happened in my head.  My head is a strange place. I’m aware. Trying to explain it is.. I don’t. Not usually. Look, I’m very aware I’m not a normal person. Actually, I kind of like…