Author Archives: Brenda Buchanan

December has been more down than up for Maine paper mills. On the second day of the month, a bankruptcy judge approved sale of the Great Northern mill in East Millinocket to a real estate investment company, putting an end to hope that an industrial … Continue reading →

I am delighted to report that the editing of Quick Pivot, the first book in the Joe Gale Mystery Series, is complete. My brilliant editor Deb Nemeth made the process of readying Quick Pivot for publication a truly enjoyable experience. During the … Continue reading →

It’s mid-November, and everyone in northern New England know what that means. It’s time to put away the patio furniture, wind up the garden hoses, harvest the hardy herbs, spread mulch on the raised beds and tuck in for the … Continue reading →

In my travels in Northern New England this month I’ve kept my camera handy and found some nice shots of foliage to share.

I have a book deal! Carina Press and I have reached an agreement to bring three Joe Gale Mysteries into the world. I’m thrilled at the prospect of working with the fine editorial team at Carina to introduce readers to … Continue reading →

We were in lovely Brooklin, Maine for ten consecutive, glorious days. There was writing, of course, but little work-work. More time was spent playing than anything. The Goldfinch Girl and I went swimming almost every day, either in the cove … Continue reading →

Brooklin, Maine was not a good place to see fireworks on the Fourth of July, but it was a superb location to watch fireflies. There were pyrotechnics in three nearby towns, but none were near enough to make it worth … Continue reading →

Many words have been written this week about the loss suffered this week by so many middle-aged kids who grew up in greater Boston. Rex Trailer rode off into the sunset for the last time. “Sad Day in Boomtown,” was … Continue reading →

We took our traditional first day of the new year beach walk today after lazing around this morning in true New Year’s Day fashion then taking down our Christmas Tree. Here are some photos of the beach: The light was … Continue reading →

Amazing day, this one. After 55 years and 28 days on this earth, my right to full-throatedly speak my heart’s truth has been realized. The law extending marriage rights to same-sex couples in Maine took effect at 12:01 a.m. My … Continue reading →