Author Archives: Sally Brandle

About Sally Brandle

Author, horse lover, gardener, pastry enabler, and thankful wife and mother. Very proud of my novels, The Hitman's Mistake, Torn by Vengeance, and The Targeted Pawn. Multi-award winning author Sally Brandle weaves slow-burning romance into edgy suspense, motivating readers to trust their instincts. Growing up as a tomboy alongside brothers prepared her to work in a male-centric industry, raise sons, and create action packed stories featuring strong women. She thrives on creating unintentional heroines who conquer their vulnerabilities and partner with heroes to outwit cunning villains.

Friends Deserve Page Time as Secondary Characters

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Sally Brandle

Do you write loyal, trusted, helpful friends or cheating, conniving, dastardly two-faced friends? Choose wisely and your protagonist succeeds or bleeds accordingly.  “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” Aristotle. Oh, the lucky person who finds … Continue reading →

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Write freely, edit ruthlessly to enhance your gem. Part 2.

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Sally Brandle

Anyone else increase their reading or writing in the darker days of winter? I hope last month’s post provided a few insights if you write. But, polishing diamonds requires more than swiping it with a cloth. Your manuscript deserves the … Continue reading →

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Write freely, then edit ruthlessly to enhance your gem. Part 1

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Sally Brandle

Our drafted manuscripts are diamonds in the rough. The first step in cutting diamonds is planning, or determining the best shape for the stone. Does your story meet the general expectations of the genre? Overall, the story must contain a … Continue reading →

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December’s Bounty of Religious Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sally Brandle

If I have missed any religious holidays below, I apologize, and please add them in comments. To me, learning is understanding, and understanding removes fear and promotes harmony. My family is proud to enjoy friendships with folks both religions and … Continue reading →

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A Time to be Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Sally Brandle

Below is a slightly altered {and old} Dear Abby post which I offer before Thanksgiving when my family and friends are gathered close. If you celebrate the day, you might find it useful: We are thankful for food and remember … Continue reading →

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Lance and I hit the Century Club – kind of…

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sally Brandle

On October 1st, I turned 67 and on a beautiful fall day, walked, trotted, cantered, and galloped up hill on my handsome buddy. Lance was born 5/7/90 so he is 33 1/2. Added together with my age, it’s 100 and … Continue reading →

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A preference question…

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Sally Brandle

Dahlias and color spots enhance my rock garden, so the venue passes the test for the wedding on Saturday. The two pots in the photo below delineate where the bridal couple will stand. Some of the Teddy Bear sunflowers are … Continue reading →

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Mr. Spock thinks I plant the wrong things…

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Sally Brandle

My faithful, furry companion loves coming outdoors with me. He’s not a big catnip fan, but delights in a variety of grasses in the yard. I take him out, then call him inside. Coyotes abound in our ‘hood. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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Purge, weed, canter, pick repeat…oh, and write!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sally Brandle

“In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others … Continue reading →

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Live theater ROCKS!

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Sally Brandle

We checked off another box in the ‘experience classic plays’ list on Thursday night. The young cast gave their all while singing and dancing. The choreography kept the enthusiastic crowd alert. I admire anyone who can sing or dance – … Continue reading →

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