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.

Compassionate Care in Lviv, Ukraine

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Sally Brandle

The news is filled with photos and stories of the devastation in Ukraine and the resilience of the Ukrainian people. This post shines a spotlight on the humanity. The man pictured, Eugeniy, is the nephew of a friend. His aunt, … Continue reading →

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Ursa’s Joy

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sally Brandle

Maggie, the Shepherd, arrived at our home in June of 2020. Ursa, the abandoned Cattle Dog, would’ve been coyote bait at the time. The rescue’s owner needed to leave a leash on her for a month in order to catch … Continue reading →

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Resilience of a bleeding heart.

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Sally Brandle

This is spring growth of a bleeding heart. My mom adored their tiny pink hearts. She grew a huge plant in her yard in Michigan, and the transplant she’d given me survived four moves in thirty plus years. Heavy spring … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month – You can record stories!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Sally Brandle

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t. Mark Twain At holiday dinners, on Sunday visits and the like, we’ve all heard entertaining, emotional, thought-provoking stories from female family members … Continue reading →

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Ready, set, where’s Spock the cat?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Sally Brandle

Evan Ursa can’t keep Spock entertained. He’s learned how to escape from the deck, and stares out the windows… Purple hyacinth bulbs and their flower pollen are harmful to kitties. These had to be moved to another area of the … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Giving….

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Sally Brandle

The urge to purge struck after surveying my office/craft room. Unused supplies cluttered the counters and floors. I’d joined the nearest Buy Nothing Facebook group. Seattle’s holiday snow provided perfect timing to let a few things go… An art teacher … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Imperfect, it is okay…

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Sally Brandle

Our ‘Bug’ tree, complete with ornament eyes. Yup, this came from a spot where it didn’t belong, too close to our driveway. Have I chosen perfectly shaped trees in the past? Of course. But this one worked and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Heavy rain, light cards…

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Sally Brandle

I should be editing. I should be on Canva completing homework for a class I’m taking from Laurie Cooper on finding readers. The brain needed a break, so I invited a friend over and we began making holiday cards. Coloring … Continue reading →

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Mt. Rainier never fails to inspire…

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Sally Brandle

My brother, Brian, and his wife, Rose, are moving permanently to the Philippines. I know he is loved and appreciated by her family, but its hard to think of him so far away. We took a day drive around Mt. … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Reflections

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Sally Brandle

It’s the unofficial end of summer, or I prefer, the beginning of autumn – my favorite season. Due to the blazing hot spells this summer in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve noticed trees prematurely turning color. My motivation to write isn’t … Continue reading →

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