April Coker, Author

Author: aencoker

  • The Fourth of July Canceled?

    I was dismayed to find that many of the fireworks displays in my area had been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.  Not that I would attend the big ones in the towns around here, but I at least would have had that option.  I realize that our nation’s birthday happens with…

  • A Writer’s Dilemma

      You have your idea. You have your conflict. You have your characters and you have your story. You start typing and it flows. Until you get about halfway. Now what? Writers have been facing this dilemma since writing began. That’s why some writers outline their entire novel or work before they even start. It…

  • Teacher’s Pet

    When I was in second grade, my friends told me I was the teacher’s pet. I didn’t really think of myself as such, but I was the one Mrs. Russell chose to keep in during recess at the end of the day to help her with projects such as putting up bulletin boards, cutting out…

  • Thank you, Parkinson’s (with apologies to Jimmy Fallon)

    My husband has Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases.  At the same time.  Some people say Alzheimer’s with Parkinsonism.  It doesn’t matter what it’s called.  It sucks.  So I’m coming out of the closet with it.  Maybe this will help someone else.  I’m sorry, kids. Thank you, Parkinson’s. . . for destroying our dreams of retirement. for…

  • Talk Show Hosting from Home: Decor Ideas

    Talk show hosts such as Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel have been hosting their shows from their homes.  I have found these glimpses into their homes and the homes of their guests very interesting.   Have you noticed the rustic bohemian look of Jimmy Fallon’s home? The kitchen contains what looks like open cabinets made…