Yes, I know it is December, but today I have summer on my mind. Like a lot of people, we have done some rethinking since Covid hit our world, and we decided we likely won't be traveling quite like we used to for at least a year. That hurts. We had dog sitting plans for … Continue reading Summertime, and the livin’ is easy →

My new book is about a shy girl named Maggie, in another new town, who is teased and tormented with the nickname Magpie! She escapes to a magical treehouse where she meets some interesting friends.

Maleficent mistral Surreptitious sculptor You mask your evil intent With mounds of magnificent swirling snow  That silently swoop into my drive Covering the fence, the steps Crawling the walls and entrance  Crowding and climbing up the windows Taunting me, daring me to go outdoors It is a siege and I must wait you out.

Check out my website at mlblemings.com It's a work in progress. My Books Magpie! Magpie!             Mary-Lee Blemings             Illustrated by Judey Jackson             Reader-Age 6-8              Recommended-Read Aloud             Set in Alberta, Canada             50pp             Available Soon TBA Maggie, a shy girl, has moved again with her single mom…and once again, she is teased by the local kids, calling her … Continue reading Updating my Website →