Marilyn King is an historical, inspirational writer with a heart for scattering seeds of hope into the lives of her readers. As a fiction author, she writes in frontier-style, Amish-western & Southern Antebellum with a mix of her favorite genres: action and mystery romance. As a Christian writer, I spent half of my growing-up years on a farm. I love the country charm and it has never left. Blending those elements into the stories has been a joy!
Bio
A member of the High Desert Chapter of the California Writer's Club, Marilyn co-chairs the critique groups for her hometown branch. When she is not writing, Marilyn enjoys reading, sewing, embroidery, and gardening. Marilyn and her husband, Bob, are a couple of "Yours", "Mine", and "Us." Her four and his five grown children have flown the nest leaving them to enjoy a quiet life in Apple Valley, California with their two schnauzer's Jack and Sugar and their rescue kitty, Cooper.
Bio
A member of the High Desert Chapter of the California Writer's Club, Marilyn co-chairs the critique groups for her hometown branch. When she is not writing, Marilyn enjoys reading, sewing, embroidery, and gardening. Marilyn and her husband, Bob, are a couple of "Yours", "Mine", and "Us." Her four and his five grown children have flown the nest leaving them to enjoy a quiet life in Apple Valley, California with their two schnauzer's Jack and Sugar and their rescue kitty, Cooper.
IT'S TIME TO SEW AGAIN . . .
Mister Cooper
Sometimes life dishes out surprises. This happened to us in the summer of 2017. On our vacation, and while getting gas for our vehicle, we found this scrawny little kitten who was on his last leg. He dug a hole in our hearts to stay. Meet Cooper
A couple of weeks later, Cooper said, "Thank You!"
He soon became my writing partner.
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Playtime Projects:
Sewing Aprons: I spent this spring making blue jean aprons with calico ruffles around them. Fun! I'm happy to say I'm done!
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From Mother's Hands,
Aren't they darling! 
Here are a couple of my mother's, pillowcases she made over the years. Aren't they darling! Back in the 40's, 50's and before the age of televisions and computers, women spent their time making things for their home. These precious pillowcases made from my mother's hands are so special. They can be found on any of the beds in our home.
I have found darling pillowcases at off-the-road antique stores. Here's a couple I couldn't pass up.
Note the embroidery sewn on the ends. Isn't that pretty!
APRON MADE OUT OF FEEDSACKS
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Cooper anticipates climbing a Spanish Oak Tree. My husband, Bob looking on.
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My Favorite Pass Time
Gardening:Every spring I search out my garden to see what new flowers to put in my flower garden. I have many old fashioned farm tools intermixed with the plants. Last spring we planted corn for the first time. Since we have been adding egg shells and coffee grinds to the soil, the ground has turned a nice dark brown and the corn grew wonderfully. Ummm. Corn on the cob for dinner straight from the garden was wonderful! We plan on doing it again this spring! Take walks: For now my walks are indoors. Trying to stay warm and well during the frigid winter. Starting slowly, walking 10 minutes, 3 times a day. Feels great! 
It has been far too long since the last time I've ridden my bike. That is a must as soon as the weather warms up!
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Save your cupcake holders in a Mason Jar! Isn't that sweet!
IT'S TIME TO BAKE!Cranberry Orange Scones!2 ½ Cups flour
2/3 Cup sugar 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel 2 ½ Tsp. baking powder ½ Tsp. baking soda 3/4 Cup butter (or 1 and ½ sticks) 1 Cup dried cranberries 3/4 Cup buttermilk DIRECTIONS: ★ Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add cranberries. Stir in buttermilk, just until moistened. Using fingers, mix in well until it starts to feel like dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 6-8 times. Divide in half. Pat flat, then roll into an 8-inch circle. Cut into eight wedges. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees at 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire cooling racks. Frost with Powder Sugar Frosting. Powder Sugar Frosting 2 C. Powder Sugar ½ tsp. Vanilla 2 ½ Tbsp. Milk Makes 1 cup ★ Enjoy! Marilyn King 
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