↓
 

  • diamond-new-web-masthead-slide-show
  • ruby-new-web-masthead-slide-show
  • Emerald-new-web-masthead-slide-show
  • Turquoise-new-web-masthead-slide-show
  • Home
  • Lynn Franklin’s Books
    • Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series
      • The Blue Diamond
        • The Blue Diamond Excerpt
      • The Pirate’s Ruby
        • The Pirate’s Ruby Excerpt
      • The Carolina Emerald
        • The Carolina Emerald Excerpt
      • The Turquoise Treasure
        • The Turquoise Treasure Excerpt
    • Grandpa Max Tall Tales Series
      • The Poodle Who Picked Pockets
        • The Poodle Who Picked Pockets Excerpt
      • The Poodle Who Ran Away From Home
        • The Poodle Who Ran Away From Home Excerpt
  • News
  • The Diamond Digest
  • Book Clubs
  • About Lynn
  • Contact Lynn
  • Fun Stuff
    • The Turquoise Treasure Extras
      • The True Story That Inspired The Turquoise Treasure
      • A Great Place for Murder
      • Hunting Scenes from The Turquoise Treasure
    • The Carolina Emerald Extras
    • The Pirate’s Ruby Extras
      • Watch Out for Mining Ants
    • The Blue Diamond Extras
      • How To Turn Ashes Into Diamonds
      • The Apple Man
    • Scenes from Osprey Beach
      • Ever See an Osprey Lay an Egg?
      • Where Is Osprey Beach?
    • American Gemstones
      • Thar’s Gold in Them Thar Hills . . . Or is There?
      • Watch Out for Mining Ants
      • What Unusual Gems Do Fashionable Women Wear?
    • A Writer’s Life
      • Annie Oakley Meets Lucille Ball
    • Favorite Recipes
      • Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
      • Rory’s Favorite Dog Training Treats
      • Grandpa’s Swiss Cookies
      • Favorite Recipes for Tea Time
        • Zucchini Blueberry Muffins
        • Grandpa’s Swiss Cookies
        • Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
        • Rory’s Favorite Dog Training Treats
        • Mom’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 2 >>  
 

Category Archives: Chesapeake Bay Life

Post navigation

← Older posts

Childhood Dreams and The Pirate’s Ruby

Back in second grade when I was penning my first “books,” my vision of publishing went something like this:  I’d awake full of creative energy and climb the stairs to my writing room — a high tower featuring floor-to-ceiling windows … Continue reading →

Judy Garland Would So Not Be Impressed

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m writing frantically to complete The Pirate’s Ruby, the second in the jeweler’s granddaughter cozy mystery series.  A few weeks ago, select patrons of JT’s Kitchen had a sneak preview of the book. … Continue reading →

Return to Osprey Beach

Blogs routinely contain posts from the author apologizing for disappearing for a few months.  I’m going to break with tradition and not apologize or offer excuses.  Though this blog has been idle, you all have been in my thoughts as … Continue reading →

Ever see an osprey lay an egg?

Lynn Franklin, jeweler's granddaughter cozy mystery

Sometimes Nature provides the most amazing surprises. The ospreys who nest in North Beach, Maryland — and inspired the name for my fictional Osprey Beach community — returned early this year.  Being a fan, I lost no time in hauling … Continue reading →

Chesapeake Beach Seagulls Succumb to Temptation

So here we are two months into 2013 and, for many of us, our New Year’s resolution to lose weight is starting to wear thin – even if our clothes aren’t.  If you made it through Valentine’s Day without cheating, … Continue reading →

Skating in a Winter Wonderland

There’s something magical about those first winter months.  The sun shines, the snow glistens and the crisp air entices us outside.  Even when there’s no snow, our minds yearn for those Thomas Kinkade moments, cuddling in horse-drawn sleighs, zipping down … Continue reading →

What the World Needs Now is More Santas

Do you remember the first time you saw Santa Claus?  Was he ringing a bell in the cold?  Riding in a parade?  Ho-ho-ho’ing in the mall? I was maybe six years old when Santa lumbered through our front door, all … Continue reading →

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Continue reading →

It’s beginning to look a lot like . . . Santa’s caught a big one!

The Blue Diamond, Lynn Franklin, light mystery

One of the things I love about living near the Chesapeake Bay is the creativity of holiday decorations.  The first time I saw Santa lounging in the back of a boat, hanging on for dear life to a leaping rockfish, … Continue reading →

The Fishermen

I love strolling the Chesapeake Beach docks on weekends, watching the comings and goings of the fishermen.  While the life of a captain is a rough one, the men and women who charter fishing trips usually return giddy with excitement. … Continue reading →

Post navigation

← Older posts
©2022 - - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑