In addition to writing cozy mysteries, I also dabble in sci-fi and fantasy stories. It might seem like a strange combination of genres, but I love to read and write both. I’ve also managed to incorporate my love of sci-fi into my cozy mystery series in a humorous way with the occasional investigation of alien abductions and unexplained lights.
In 2014-2015, we traveled from the west coast to the east coast in the States in search of our next sailboat. Along the way, we visited some of our amazing National Parks where I discovered landscapes that seemed so surreal that at times I thought I was on another planet.
Yes, I have an overactive imagination. But if you saw these rock formations, wouldn’t you wonder if you had been transported someplace else?
These remind me of an evil version of tribbles. You know, those cute furry things from Star Trek that reproduce like crazy?
Aliens have definitely landed a spaceship here.
Traveling not only opens up one’s mind and broadens one’s perspective, it also sparks the imagination. I’ve got a million story ideas bubbling away just looking at these pictures.
What inspires your creative pursuits?
Ellen Jacobson 
I love all the beautiful photography. Yes, traveling helps give the mind so many textures and I think adds to the details as we write. Have a lovely rest of your week Ellen 🙂
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Thanks for popping by, Erika! Love your description of travel giving our mind textures to work with.
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