Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

“Is Chainsaws & Casseroles” a cookbook? No. It’s a book of short stories and cartoons that have a very important golden thread running through them: Some of our best moments come from our worst. The title comes from a story … Continue reading →

Banjo had three families and we were his last. When he passed away, Amy and I knew his amazing spirit had to live on in some form. That’s why I created the book Banjo’s Dream. Today, as Mistletoe Marketplace was … Continue reading →

Christmas music blared as Mistletoe Marketplace shoppers streamed past where I was signing books. An older gentleman walked up and held out his hand. It shook as it reached toward mine. I smiled. It was George. Two years earlier we … Continue reading →

I’m excited, nervous and proud right now. I have over 80 boxes of my new book, Chainsaws & Casseroles to sell. Like running a race, I’m at the starting line. I’ve trained for months (writing and drawing for the book) … Continue reading →

Woke this morning and fear was staring me in the face. It was a cold stare — one that chilled me to the bone. The alarm had just gone off and the clock glowed 4:02 a.m. Fatigue walked around fear … Continue reading →

SHORT STORY: Fall Back “Good evening, Mr. Conner.” The gate agent took the boarding pass from the worn-out business passenger. Frank Conner nodded and grunted, “You, too,” and laughed to himself. He heard comedian Brian Regan’s voice every time he … Continue reading →

So this was Back to the Future week. Marty and Doc popped in from 1985 and then left again. In 1985, I was a senior in high school and was wondering where my life would take me. My football career … Continue reading →