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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Blogit Writers on Upswing -- Caused by Moon Phases?

Some weeks things go a little blah - here in my happy messy writing nest, and on FB and Blogit as well. Maybe it's not reality. Maybe it's my perception. But this week, as the moon rounds to first quarter on its way to full, the posts are sharper, the comments are right on target and provocative,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Coffee on a Rainy Afternoon

I had just quit editing some "finished" bit of writing and was taking my empty cup back to the kitchen for a refill when there came a knock knock knock on my chamber door. (Such a gloomy day, thunderous and smitten with the occasional flash, brings on echoes of Edgar Allen Poe.) It was Guy, bringing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Idyllic autumn day, and the library too...

I stepped out onto the porch with my coffee cup and took a deep breath. Sunshine made all the golden leaves on the front yard maple trees glow as though they radiate their own light. There had been clouds and a bit of rain yesterday, so the air was fresh and I had to take several deep, appreciative... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

A poem from the '99 collection

The Science Channel There was nothing on but the science channel and a look – spectacular – through the Hubble at galaxies fighting gravity, the beautiful gases and star cities whirling in dancing masses. We thought for a while, some decades ago it was shrinking, it was a matter of time till we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Local Authors Fest at The Public Library

There were a dozen local writers at the library on Sunday, all with copies of their books to autograph and sell. Son Guy went along with me, after we had attended little Maddie's sixth birthday party. The first woman I spoke with had written an expose of her former workplace. She'd been fired from a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Louise Erdrich -

If you haven't found this author yet, may I suggest you do. She's amazing, as a writer and as a person. Bill Moyers.Com recently posted on FB a video interview with Ms. Erdrich, who has been nominated for a Pulitzer, and published at least five best-selling novels. She has the gift of storytelling,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Did you ever have a senior moment that lasted half a day?

I had a senior moment a few days ago. Looked at my calendar; it said that afternoon there would be a local writers festival going on at the library, and my great granddaughter's birthday party at 1:00. The birthday party was to be the first time Guy had been invited to his ex wife's house, and he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

News from the front porch...

Thanks again to all of you who gave me feedback and comments on the excerpts I've posted from "Adam's Mother." Am thinking of changing the title back to "Last Man" which was the original working title. Looking this week for a publisher to submit to. Maybe I'll try Harper again. Fall has come to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Excerpt - Adam's Mother - Conclusion

“I’ve got orders ….” Simpkins glanced at the table where the others sat, watching. “Or you could play it smart," Adam said “Just a minute,” Simpkins pulled his cell and explained the situation to someone, then listened. He snapped the phone shut and pocketed it. “We’ll play it your way for now. But... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

Excerpt - Adam's decision...

Remember, Dr. Mike became Marc Lagroix and Evelyn became Kari. They took on new identities when they escaped to New Goshen. Their son Adam is seventeen, about to graduate from seminary. He wrote them earlier that he felt called to the priesthood. CHAPTER 25: COMMENCEMENT “No, Mother, it’s out of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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