Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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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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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Thanks for the feedback...

Got a great email from a dear friend who pointed out some things about my "Adam's Mother" plot that needed a bit of thinking about. I'll be working on that, doing some research and checking his questions off my list as I find a way to address his concerns. Sorry if it was confusing, I meant my... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Ruse - in a nutshell...

The reason Dr. Mike wanted Evelyn to marry him was that he found his donor code in the hard copy of her file while at a meeting of the NSI team. Simpkins and the others told Evie's lawyer they were dropping the matter, said they'd do the procedure on Monday. When she saw Colin McArthur's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Excerpt - Part 4 -- Shotgun wedding...

After she decided to go ahead with the pregnancy, Evelyn decided to visit her grandmother who ran a resort near Moab, Utah. In fact she's considering making her escape and raising her son. But Dr. Mike caught up with her at an oasis. Mike told Simpkins they were heading back to Nomadi. Instead, they... Sign in to see full entry.

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