Storyteller's Journey

Season's Greetings!

While 2023 has been challenging to say the least, December has brought with it a basketful of blessings. My sons, Kevin (Arizona) and Brian (New Jersey) will both be here in a few days. 

That is the best Christmas gift I could ask for. (My eldest son, David, will be here too, but he lives nearby.) I'm in between cycles of chemotherapy, so I'm feeling great - just in time for my birthday this Sunday. And lastly, there is no snow in the forecast (like last year!) to spoil our holiday plans.

I'll be back on Writ of Whimsy in early 2024. My chemo-therapy is due to be complete in mid-February so I'll be sure to check in!

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Wishing you and yours the love, joy, and peace of the season! 

Storyteller's Journey

Peace on Earth

With all the conflict and chaos in our world right now, the idea of "peace on earth" can seem like an impossibility. Is there anything each of us can do to promote peace?

As a writer of books for middle grade readers, the idea of peace within my stories is always forefront on my mind. However, a story without conflict is not a story worth reading. It takes real creativity to include peace as an option to those conflicts within my novels.

It's not unlike the real world: it sometimes takes real creativity and imagination to find a peaceful path forward in diplomatic negotiations. 

Strangers, friends, and even loved ones, can sometimes present challenges to a peaceful existence in each of our lives. At this time of year, we must all give our best effort to promote peace, even while there is so much lack of peace in the world. We can each make a difference by being kind and understanding this holiday season.

Storyteller's Journey

My Writer's Update!

Since learning of my cancer diagnosis, my writing has nearly disappeared, but thankfully, not completely. I have two completed unpublished manuscripts that need to be edited - both by me, and my editor. So, I'm just beginning to revise/edit my middle grade novel entitled: THE RABBIT OF ROUEN. 

It's set first in Normandy, France, and then proceeds to Paris during World War II, specifically in 1944. Since the story includes the Liberation of Paris, and 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of that event, I'm hoping to release it next year. But that will be a tall order!

Wish me luck with my goal; I just began chemotherapy.