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Last week’s episode of Defining Moments shows us Jillian’s life after the trauma with the stalker. In this week’s segment, we meet Ernestine, the neighbor that has been the “guardian angel” on the cul-de-sac. Here she watches…and reminisces about her life.
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An excerpt spotlights the character's loss of her first love, at the hands of her father...And then focuses on another loss...The Assassination of President Kennedy
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“Sometimes I feel as if I've lived about five lifetimes...all fictionalized in my five books.”
― Laurel-Rain Snow, Miles to Go
― Laurel-Rain Snow, Miles to Go
“These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Robert Frost, Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Robert Frost, Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
“Writing a book is like sliding down a rainbow! Marketing it is like trudging through a field of chewed bubblegum on a hot, sticky day.”
― Betty Dravis
― Betty Dravis
“However sugarcoated and ambiguous, every form of authoritarianism must
start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
far it may expand, the progression inevitably rests on unequal power
and airtight roles within the family.”
― Gloria Steinem
start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
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and airtight roles within the family.”
― Gloria Steinem
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
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A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Laurel-Rain. It may interest you that one of my books, "Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom", is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark-Se...
Diana wrote: "So nice to see you here, Laurel!"Thanks, Diana...good to find "friends" from blogging.
Hey Laurel-Rain,
Thanks so much for becoming my friend on goodreads. I would love for you to check out my debut novel, Her Sanctuary, which is available at over 25,000 bookstore websites worldwide including amazon.com and The Book Depository and just recently, BooksonBoard.com.
As my friend, please feel free to peruse my profile and see what I'm currently working on.
Please help me spread the word by recommending it to your friends and if you are a member of a book club, perhaps you could suggest they put it on their reading list?
Being a self-published author, I AM the marketing team so any help you could give, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again!
No, I haven't yet acquired this book! But it's definitely on my list, and when I do read it, I will post a review.
Hi, Laurel.Did you get a chance to read The Little Black Fish? I see that I have attracted some attention from the group members. I am looking forward to your comments considering that although the book is for children yet, the author has wonderfully inserted messages in the story which shows a path only uderstandable by advanced readers and adults (in most cases).
I see many discussions posted for different books listed in this category and they are great discussions. But none asked me this question: "How can a children's book have "political" contents and be "banned?" Please tell me what you think.
Thanks a lot,
Hello again:Thank you for saying you'd consider voting for my romantic suspense novel Lancelot's Lady. I hope you can do so soon.
If you read it, enjoy it and vote, subscribe and comment before September 1st, you'll be automatically entered in my Lancelot's Lady August Giveaway.
The prizes? I'm giving away autographed books to 3 lucky winners.
Check out the contest details at http://www.cherylktardif.com/contests
I'd sincerely appreciate your support. If you've already voted and subscribed, thank you!
Cheryl
Hi Laurel-Rain!! :-) Long time no chat. hehe How are things going? New book out yet?
I wanted to thank you for considering to add your vote for my debut romance Lancelot's Lady. It's been an exciting contest so far, and I'm really working hard at adding new chapters and editing them before the judges start reading (November).
I'd love to hear what you think!
Please consider checking out Lancelot's Lady right away. I now have 32 short chapters up. If you enjoy it, simply click on the blue thumbs up circle, and voila! I'll get a message saying you voted. Right now I'm in jeopardy of losing my lead as #1 Most Popular.
You'll hopefully get a great read and of course my undying gratitude. :-)
And don't worry, signing up on Textnovel.com is fast, easy and you won't get any spam.
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Thank you again for the "maybe". If you've already voted thumbs up, THANK YOU!!! :-)
I wish you the very best in success always.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif
Jeannie wrote: "Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe ..."In my first book, "An Accidental Life," I write about the twists and turns of our lives...Mine didn't start out with me planning to be a social worker...actually, I wanted to be a writer!
Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe that's where my heart is.Blessings,
Jeannie
Janet wrote: "Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?"I think they're considered mainstream -- literary fiction and/or women's fiction.
Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?
Yes I am! It's Friday, and even though it's rainy outside, I am eagerly anticipating new changes ahead. For one -- a Kindle version of Web of Tyranny is in the works, soon to be available on Amazon.com!
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Hi, Laurelkins,Have been thinking of you today. Hope all is well. I just read about your new GR reviews. Those books sound interesting; wish I could read them all, but haven't read ALL of yours yet. Working on your Web of Tyranny. It sure is looong, but exciting, nonetheless.
Keep up the great work.
Hugs - Betty Dravis
Hi Laurel-Rain,(Lovely name you know:)
And I was just reading your bio and didn't know that you were a counselor...
I thought you might like this...
Best wishes to you always
Sincerely,
Chase:)
Don't live behind the walls
That guilt built
The longer you stay
Incased in that tomb
The harder it becomes
To break free
And write a new and different story
With the pen
That is your life
By Chase Von
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The Last Panther
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Thanks, Betty...Yes, I think the female friendship thread is a common one in my books, but in "Embrace the Whirlwind," the focus is on how one abused child manages to overcome her past...And in "Chasing Stardust," the focus is really on the fantasy life of the main character. In fact, both characters in these books are actually deprived of that constant friendship factor -- the lack of an ongoing support network makes each woman's life more difficult.
Hey, RAINYday,I see you're using one of my quotes up there with all those "famous" ones. Wow! What an honor.
You're the best, my friend.
I'm almost ready to review AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE. I really liked it a lot. You are an excellent writer. Keep up the great work.
Are all your novels about female friendship that lats through the years? Do you plan on working in other genres?
You're good at it but you'd also be good at a psychological thriller or a plain, old ordinary thriller, too.
c u later,
Betty Dravis
http://bettydravisauthor.googlepages....
P.S CHECK THIS SITE OUT. I'VE BEEN ON TEENSREADTOO.COM FOREVER ... BUT JEN (THE OWNER) JUST STARTED A NEW SOCIAL NETWORK FOR AUTHORS, but I THINK YOU HAVE TO BE A TEEN AUTHOR??? LOOK AT THE FAB PAGE I STARTED. IT'S REALLY EASY.
http://yaynot.ning.com/profile/BettyD...
Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Laurel-Rain. It may interest you that one of my books, "Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom", is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kind..."
Thanks, Stan!