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Inspiration is inhalation. We take in by reading, observing, thinking, dreaming, feeling, and the exhalation is writing.
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Corners: Voices on Change
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Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons of Open-Air Parenting
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Friends: Voices on the Gift of Companionship
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The Alchemy of Sass: A Memoir of Becoming and Belonging
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"Rarely does a book grab in the first few paragraphs but Amy Lou's The Alchemy of Sass did just that.
There are many messages intermingled in her story. First is Amy Lou's resiliency ... she expertly illustrates life's moments and her decisions that gu" Read more of this review » |
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Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis:
"I hated this book so much. I found it neither "thought provoking" nor "important" nor "well written" but instead written by a self important 31 year old who thought he had some great insight into the ways of the world but only used his experiences to"
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Revered stands out because it isn’t theory. Jamie Moraga brings together women who have built companies, led teams, navigated bias, managed setbacks, and made the kinds of decisions you only understand once you’re in the chair yourself. What I found m ...more |
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I’m about to start pitching my next book to publishers, The Alchemy of Sass. Full disclosure that my publishing team wants me to build my list--LitFri
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“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”
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“Battle with unconditioned breath the unconditioned air. Shun electric wire. Communicate slowly. Live a three-dimensional life; stay away from screens. ”
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“It was your birthday, we had drunk and dined
Half of the night with our old friend
Who’d showed us in the end
To a bed I reached in one drunk stride.
Already I lay snug,
And drowsy with the wine dozed on one side.
I dozed, I slept. My sleep broke on a hug,
Suddenly, from behind,
In which the full lengths of our bodies pressed:
Your instep to my heel,
My shoulder-blades against your chest.
It was not sex, but I could feel
The whole strength of your body set,
Or braced, to mine,
And locking me to you
As if we were still twenty-two
When our grand passion had not yet
Become familial.
My quick sleep had deleted all
Of intervening time and place.
I only knew
The stay of your secure firm dry embrace.”
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Half of the night with our old friend
Who’d showed us in the end
To a bed I reached in one drunk stride.
Already I lay snug,
And drowsy with the wine dozed on one side.
I dozed, I slept. My sleep broke on a hug,
Suddenly, from behind,
In which the full lengths of our bodies pressed:
Your instep to my heel,
My shoulder-blades against your chest.
It was not sex, but I could feel
The whole strength of your body set,
Or braced, to mine,
And locking me to you
As if we were still twenty-two
When our grand passion had not yet
Become familial.
My quick sleep had deleted all
Of intervening time and place.
I only knew
The stay of your secure firm dry embrace.”
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Amy wrote: "Hi Ed. A singer and writer--wonderful. I sometimes think I can sing, but my children correct me. Best of luck with your book."Growing up with Amy as an Aunt I can tell you she sings a mean Blue Christmas.
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Hi Ed. A singer and writer--wonderful. I sometimes think I can sing, but my children correct me. Best of luck with your book.
Thanks for accepting my friend request, Amy. You seem like an interesting person, as well as an accomplished author, so feel free to tell me more about yourself and perhaps we can grow to become even greater friends. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author. My 2 top ten recordings were CONCRETE & CLAY (as a singer) and NAVY BLUE (as a writer)...both in the early 1960's. My first novel is an unusual murder mystery entitled: FORBIDDEN STEPS.Regards, and have a great day, Ed
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Hi Amy,Thanks for befriending this fellow Goodreads author!
Thank you. It's about time I got started on goodreads. So many good books and opinions and discussions. I'll get the profile up soon.Amy Lou
Hey Amy!Good to see you here. Can't wait to read your book when it comes out.
Warmest Regards,
Mary Louise