Debbie Williamson's Blog, page 2

Welcome 2012

I have started reading once again. I've missed reading, seems it is my way of escaping life. I need it even more than ever these days and I am grateful for having books back in my life. I have just finished The Art of Racing in The Rain. It has been added to my favorites list. Not only was it a beautifully written book but some of the discriptives will stay with me forever. I felt as if Enzo became part of my life along with his images of the horrible, evil zebra. Viewing life from Enzo's eyes has given me hope when I desperatly needed some in my life. That's the beauty of good books, they bring hope, love and a new outlook on life. So with a little hope in my heart and a better outlook on the future I am truly hopeful I can start writing once again as well.
So I will keep my eyes right where I want my car to go and pray for the best. My heart and thank you's to Garth for sharing Enzo.

Debbie
The Big Mouth Bass

MoonBeam

The Big Mouth Bass is now a MOONBEAN!! Second place in The Moonbeam Children's Awards, YEA! Off to Traverse City we go.

THE ORANGE COUNTY BOOK FESTIVAL

It is always exhilirating to go back to my old stomping ground. To do it as an author with my book being about Southern California makes it even more special.. The OC has been a place in my heart since childhood. I introduced Gary to this place when we worked in Cerritos and he too fell in love with it. The book festival was fun, so many nice people. I encourage anyone in the area to go next year if you missed it this year, it's a blast! I met Molly Shannon and she is extrememly cool!!! I have always liked her because she is real about what she says and how she acts. She doesn't act special or any different than the rest of us.. Most celebrities think they are much too fabulous for the rest of us mere humans. Molly has a children's book out, Tilly The Tickster. It is about a naughty girl, funny and refreshing.. Check it out. THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY BOOK FESTIVAL for adding some sunshine to my life. JOURNALS OF THE BIG MOUTH BASS is on the move!!!

Hollywood or BUST!!!

Its off to the book fair. If any of you are in Hollywood this weekend come by the 15Ave mall and say hi.

Breathe

Today I turned on my computer and stared at it the way I have since Gary left. Something inside of me wants to keep writing but there have been no words, just tears. Today was different, Gary was hear sitting in my kitchen right by my side. I know it sounds crazy but is it really? I think not!

Today I found the strength to start the third book of the series, Journals OF THE BIG MOUTH BASS. Today words came back into my life. Today I will breathe for another reason than, I have no choice.

So with Gary by my side and all of you, I will finish the series just as I promised him I would.

I wanted to send out a thank you to all of you who have reviewed the first book, Keeping Secrets. Your reviews and kind words have given me a reason to keep writing, to keep going. Words have such power. I was terrified to put this book out there, too volunerable at this time in my life. But faith and a gentle hand from an editor with a giant heart, Bethany, lead me to jump. Thank you, all of you!

Debbie

Journals Of The Big Mouth Bass, Keeping Secrets

It has been a horrible year for me beyond words. If someone had told me I would have to say goodbye to the love of my life I would have said all those things I now wonder if he knows. I miss him every second of everyday which made getting this book out one of my greatest challenges. I promised Gary I wouldn't stumble, he wanted me to keep writing and he believed in my children's books. So here it is the first of a five book series...
Enjoy, and I would love to hear from all of you.

My Heart To Yours!
Debbie

Finding A1A

The flight was not unlike many others I have had in my past other than the wave of sorrow that hits me every twenty minutes. I'm struggling with my reasons for being here and my loss. My heart hurts so deeply it's hard to think rationally anymore. The man that sat next to me looks my way every time the tears came on. I wanted to explain to him that I lost the love of my life but then again what I really wanted was just to be alone. Florida is hot and muggy but beautiful to look at. A1A is like any other highway only it's real flat. The ocean is a teal color of blue and the water, so warm. I feel inside the small can that holds my love and close my fingers around a handful of ash. I watch as my hand opens toward the water and Gary leaves with the breeze. Sitting on a beach a thousand miles from home doesn't ease the pain, nothing does. Missing Gary has become my only focus in life. I am afraid of everything and most of all I am afraid of myself. I want to feel his hand holding mine, I want to see his smile, I want to listen to his voice making my world seem right and calm. I miss him God!
Tomorrow I will start my journey home and tonight I will cry myself to sleep once again, remembering I had love, true love. And I will pray Gary will stay with me forever.

Stand Book Giveaway!

If any of you did not recieve your free copy of STAND after the giveaway please let me know. I will send out another copy asap. Thank you again for entering.
Debbie

Book Giveaway!

For those of you who won a copy of STAND, please note. I am sending your autographed copies out this week. Thank you for participating and ENJOY!

Debbie