M. Jean Pike's Blog, page 38
July 22, 2018
In Search of the Old Home Cottage
Several weeks ago I posted this picture and inscription I had found in an old box of family photos.
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A bit of sleuthing on my and my siblings part concluded that the young man on the porch was, in fact, our grandfather, Leo. The older couple are our great grandparents, Julia and Edward.
A bit more digging in the earth beneath our family tree told us that the old family homestead on Deer Creek was located in the small town of Limaville, OH. Since we vacation on Lake Erie, only a couple of hours from there, each summer, this summer’s vacation seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit our ancestor’s stomping grounds.
We found Limaville and Deer Creek without too much trouble.
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From an old map of the town with each of its parcels labeled, we believe this to be the site on which the little cottage once stood.
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We were even able to find some family graves, some of which we were only able to read by doing grave rubbings.
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There was something sobering and hallowed about the experience of walking on the same ground where my ancestors walked a hundred years ago. It makes me even more curious as to who they were, what they thought, and what life experiences they had.
Thankfully, there are more photos and documents to go through, and I am feeling like this little day trip to Limaville was just the first leg of my journey to understanding my people and my past.
July 21, 2018
Frankie’s Heart
Frankie’s Heart is now available in e book and paperback formats at Amazon.
You’re gonna love it!
July 16, 2018
July 13, 2018
Chapter One…
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Chapter One
Alonzo Bonetti had been dead for exactly two hundred days when his widow, Frankie, bought the fixer-upper on Cottage Street. Unloved and unappreciated, the house spoke to Frankie’s heart, asking for a second chance. And Frankie’s heart said yes…
Curious yet?
FRANKIE’S HEART
Coming soon to a book store near you!
July 11, 2018
Wordless Wednesday — Refreshed
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July 4, 2018
Frankie’s Heart : I’ve Got it Covered!
A few weeks ago, my editor at Black Lyon asked for my input on what I envisioned for a cover for Frankie’s Heart. The story is about so many things that I had trouble pinpointing what to focus on for the cover. I emailed back with some vague ideas about a dark- haired woman (Frankie), some flowers (romance), or maybe some butterflies (a spirit’s rebirth) lol. Thank God for my wonderful publisher, who was able to take the heart of the story, find the perfect art to represent it, and create a cover that is all that I envisioned Frankie’s Heart to be. I absolutely love this cover, and this story, and I hope you will, too!
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Thank you, God. For rivers in the desert. For this man, and this moment, and new beginnings, she prayed.
Recently widowed, Frankie Bonetti bought an unloved fixer-upper house that spoke to her heart, asking for a second chance. And Frankie’s heart said yes.
Now her heart is saying yes to a once-in-a-lifetime love.
Tracy Johanson also knows the pain of loss on several levels. A genius with woodwork, he’s good at nearly everything except forgiving himself. With Tracy’s head at war with his heart, God is about to step in, and through Frankie, guide him onto a new path, a new future, and a blessed reconciliation with his estranged son in the most destined of ways…
Look for it soon in e-book and paperback!
July 2, 2018
The Reveal!
Introducing…
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Coming this month from Black Lyon Publishing!
June 27, 2018
Expectant
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Wow, I feel like an expectant mother with her first ultrasound scheduled.
Just got word from my publisher that I should have a peek at my cover art for Frankie’s Heart by this weekend!!
It’s like after months and months of living with this “child” inside my head, I will soon be able to see it’s face!
Can’t wait to see what Black Lyon Publishing comes up with this time.
Stay tuned. I know you’re going to love it…
Wordless Wednesday — Smiles
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June 20, 2018
Wordless Wednesday — Wishes
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