Mary C. Findley's Blog, page 23

The War on Christmas

Christmas originated in the Roman Empire when Christians gathered together to worship Jesus during the feast of Saturnalia. Since most Christians were poor or slaves, when the pagan majority celebrated Saturnalia, Christians were given the freedom, for that one day, … Continue reading →

Faerie Queene, Installment 4

Una and Sans Foy travel in the woods until forest people, hearing Una’s cries, come to her aid and chase Sans Foy away. They worship Una but she tries to teach them of the true God. In their ignorance they … Continue reading →

Interview with Kelly Hagan Author of Haunted by the Past

    1. Many people say authors can’t or don’t do well writing more than one genre. You have written a children’s book and a romance suspense book. What do you think prepared you to write these different types of … Continue reading →

Spending the Night at the Principal’s

My Work in Progress — What Will you Die For? — Mary C. Findley   “Hey, not to insult you, but we could run down to the mall and get you some clothes – my treat. You’d have some clean … Continue reading →

Faerie Queene Installment 3

Una travels alone in a forest, becomes weary, lies down to sleep. A lion approaches and at first roars but then becomes her guard. She spends the night in the hut of Corceca, an old blind woman, (representing the blindness … Continue reading →

Character Interview with Sebastian from Dana Pratola’s Second “Descended” Book

    AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/DESCENDED~Sebas... BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Dana-... Men like Sebastian want only one thing, and Natalie has vowed not to give it to him. Yes, he’s gorgeous, intelligent and heroic, but he’s also a constant reminder that she isn’t good enough for him. … Continue reading →

Interview With Ada Brownell — Author of Imagine the Future You

  I haven’t read Ada’s books, but please take a look and see if they are what you are looking for! 1. Many people say that authors can’t or don’t do well with more than one genre. You have a … Continue reading →

The Faerie Queene for Christmas — Installment 2

They leave the forest and meet up with the old holy man. Una urges the Red Cross knight to rest and the old man agrees. They are assigned sleeping places, and the old man shows his true form, Archimago, and … Continue reading →

Love Does Not Mean “Give it to Me Now!”

Anyone who has ever had children, worked with children, been around children or seen children is very familiar with the expression “he won’t share with me.” Hence the equally familiar response: “Share does not mean, ‘Give it to me now.’” … Continue reading →

Snippet from A Dodge, a Twist, and a Tobacconist, and A Dickens of a Reminder

  As we finished our lunch, instead of Rose, the thin, sallow girl I had learned was called Dulcinea, the Campbells’ adopted daughter, entered, bearing a cunningly carved elephant cup of fragrant wood brimming with frothy milk. “Thank you, Dulcy,” … Continue reading →