Bernice L. Rocque's Blog: With the seasons, page 3

Serendipity, Survival, and Life Surprises

Do you believe in life guides?
A pair of blog pieces...

http://3houses.com/beating-the-odds-b...

TOYS for TOTS of Western MA select "Robin" for 2015 holiday campaign

UNTIL the ROBIN WALKS on SNOW was selected for the 2015 TOYS for TOTS Campaign in Western Massachusetts for Young Adults, ages 10-14. My family and I are thrilled! Since we are on the eve on Pearl Harbor remembrance, more in this blog on my family's Marine Corp. connection.
http://3houses.com/2015-toys-for-tots...

Another Milestone for "BabyAntoni"

This past week held an important birthday in our extended family. "Baby Antoni" turned 93! Here is my blog that celebrated a tradition he started in his own clan, a clan with a tenuous start... The birth story told in my book, UNTIL the ROBIN WALK on SNOW.

http://3houses.com/one-eyed-eggs-a-tr...

An "inspiring" Christmastime story - now $1.99

If you have Until the Robin Walks on Snow on your reading list, please take advantage of this special eBook price of $1.99 for Christmas week. This work of fiction is based on a real event, saving a tiny preemie in 1922. Travel back to that time...

http://www.amazon.com/Until-Robin-Wal...

Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother

Recently, I had the opportunity to tour the inside of the famous Ponemah Mill where my mother worked as a weaver from about 1935-1950. I am grateful that it expanded my understanding of who she was.

http://3houses.com/walking-in-the-foo...

A Nostalgic Book Appearance

I probably was not alone in feeling nostalgic on October 11, 2014. Twenty authors appeared at the NFA Book Expo. Every author had a connection to Norwich, CT. This link will take you to a news item about the authors, books, and readers at the Book Expo. This walk down memory lane provides a wealth of sources on local history.
http://3houses.com/2014-nfa-book-expo...

Maine Fresh Raspberry Pie - Unforgettable!!!

Here is my latest blog piece about my 30-year fascination with Maine Raspberry Pie.

http://3houses.com/category/blog/

Gifts of the Journey - Writing about Family History

Ten years ago, when I began to write about my family history, I had no idea that the process would gift me so much joy, and offer new paths for my own life Journey.

Triskele Books, an author collective invited me to reflect on a decade of writing about my family's history. Take a look. let me know what you think....

http://triskelebooks.blogspot.co.uk

WTNH-TV CT Style Appearance on Behalf of Otis Library Friends

The Friends of the Otis Library invited me to represent them on a TV spot to promote their beautiful new fundraising cookbook, a Literary Feast.

The cookbook contains 500 recipes from staffers, Friends, community, 20 authors, and 9 chefs. So worth the $15 they are asking... Here's the 5 minute spot of me making my granola. Aired July 9, 2014. let me know what you think!

http://wtnh.com/2014/07/09/in-the-kit...

Author Interview and Review by Triskele Books

Triskele Books has posted a very nice review and my replies to their great interview questions. For those who have read UNTIL the ROBIN WALKS on SNOW or intend to read it, do take a look. Love to hear your thoughts.

http://triskelebooks.blogspot.com/201...

They have also invited me to write a guest blog for August on the subject of writing about my family. Stay tuned...

BLR