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Life moves in such surprising ways – Guest Post by Cynthia Reyes…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I once wrote a story to comfort my young daughter Lauren, who felt rejected by classmates for bringing her beloved black Cabbage Patch doll to school. Lauren was deeply hurt by their rejection. The bedtime story I wrote for Lauren was about a purple turtle…

Another Treat in the Mail: Myrtle’s Game by Cynthia Reyes and Lauren Reyes-Grange

Originally posted on Notes From the Hinterland:
This has been quite a week for receiving packages from afar. On Monday, a box of oranges and lemons came from my blogging friend Betsy. Today, it was a book—Myrtle’s Game by the mother and daughter team Cynthia Reyes and Lauren Reyes-Grange. Myrtle’s Game was sent all the…

Late-Night Thoughts

Dear Friends: With a new book out in January of all months, I’m delinquent in both my updates and following. I read at least 10 blog posts a day, but it’s not always enough. For now, I thought I’d share some of my late-night thoughts, written over several years. Privileges Stopping to acknowledge our privileges,… Continue reading Late-Night Thoughts

A New Year – 2019

We measure a year in months and milestones Birthdays and other anniversaries The goals achieved, honours received And various victories. These things we dream of, yearn for, live towards The dates forecast in calendars And marked off by celebrations Of our lives. I wish you all that and more. But when I wish you a… Continue reading A New Year – 2019

The Sweetest Note

The ebook of Myrtle’s Game has been a #1 New Release on Amazon.com and a #1 Bestseller in its category on Amazon.ca. Now the paperback has been released as well. Myrtle’s Game is available on all the Amazons.  The first response to the book comes from Madden, 5 years old. When your readers are young,… Continue reading The Sweetest Note

White-Out

Thank goodness for Christmas plates.  They’re not all to my taste, but they seem to be the most colourful thing anyone uses at the dinner table these days.  It’s a white-out, I tell you.  Even here in my own household, we tend to use plain white cups, saucers and plates, saving “the good stuff” for… Continue reading White-Out

Turtles Rule!

I’m seeing turtles everywhere these days! Myrtle’s Game, book 2 in the Myrtle the Purple Turtle series, is complete and now the Kindle version has just been released on Amazon. In Canada, it hit the #1 spot in its category on the first day. The US ebook is available here, with more links and updates to… Continue reading Turtles Rule!

The One and Only Cynthia Jobin

Ever lost a blogger friend? Someone you never met in person but whose posts touched your heart and mind? Or perhaps that person’s writing made you sit up and say: “Wow. I wish I could write like that!” Such a  person was Cynthia Jobin.  Her unique voice came through in her marvellous poetry and her… Continue reading The One and Only Cynthia Jobin

A “Pourem”

The thing below is NOT a poem. I’ve decided to call it a ‘pourem’.  Words that poured from my heart and onto the page, without invitation.   What Remains The colours have come and gone You know the ones Revered in poems and short stories In blog posts and books The reds, the golds, the crimsons… Continue reading A “Pourem”

Pride or The Lack Thereof

My good man doesn’t understand why I like my sister’s old clothes. She shows up with a bagful of clothing and I rummage through them like a kid with a treasure box. The look on his face says: “At your age, you really should not be wearing your sister’s hand-me-downs.”  I could tell him they’re… Continue reading Pride or The Lack Thereof