Andrea N. Carr's Blog, page 22
December 23, 2014
From the Author
This book:
Deals with sibling suicide and the legacy it leaves on a family. Self exploration and family secrets outline this novel’s core. A catharses cleansing, is performed as this book acts as a purgative drug. ���Forgiveness��� through, acceptance and love for each other is the legacy, I would like to stay with you. We do the best we can though, we do not always make the best choices. Unfortunately, often, we don’t know about the hurt or damage we have cause our family members until after, it���s done. Though, no less painful enduring and acknowledging the scars left behind regardless of ignorance and blind eyes.��
I can say, telling this story is the best thing I’ve ever done.
Though, it is presented as fiction the basis of the story is true. I hope you are forever braved through my realistic writing style. This is my first novel and certainly a labor of love intensive. I am grateful, I can share this very personal and powerful story now. It was difficult for me to write. I laughed sometimes, others I cried so hard, I couldn���t see what I was typing. But, I was liberated in the process of writing, ���Family Tree.���
Sincerely, I thank you for your interest in ���Family Tree The Novel���
Do ask, a question or start a discussion about “Family Tree” or the sequel ���Angel��� it is different but continues the story about the Harper family but focuses more on the main character. The story goes on an unexpected journey from what may be expected, I think. Family Tree is more symbolic than Angel. I played with the names of the characters in Family Tree, they represented the parts they played in Angel’s life.��
I���m here and happy to answer whatever, you may wish to know.
Sincere regards,
Andrea N. Carr, Author
Filed under: On becoming a writer. Tagged: #familytreethenovel, about, andrea n carr, angie carr, faith, family tree, gut instict, writer
December 17, 2014
Mentally, physically and emotionally, we are all the same.
The Dalai Lama said, “Mentally, physically and emotionally, we are all the same.” ��It is ��true, in spite of the negative energy that exists. I try to remember it when, confused about the intentions of others. The difficulties in life or misunderstandings experienced are a point of view. It is ��a personal one and has nothing to do with my view. I try ��to be compassionate toward others.
I know, there is a reason for confusion. Objectivity, gets clouded by emotions effecting how things are interpreted. I forget that sometimes because, it isn’t “my emotions” affecting the view. I can only deal with people honestly.
My book is about this very thing, I’m writing about now. I don’t believe, I can know, how much I may have hurt someone else. I am not evil, I don’t purposely hurt others so, I can live with it and apologize. But because, I am forthcoming doesn’t mean I won’t be misunderstood.
Filed under: On becoming a writer. Tagged: #familytreethenovel, about, andrea n carr, angie carr, family tree the novel
December 14, 2014
Local Author Revitalizes the American Literature Greats by Andrea N. Carr
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#���GiveaBook
Give a man a tie, it disappears in his closet. Give a man a book, worlds appear in his mind. For every post or tweet using the hashtag ���#���GiveaBook���
Penguin Random House will donate a book to @SavetheChildren. As many as 25,000 books
Filed under: On becoming a writer.
November 30, 2014
November 29, 2014
Live and Learn.
It has been an experience publishing a book. I am driven by my purpose. If it wasn’t for that, I don’t think I would be here. Well, not now but, later on. Not doing the publishing myself, anyway. Just creating the title was a challenge. I wanted to Call my novel “Family Tree a Novel” but, the name was taken by an Author whose first name starts with, the first three letters of my last name. I made a decision to call it “Family Tree” there were just too many books with that title and search references to that name.
I wanted mine to stick out. So I thought, I will use “Family Tree, The Novel” as a category in case I write a sequel. Also, to separate my book from other “family tree” searches knowing it’s grammatically incorrect thus, making it more memorable. Lol, my idea of marketing …well. Loading my book to Amazon, that comma in the title gone. Omg so, I subtitle “Family Tree” made sense that would be the only title showing, unknowingly not the case. Blah blah blah etc.
Live and Learn.
Filed under: #publishing, On becoming a writer. Tagged: #publishing, andrea n carr, faith, family tree, family tree the novel, first novel
November 28, 2014
Announcing the 2014 ALSCW Meringoff Writing Awards, Deadline Dec. 1
Announcing the 2014 ALSCW Meringoff Writing Awards, Deadline Dec. 1
The Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers announces three awards of $2,000 each, in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Only one entry is accepted from each person. All entries must be previously unpublished. The winning entries will be published in either Literary Imagination or Literary Matters. All entries must be postmarked not later than December 1st 2014. The winners will be announced early in 2015. There is no entry fee for current members of The Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers. For everyone else membership in the ALSCW is required ��� all members will receive the annual three issues of our literary journal/magazine Literary Imagination, and our newsletter, as well as being able to attend our conferences and local gatherings.
��� For the Meringoff Poetry Award, each entry can be one poem, or a group of poems that add up to no more than 150 lines. The Meringoff Poetry Award will be judged by Greg Delanty and David Curzon.
��� For the Meringoff Fiction Award, each entry should be one story, or a chapter of a longer work of no more than 25 pages double spaced. The Meringoff Fiction Award will be judged by Lee Oser.
��� For the Meringoff Nonfiction Award, each entry should be one nonfiction piece, or a chapter of a longer work of no more than 25 pages double spaced. The Meringoff Nonfiction Award will be judged by Diana Senechal and Ernest Suarez.
All entries will be judged anonymously. Please include THREE COPIES of your entry with your name, email address, postal address and phone number ON ONLY ONE OF THEM. ���All Submissions should be postmarked not later than December 1, 2014���, to:
Stephen J. Meringoff Writing Awards���
Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers
���650 Beacon St. Suite 510���
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