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September 8, 2018
Sunday Inspiration: The Lotus
“The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud — the obstacles of life and its suffering. … The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter what our stations in life.
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September 3, 2018
On The Road Again
The clip was all about Kris Kristofferson, but Willie was in it, too. Be sure you “tune” in when the series airs on your local PBS station. The date’s not yet announced, but PBS says 2018.
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September 1, 2018
Sunday Inspiration: The Purpose of Life
”The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.” David ViscottI love to do cryptoquotes when I’m listening to music in the Chautauqua amphitheater. Last week I deciphered this one and thought of you. I loved it and hope you will, too.
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August 28, 2018
Reading Challenge, New Genres, Faraway Times/Places, and Families
Are you reading along on the Read Along with Emilie Richards 2018 Reading Challenge. It’s still not too late to start.You’ll find information plus a printable list here.
But even if you aren’t doing our challenge, read on. The final week of each month I recap what some readers have chosen to fill categories on the reading challenge.
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August 25, 2018
August 22, 2018
A Taste of New Orleans for One Lucky Reader
I knew, knew, knew there was something I needed to tell you. But I nearly forgot.To thank all my readers for their interest and support for my New Orleans Nights series, I’ve created a giveaway. A Taste of New Orleans. What could be better?
One lucky reader will receive a basket from The Basketry in New Orleans, similar to the one pictured here.
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August 18, 2018
Sunday Inspiration: A Chautauqua Prayer
Jackson ended his speech with this moving prayer. I was in the amphitheater but unable to hear it, so I was grateful to the Chautauqua Daily for publishing his words this morning.
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August 14, 2018
Night Magic: Whys, Wherefores and Giveaway
Night Magic is finally at bookstores today, completing the New Orleans Nights trilogy at last.Today I’ll answer some of the questions I’ve received since announcing that Night Magic was coming. And at the end? A giveaway announcement.
Why did I write Night Magic?
Lady of the Night and Bayou Midnight were two of my first romantic suspense novels.
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August 11, 2018
Sunday Inspiration: Passion is one great force
“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” -Yo Yo MaYo Yo Ma, one of the most renowned musicians in the world, spoke here at Chautauqua this week and played his cello along with the Silk Road Ensemble.
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August 8, 2018
Book or Blog? What Should I Write Today?
Usually the middle of a book is the hardest part to write.Endings have so much momentum that they almost write themselves–maybe not well, but still… Beginnings are so fresh, so exciting. If we begin well, we are hopeful we’ll continue that way, too.
Right now I’m in the middle of my next book for Mira.
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