An actress secretly stands in for a derailed pop star and finds herself stalked on South Beach by a crazed paparazzo – and befriended by an unhinged hermit who was once the governor of Florida..
- Carl Hiassen’s Official Web Site
Carl dreamed of wide open spaces…think Bonanza here…while Mary Lynn dreamed of gardens overflowing with flowers, elegance and thoroughbred horses…think Town and Country here. Accidental Cowgirl is the tale of their search for the perfect retirement spot and the unexpected place they ended up calling home.
When Diana Raab was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-seven, she turned to journaling as a way to help ease the pain and release bottled-up emotions. Diana says, “When it hurts, write harder.” And her book, Healing with Words: A Writer’s Cancer Journey, shares some of these journal entries, along with reflections, poetry, and writing prompts for readers to express their own stories.
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever go through. Moving forward without them is even harder. We cope with loss in many different ways, but, as writers, we have a unique tool at our fingertips to help us deal with what we’re feeling. And hopefully, with some editing and construction, we can help others who are experiencing the same thing–simply by putting words on the page. It’s one of the best things about being a writer!
Irma’s parents won’t let her have a puppy. “They chew on furniture and tear up house slippers,” they say. One day Irma’s friend Jimmy brings over 3 goldfish. His had babies and if they don’t find a good home they will be flushed down the toilet. With the gentle encouragement of her mother, Irma learns there is more to the guppies than she first thought.
[Reading Time: 2 - 3 minutes] A couple of things worth noting… Book Release If you haven’t checked out the World’s Strongest Librarian, then you are missing out on something uniquely special. And on April 1 [no joke] Josh Hanagarne’s first novel, The Knot, will be released. You don’t want to miss it! Writing Challenge [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 2 minutes] I miss the days when I could sit and read for hours on end. That welcome period of time between jobs – back when we first moved to Virginia. I tried to enjoy each and every day knowing it would end and work would await me once again. Now, [...]
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