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!
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