The publishing world is changing faster than most people can keep up with, myself included. While I was writing my memoir I tried to keep up by reading about the changes that were happening and listening to the excellent teleseminars put on by the National Association of Memoir Writers. I didn’t arrive at the end…
Month: March 2012
Rainy Day Reflection
I came out of the office this afternoon and noticed the rain. In and of itself that’s nothing new. I live in the Pacific Northwest. I often notice the rain. But today, as I walked to my car, the warm rain falling all around me, I realized I was thankful for the “liquid sunshine” falling…
Thank You
Since announcing the pending publication of my memoir, Two Hearts: An Adoptee’s Journey Through Grief to Gratitude, last week I’ve been overwhelmed by all of your good wishes and generosity. Thank you, friends and family, for all of your support. Every one of you who have left a comment here, on Facebook, via email, or…
Glorious Spring!
Oh what a beautiful day it was here in the Pacific Northwest! After some cloud cover this morning (during which time I enjoyed coffee and conversation with some writing friends) the clouds rolled away and the sun came out! During the week, Gerry braved the less-than-perfect weather and assembled my newest raised beds. We had…
Book Announcement!
Linda Hoye was given away at birth by her Mennonite mother and adopted when she was five months old. Her adoptive parents died when she was barely in her twenties, putting into a motion a pattern of loss that would continue for many years as those she called “family” departed from her life. Over the…