BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY! Win a $15 Amazon Gift Card A signed copy of my novel "In the Context of Love" A Nancy Drew book wallet To Enter: Visit my Facebook Page and 1. Tell me your favorite Christmas song on the Black Friday Giveaway post. 2. Like my page so I can message you if you win. One winner will be chosen at random. Giveaway runs from November 24 to December 1st at midnight … [Read more...]
Anticipating a holiday family food fight?
In this heated political climate, I don't want to be in the middle of a family food fight during the holidays. When I visit relatives who have a vastly different stance on the election than me, I will need to leave two expectations behind: That there will be a reconciliation or meeting of the minds. That my views will validated or affirmed. It ain't happening. Knowing this fact has … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Jean M. Peck
What: My very first piece of fiction was written in the 5th grade, entitled, "The Ugly Princess: Believe it or Not." It was inspired by all those fairy tales with beautiful princesses, but I worried about the ones who were not blonde, blue-eyed, and thin. I wanted to go the other way. That was about it for fiction, because I was soon drawn to journalism where I wrote about the kinds of people no … [Read more...]
Post-Election Change
After a brutal campaign This was one of the most disturbing presidential campaigns ever. The consequences for us and the world are profound, and I'm not sure any of us knows what to expect. Uncertainty is frightening. Yet, I noticed something very different when I took Clementine on a walk through Rochester's city park on this beautiful, sunny November afternoon. I'm not sure if it was my … [Read more...]
A woman who reads while she walks
How can anyone read a book while they walk? I've seen this woman in the Mount Avon Cemetery before, book held in one hand, eyes fixed on the page, as she winds her way through. She walks briskly, too, never looking up. I wonder if she ever tripped and landed on her face. I'm sure I would. An avid reader I almost hesitated to interrupt her, but she was all smiles when I asked if I could chat … [Read more...]
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