Writer's Musings

25 Dec 2016

THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

I stumbled upon the Legend of the Christmas Tree while going through boxes of old Christmas Cards. Today, the Christmas tree is the highlight of our Christmas festivities. Topped with a star, and adorned with lights and ornaments, it is a part of the beauty and meaning of the Christmas season. How did the Christmas tree come to…

22 Dec 2016

CHRISTMAS SALE for The Wentworth Legacy – $15.95 at Amazon.com

A great love story! A tale of responsibility, romance, betrayal, and suspense in a fabulous settings! The Wentworth Legacy is now on sale at Amazon.com for a limited time during the Holiday Season. Get your copy now and save $3.00 off the original price of $18.95. Discount will remain in effect till Jan. 6, 2017.…

13 Dec 2016

Motivational Monday – December 12, 2016

If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time-not tomorrow, nor next year, nor in some future life after we have died. The best preparation for a better life next year is a full, complete, harmonious, joyous life this year. Our beliefs in a rich future life are of little importance unless we…

6 Dec 2016

Motivational Monday – December 5, 2016

The chief thing you are seeking in this world is happiness; and happiness does not depend upon good health or money or fame, though good health is a large factor. It depends, however, principally on one thing only; your thoughts. If you can’t have what you want, be grateful for what you have. Keep…

24 Nov 2016

Thanksgiving Blessing

Here is a Thanksgiving Blessing I want to share with everyone. Thanksgiving Blessing Bountiful God, You have blessed us in many ways, In the beauty and richness of our land, And in the freedom we enjoy. You have given us even greater gifts In our family who loves and cares for us And…

13 Nov 2016

Kindle Deal for The Iron Butterfly at 99 cents ends today

Kindle Countdown Deal for “The Iron Butterfly” at 99 cents ends at 8:00 AM PST today, Nov. 13, 2016 The Iron Butterfly is a gripping tale about the intense devotion and ordeal of Regina Buendia, a young mother who suddenly finds herself all alone and penniless with nine young children to support after her husband died.…

11 Nov 2016

Evolution of Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day evolved in the years following World War I, or “The Great War,” as it was known at the time. The Great War, a war to end all wars, ended at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1918 when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went…

8 Nov 2016

The Builders

Whether you like Donald J. Trump or not, he is a builder and always will be. Here is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that I came across this afternoon. Perfect tribute on Election Day to Donald J. Trump, the man who will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! The Builders All are architects of…

3 Nov 2016

Last call of Goodreads Giveaways

The Goodreads Giveaways for The Wentworth Legacy ends tonight at 11:59 pm, Nov. 3. Enter now to win one of 3 signed copies of The Wentworth Legacy, a Long Island Story. It is a tale of responsibility, love, betrayal and suspense during the Gilded Age. Reminds one of Downton Abbey except this is on U.S.…

3 Nov 2016

Final Report on my 12-week Challenge

Here is my 12th and final report for my twelve weeks challenge: 1. I made my reading goal for my 12-week challenge. I finished two books this week which means I’m also on track with my Books To Read in 2016 Challenge for Goodreads. 2. However, I did not make my marketing goal of…