I guess my absence, from contributing to this site, is a testimony to my recovery and mental health. I have spent the past few years rediscovering myself after being part of a relationship my whole life. It's been a painful, bittersweet, empowering journey.
This Sunday will be the nine year ... Views: 1135
Recently I had a book signing at the iconic book store, E. Shaver's Book Sellers, here in Savannah, GA. What a special day! The staff made me feel so welcome. They had a nice spot all set up where the first thing the customer saw when they walked in was my table displaying my books. The store ... Views: 1028
Do you remember when I wrote, ‘when something or someone inspires you, grab hold and don’t let go?
inspiration, writing, story telling, blogging, blogs, short stories,, short plays, life The other day I was standing in line at the grocery store, minding my own business…preoccupied that ... Views: 1124
…….Cassandra poured the hot steaming coffee into them and, carrying both mugs, walked to the dinette in the corner.
“Come over here and sit.” She instructed Alma.
Sighing, Alma got slowly to her feet. She walked over and slouched into one of the kitchen chairs. “Ya want some milk for your ... Views: 1252
Chapter 2
Alma and Chelsea
Red lipstick half way to her mouth, Alma watched the drama at the front counter. Her daughter,
Chelsea, elbowed her.
“She’s a virgin, huh Alma?” whispered Chelsea.
A teenager, wise beyond her fifteen years, Chelsea was a pretty ... Views: 1273
Chapter 1
Statesville Prison
Illinois-2011
Kitty
“Mother must be spinning in her grave,” Kitty muttered, as her chauffeur drove up the long driveway to the main entrance of Weston State Prison. “The daughter of a daughter of the American Revolution visiting her husband in prison. My ... Views: 1565
Growing up in traditionalism as I did, I found my freedom and voice later in life. I discovered that I could be so much more than a wife or mother. I COULD BE ANYTHING I WANTED TO BE. An old refrain certainly; it’s old because it’s TRUE! Don’t do it someday, DO IT TODAY!
I began my adult ... Views: 1339
What a great idea….share my novel by blogging it in segments over the next few months.’ So here it is, readers. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be a new segment or chapter. I hope you enjoy it!
WOMEN OUTSIDE the WALLS (c)
A Novel by Trisha ... Views: 1499
I was sitting, in my car, on a freeway, (some might say a parking lot), stuck in traffic, not moving. To while away the time I was reading the bumper stickers and signs in the back windows of other automobiles. It suddenly struck me; the parallel between totems, talismans, and these stickers, ... Views: 2159