Author Archives: straightspousememoir

Readers of my memoir find out early on in my love story why I consider St. Patrick’s Day 1990 one of the worst days of my life. So it may come as no surprise that since then I never touch … Continue reading →

“Let us be like a bird for a moment perched, On a frail branch when he sings; though he feels it bend, yet he sings his song, Knowing that he has wings.”—Victor Hugo [Photo courtesy of pexels.com, showcasing the photography … Continue reading →

“People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something you’ll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.”—Erma Bombeck These words from beloved Erma Bombeck … Continue reading →

Drum roll: And the winners are… I’m told my book was one of the “more than 2,300” book submissions for the 26th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards program. Here’s how it worked: Submit book, completed form, and entry fee … Continue reading →

I must confess that now, more than ever, I look for an Acknowledgments page before making a final selection on buying a book. If none, it makes me think (1) the author and/or publisher were too much in a hurry … Continue reading →