Mystery Novels
September 30 marks the birth date of 13th century Persian poet Rumi, born in 1207. His most famous poem, Masnavi is a six-volume series that is often referred to as “The Koran in Persian”. In these 50K lines, Rumi sought to teach Sufis how to find love in God. He is by far the most renowned of the Persian poets. #rumi #poetry #poetsofinstagram #masnavi #persianpoetry
When I began reading this memoir, I had no idea it was about grief and loss. When I realized the subject I had to decide if I really wanted to immerse myself in it at this point in my life. “Oh no, don’t,” I thought. I began reading and found the book helpful and honest.
Didion recounts the first year of her life following the sudden death of her husband of forty years while at the same time, their adult daughter is seriously ill in the ICU. Dealing with what she’s been dealt seems an insurmountable task as she relates for us her doubts, her fears, her inability to cope with routine, and the physical manifestations of sorrow that makes you feel numb and immobile.
Joan Didion is not known for a cheery, uplifting style of writing. We know we are in for the real deal with no candy coating. To her credit, in this sad book she defines —almost perfectly—the range of grief we encounter and the strength that one must find to keep going.
Writing often presents as a sweet interlude but sometimes grips like a demanding taskmaster. However it hits me, it is a constant companion.
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“Prep Work”, a short story about coming of age in the seventies, was chosen by the editors at Riversong books to be included in their 2022 Best Short Stories. I’m thrilled by this honor and more so after reading the other five selections. Great stories, deep characters, and authentic voices. If you enjoy short fiction I urge you to check it out. Congrats to Sean, Robert, Markus, Nape, and Jack. Available on Amazon ($10.99) or you can order from me ($14 incl shipping) by sending an email from the contact page.
I’m thrilled to have my short story “Prep Work” included in this short story collection released last week. I’d be honored if you’d check it out on Amazon. Thank you!
You may have wondered why I haven’t posted much lately and you may have seen posts about struggling with illness this spring and summer. The past few months have been rough, running from bad to worse and now to tragic.
David, my husband, passed away earlier this month. Although he had been ill for a while, his passing was sudden as he seemed to be improving.
He was a loving husband, father, and friend who taught high school chemistry for nearly 30 years. I’ve been touched by the outpouring of love, respect, and memories from people who knew him, especially from former students. He may have scoffed at the sentiment but I chose the graphic above as David was a scientist and an avid stargazer.
We were truly blessed with one adventure after another. I miss his smile, his hugs, and his sense of humor more than I can say.
Understandably I’m taking time away from everything that isn’t necessary including writing and book biz. I’ll be back at it when the time is right.
Susanne
“Thank you, babe, for being a friend and for shining your light on my life. “
Hello, Everyone! However you spend it, enjoy your weekend. Here are a few Friday word funnies from a friend in my local writer’s group:
Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen.
What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is really heavy and the other is a little lighter.
Did you hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu – you get what you deserve.
I went to buy some camouflage trousers yesterday, but couldn’t find any.
What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A maybe.
I tried to sue the airline for losing my luggage. I lost my case.
Is it ignorance or apathy that’s destroying the world today? I don’t know and don’t really care.
I wasn’t originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind.
Which country’s capital has the fastest-growing population? Ireland. Every day it’s Dublin.
I saw an ad for burial plots, and I thought: That’s the last thing I need!
Need an ark? I Noah guy.
You’re not completely useless, you can always serve as a bad example.
I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I’m okay.
Don’t spell part backwards. It’s a trap.
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.
It was so dark all night. Then it dawned on me.
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My fourth novel, a thriller entitled ‘Swan Song’, will be released Fall 2022. Kudos to J. T. Atkinson for the perfect cover photo. Follow webpage for updates.
Happy Friday! I hope you have a fun summer weekend planned.
I have news to share! My short story “Prep Work” was selected by Riversong Books — a division of Sulis International Press—for their collection of the best short stories of 2022. A coming-of-age story set in the 1970s, “Prep Work” involves a teenaged girl, her relationship with her grandmother, and how past and present mingle together over a craft project.
It’s exciting to have the story included and I look forward to reading stories submitted by the other five winners. One of the five is Markus McDowell, author of “The Sky Over Chaos” and “Mortals As They Walk”. Markus served as one of four beta readers for my soon-to-be-completed fourth novel entitled “Swan Song”. He’s a talented author and editor and I enjoy his work.
“Swan Song” is a novel of impending death and revenge and I plan to release the book in Fall of 2022. As these new releases move closer to publication, I’ll post updates.
Thanks and keep reading indie authors! As always, thanks for posting reviews. *Reviews and ratings are the best way to help indie authors spread the news about their work.
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