by lameredith | Jun 26, 2019 | My Writing
During summer solstice, a sacred time here in Alaska when it’s light almost all night long, I sat on the balcony most of the day and night, reading and writing. I’d squished all of my socializing in the day before. Coffee with one friend, a long walk with...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
Yesterday, I had a conversation with the Seward Library Book Group about coming clean in my memoir, or, as one member put it, telling on myself. Referring to the times I mentioned my own flaws and frailties, being judgmental or quick tempered, that are sprinkled...
by lameredith | Nov 27, 2017 | Family & Celebrations, My Writing
I hope your holiday season is going well. Please forgive my lack of activity. I’m gently behind on some emails and calls and blogging this month. I’ve slowed down markedly with the increasing cold and decreasing light. Sometimes, after I get home from work, I sit in a...
by lameredith | | Child Abduction, Classic Posts, My Writing
Today it’s been a year since my memoir was officially launched. More than 65 events, 103 online reviews (and counting), and three awards later, what a year it has been. Thanks to your support, Pieces of Me has enjoyed national attention, and has garnered...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
I’ve enjoyed the slower pace of summer the past few weeks. Nearly a year post-pub, I am fortunate book event requests continue for Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, but at a slower yet steady pace. Now I have time to do the...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss Just as I was packing for my Portland book event, I got the call that a friend died. Jim was more than a friend. To my little girls, he was a hero that defended their right to safety...