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The Last Three Years – Priceless! And the arrival of the big 70!

The Last Three Years – Priceless! And the arrival of the big 70!

Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Three interesting years just flew by – so it’s time to share and time to review.

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The Starr Affair! Where do I begin? – Part 1

The Starr Affair!  Where do I begin? – Part 1

Twenty-five years ago, there were almost no community centres, schools, synagogues and churches that were accessible to adults and children with physical disabilities, including those with hearing impairments. There was also no affordable housing that addressed their needs.

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The Launch! Fabulous!

The Launch! Fabulous!

Everything was fabulous! Over 110 people joined me to celebrate! I am including an assortment of pictures for you to enjoy.

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Final countdown to the launch and a couple of diversions along the way!

Final countdown to the launch and a couple of diversions along the way!

Well, we are almost there! Saturday is the day! I didn’t expect to be as excited as I am. After all, this is my fourth book. But somehow, The Third Hole’s Launch party is going to be different!

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Countdown to the Launch – 1 week to go!

Countdown to the Launch – 1 week to go!

I have nothing to wear to my book launch. The two chicks have my old body and now I am in trouble.

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Countdown To The Launch – 2 weeks to go!

Countdown To The Launch – 2 weeks to go!

The paper print books (author gets the first batch) of The Third Hole, arrived a couple of days ago! I was so excited and relieved – 5 beautiful cartons. My husband Jerry and our concierge stacked up the boxes on a trolley and Jerry brought them up to our condo. He actually lifted each one off the cart. Remind me to be nicer to him.

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Countdown to the Launch! 3 weeks to go!

Countdown to the Launch!  3 weeks to go!

I have to confess that until I see a ‘real’ book (at least a real book in my mind) then I am not happy. I am still a bit nervous. The print books are expected to be here by next week. Their arrival will be the first line of my next blog.

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Countdown to the Launch! 4 weeks to go!

Countdown to the Launch! 4 weeks to go!

Okay, the next 4 weeks are going to be hot, cold, tense, exciting, disappointing (hopefully not) and a roller coaster ride. Hang on – we’re off!

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So You Want To Be a Writer

So You Want To Be a Writer

Well, the day of reckoning is almost here! The Third Hole, my latest novel, is now in the hands of my publisher, Iguana Books and its proofreader. In a few days I will be reading through it – very carefully – and then signing off so that the book can be posted on line via Iguana Books’ own web site, as well as Amazon and Indigo.

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Whatever Happened to Good Manners? And another Ugly!

Whatever Happened to Good Manners? And another Ugly!

As the launch of my third novel, The Third Hole fast approaches, I will continue to share some of my interesting experiences with you.

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