Author: mirikalblog

So, here I am. It’s been too long since I’ve posted but I’m ready to get back on track. To bring you up to date, here we go.

I’ve been working on the sequel to “When Shadows Linger” and it’s coming along nicely. This is my first attempt at suspense and it’s a challenge, but I think it will work out well.

As you know, “My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette”  started out as a tribute to my mother’s family and evolved into a tribute to all of those who have come to America for a better life. The book has gotten positive reviews and it is a story that I am extremely proud of. It has been donated to Jewish museums in Milwaukee and Miami Beach; it has also been donated to a museum in Racine, Wisconsin and to the Racine Public Library; and to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York. So, I’ve decided to try my hand at writing a longer historical fiction book that will span several generations of immigrants who came from various cultures in the early 1900s.

If you haven’t read Rebecca and would like a free kindle edition, give me your email information and I will be happy to gift you a copy. Remember, you don’t have to have a kindle, just the app.

Take care.

Phyllis

Patience has never been one of my strengths. But that changed (sort of) when I decided to take on the challenge of writing. the first step was to submit my finished work–and then wait, wait, and wait some more for a response. So, I decided that the process wouldn’t work for me and I’d take on self-publishing. The results of that were much quicker (sort of). Then came the task of promoting my books. And being creative in doing so. And conquering social media. And . . .

While thinking of how to do something different after contacting book stores, gift shops, book clubs, etc., it dawned on me that “local authors” are pretty popular. So, with the help of the manager at my neighborhood Hallmark store, I became an approved vendor. When I stop in to check on my book, I am proud to see it displayed.

So what is the point of this? Finding ways to promote is key for an indie author to be successful. In turn, it keeps me motivated to keep writing and pursuing my dreams. Isn’t that why we really write?

Last Wednesday morning my husband and I traveled to Chicago and came home Friday night. It was a short trip but a wonderful three days spent with Paula and Uncle Nate, two of the kindest, warmest people I have ever known.

My uncle has always been special in my life. My father’s older brother, he gave me my first Dr. Seuss book (“The Cat in the Hat”) and a doll that was introduced before Barbie came out. And I can’t forget my first suitcase–a gift from him when I graduated from high school. I received letters over the years that were special to me; a very talented artist, Uncle Nate gave us two landscapes that hang in our dining area.

So, the three days were spent hearing stories about my Dad, art, Paula’s life, and experiences both had. We went to a fantastic play (actually our first one) and had pleasant meal times. Those three days will be with me forever. I hope you have experiences like mine.