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Dancing on Mars ( published by All Things That Matter Press)—is available for Nook at Barnes and Noble online and at Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audio. To check out reviews or order your own version: http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Mars-Lucinda-Shirley/product-reviews/0985006617/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1


One reader says, "Dancing on Mars is a genre-bender, mixing interview, memoir and original poems. It's a feast, not an appetizer!"

Here's how author Cassie Premo Steele describes it: "They say 'the truth shall set you free,' and here it is: a truth-telling memoir about growing up in the small-town, segregated South—politics, sex and religion; relationship, marriage and motherhood; loss, healing, feminism and enlightenment; and the bare beauty of a life by the water's edge. . . ."

There are also some fascinating insights from other women on the subject of living married and single lifestyles— and a sprinkling of original poems to amplify relevant prose.

One reviewer says, "This is EveryWoman's book—every age, every experience. You will laugh, cry and learn through this fascinating, honest and courageous journey to one woman's truth, but you won't put it down." A few wise men have enjoyed it and learned more about women.

You'll find a book trailer here and photos from the hometown in Dancing on Mars. I'll be posting comments and sharing book reviews, writing about themes presented in the book, and sometimes commenting on the events of the day. Humor will be in the mix; it's a high-value aspect of my life.

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Writers need readers almost as much as we need oxygen, so major thanks for being here. I'll be happy to hear from you!

Lucinda

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Thank Heaven for Little Girls!

And especially for this brave, smart, fun, and funny girl—my Bliss Bringer.  Yep, her arm was badly broken.  There were two nights in the hospital and a surgery that took longer than anticipated.  Quite a break.  And quite a courageous kid, this eight-year-old granddaughter of mine.  She's a Leftie all the way around, so I can only imagine the challenges she and her parents are facing at the moment.   Amazing softball player, too. Luckily the season is over and still a couple of weeks until school.

Today she got the hard cast.  They added some glitter just in case people couldn't see it.
Hope she gets some good autographs.


Speaking of courageous girls, The Huffington Post page on Facebook posted this excellent food for thought.  I make it a point to edit myself when my first impulse is to tell a pretty girl she's beautiful.  Instead I ask questions about what she's reading or what sports she enjoys playing.  Here are some excellent suggestions along that line:



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