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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

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Homage to a World of Books!

Happy International Book Week! 



"If there's a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write   it."  ~ Toni Morrison

"I find television to be very educating.  Every time somebody turns on the set, I go in the other room and read a book."  ~   Groucho Marx

 "It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it."  ~  Oscar Wilde

"Books had instant replay long before televised sports."  ~ Bern Williams

"Books can be dangerous.  The best ones should be labeled "This could change your life.'"       ~ Helen Exley

"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience:  this is the ideal life."  ~ Mark Twain 


Let's call in well and curl up with a good book this week! 









 

Pondering This Paradox


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(from ZenCEO/Facebook via my friend Lisa)

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Thought for Today

These words from Ooopsidaisi on Facebook go hand in glove with the themes in Dancing on Mars.

 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

A Generous Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Dancing on Mars Review
By 
Jan Jernigan -Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Dancing on Mars (Paperback)
This book is a breath of fresh air...written by an optimistic, witty southern woman. It is filled with wisdom and humor. I love the poetry! The characters are rich and very real. Dancing on Mars will keep you reading. The author offers deep insight into relationships as well as self-discovery. Lucinda Shirley can take the simplest phrase and make it come alive. I promise you will enjoy this book from start to finish! Your life will be richer for having read it!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

What Kind of Book Reader Are You?

Check this out this article by Jen Doll in The Atlantic; it's a "diagnostics guide."  I'm about to read it  and learn more about my reading style.   I'd love to know what you learn about yours!

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2012/08/what-kind-book-reader-are-you-diagnostics-guide/56337/

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Bookish Thought and Shameless Plug

(from Book Riot via Facebook)

 Shameless plug:  DANCING ON MARS is available in Nook at Barnes and Noble,  in paperback and Kindle at Amazon.  A few friends are giving it as gifts to friends and family.  Great idea, huh?  Shameless.  Warned you!  


Sunday, September 2, 2012

Indeed - Key word "alone"

"Volume depends precisely on the writer's having been able to sit in a room every day, year after year, alone." ~  Susan Sontag