Vintage Daleen
“She thinks my tractor’s sexy”
The bride rode in on a tractor. She wasn’t chauffeured; she drove it herself. I think that takes the cake, as far as weddings go. And it may even be a first. All I know is, it was quite an Read more…
Child Sexual Abuse
“Sister of Silence” feedback inspires optimism
If you know anyone who needs to make some serious life changes, please buy them a copy of Sister of Silence. If you’re a therapist or have one on speed dial, tell them to download it from Amazon. If you’re Read more…
Sister of Silence
One mom’s plans to use SOS as a homeschool tool
Last week in California I met an energetic entrepreneur and savvy businesswoman—who also happens to be a single mom of two. Jil is homeschooling her daughters, who are ages 12 and 14. Homeschoolers have been a part of mainstream life Read more…
Sister of Silence
Thanks to B&N, Sister of Silence can now be purchased via “bricks & clicks”
So, depending upon one’s perspective, you could say tonight’s book event was a total bust. That’s because only four people showed up. But they bought two books, so that means 50-percent of those who attended made a purchase. Since I Read more…
Sister of Silence
San Francisco and all points beyond
I came. I saw. I succeeded—in selling or donating 100 copies of Sister of Silence while I was in California. Using Oakland as home base, I traveled east to San Ramon, Livermore and then over the Altamont Pass to Tracy. Read more…
Sister of Silence
SOS e-book: Virtual Celebration ends at 11:30 p.m. today
I’m in California and everyone else is scattered around other time zones, but that doesn’t mean we can’t party! While I’m here, visiting book clubs, bookstores, colleges and women’s shelters, promoting Sister of Silence, you can do your part by Read more…
Uncategorized
Your book will speak to women from all levels
Letters, I get letters . . . I received an email last month from Suzanne Thorniley, whose career has been spent in social work and guess what? She wants to let her colleagues know about Sister of Silence! This is Read more…
Sister of Silence
Your wait is over: Sister of Silence to be made into an e-book!
I know it’s been more than seven days, and yes, it will be a few more days, but I promise you will be able to order your own electronic version of Sister of Silence within one week! For everyone who Read more…
Depression
Sad
Monday, June 20 Dear Ms. McIntyre; I deeply appreciate that this is a time of grief and shock for Dr. Payne’s family. However, my sole desire in writing about Rita’s death was to create dialogue and help open minds about Read more…
Depression
Depression can push anyone over the edge
Initial news reports indicate Dr. Rita Payne’s death in Austin, Texas, last Friday was a suicide. Every single person I’ve talked to is shocked and wants to believe this couldn’t possibly be the case. That it must have been an Read more…