“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” “The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer I have always been a political and social […]
Tribute to the Greatest Generation: Guest Writer: J.L. Salter
As my first guest writer, I’m very happy to present, J.L. Salter, who is writing today about one of my favorite topics: World War II. As an editor of two volumes of women’s autobiographies about their experiences during this devastating war, I became even more interested in this period of world history than when my […]
‘The Night Before Labor Day’ in Time for Labor Day
Phew! I made it. ‘Twas the Night Before Labor Day has been released today – the day before Labor Day. This is the fourth story in the Nights Before serial novel. In this story, Jocelyn Tavers comes to grips with her latest author, Dr. Ezekiel Verge, whose novel, Stress Test, puts her long-held convictions about her […]
Coming September: Guest Blog from Jeff Salter
My first guest blogger in September will be Jeff Salter. Here’s a bit about him before he arrives. Currently writing romantic comedy and romantic suspense. Seven completed novels. My 3rd — “Called To Arms Again” — (a tribute to the greatest generation) — was published in May 2013. My 6th — “Rescued By That New […]
A Little Mother’s Day in August
For the final Sunday Snippet in August, I’m sharing a short section from my serial novel, Nights Before, ‘Twas the Night Before Mother’s Day, the third story in the series and showing off the new covers in celebration of the series now being available on Amazon. The fourth book in the series, ‘Twas the Night Before […]
In Respectful Memory
Delbert ‘Shorty’ Belton, WWII veteran, beaten to death by teenage thieves. Christopher Lane, killed ‘for fun’ because his teenage killers were bored. Mr. Belton, 88, brutally assaulted while waiting in a car to give a friend a lift. Mr. Lane, 22, shot in the back while running. My thoughts and prayers are with their families […]
Heroes
I started this post in September of 2012 and the first words I wrote were “This will be hard.” Now I can’t actually remember why I thought writing about heroes would be hard. This being my 100th post, I can’t think of a better topic. I write in a genre that celebrates heroes as the […]
Leigh’s Interview on Take Two On Romance: Today & Tomorrow
My answers to Jeff Salter’s interview questions about writing and creativity: http://taketwoonromance.weebly.com/1/post/2013/08/visit-from-leigh-verrill-rhys.html August 13-14, 2013: As Jeff says in his introduction, we go back a few years – but not that many! If you feel a comment coming on, please do!
A Free Press?
I found a scrap of yellowed paper from a paperback book among the various keepsakes I have carried with me from year to year. Though it is torn and crumpled, I will keep it with me always. In light of all the news regarding leaks and espionage, the dubious terrorist warnings designed to make all […]
Review: Close Range, Annie Proulx
I had a few moments to spare this past week to spend at the West Portal Public Library, choosing books I don’t have in my personal library. I went straight for Annie Proulx because I enjoyed The Shipping News so much. I wanted to read the short story, “Brokeback Mountain,” not because I had seen the […]