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monday's excerpt

By the time he got to town, the sky was a bright grey, the air charged with electricity. It caused God’s creatures to move with haste.

And off to the west, a stand of Quaking Aspen turned up their leaves, the white undersides surrendering to the promise of rain. But the rain played fickle and would commit only on the spur of the moment.

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annual Indie Authors Event in Greece, NY...



can you spot the myQuirks in this picture?


fun!

thirstday's excerpt

He stood there a long time, leaning on the stall door, pondering the simple decisions, the ones that changed everything in a life and rippled outward, impacting everyone within range of the waves.

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thirstday's excerpt

And now she’s behind him, up against him, lying close. Warm.

And again the tears come. The beauty of finally being in the place of his dream feels overwhelming. Being here is surreal. So, the hand on his shoulder, the love he’d been missing.

monday's excerpt

And those months lasted forever, until she ran. Sans note. Sans explanation. And his attempts at survival led him to the barber where he fell into a painting of the sea, the cradle of water, dreams of the complete, nautical escape.

thirstday's excerpt

“When will you return to Boston?”

“Oh, before the snow.” She kicked at the earth a little. He let the silence ask the question. “Not real excited,” she replied. "But there’s a house there, a family.” She looked off and spoke in a near whisper, “Of sorts.”

He gripped her hand tighter. “It’ll be good.”

“Yeah.”

monday's excerpt

humorous that my best traveling days

were those that found me stationary

audio book: real progress!

no really... i'm recording!



i'm up to page 213, and already half-crazed.



(i'll let you guess which half.)





special thanks to everyone who ordered books!

because you can never have enough...

Half Moons and Maiden Names trailer
(crickets & clunky music also by yours truly.)

Now on Amazon!

Half Moons and Maiden Names now appears on Amazon.

Over the next two weeks, additional features will become available... things like Look Inside, and connections to My Quirks and My Compass.

Advantages of ordering from:
. Amazon: You can review the book. (Thanks in advance!)
. Me: I can sign it for you. (I think you can review on Amazon if you've made a recent purchase.)

So, do whichever works best for you!
And thanks... immensely! I hope you love the story!

thirstday's excerpt

And when the tail was pristine, the epitome of fineness, he spanked her left flank and came ‘round the side of her, and she half turned to watch him approach, her eyes sweet as a lover.

tickling that order button

The magic truck arrived Tuesday!

To order a signed copy of Half Moons...
. Thank you - I hope you love the story!
. Kindly PayPal $20 to cdilmor1@gmail.com or send a check ($15, if I can hand-deliver). Remember to include shipping address and for whom I should sign the book.

If you prefer to order via Amazon, I expect the link to appear in a day or so.

Giving Back...
A portion of the proceeds for year 1 signed copies will be donated to Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, c/o Friends of Half Moons and Maiden Names.

Thank You...
Thank you for your inspiration, life-lessons, friendship...
you've helped make another journey priceless.
C~

it's more than mere coincidence
tonight's exquisite half moon

monday's excerpt

your name
is a curse
that becomes a song
when the right singer plays it

thirstday's excerpt

the fairest of lands
and sweetest of wines
fail to ensnare the consecrated
for their eye is on the next world

monday's excerpt

compassion
is the awesome force
of the gentle

Interview with local ABC affiliate Norma Holland

http://tinyurl.com/22qjwsf

thirstday's excerpt

wondrous
the invitations
to play on another's stage

monday's excerpt

so much to be learned
traveling roads and chapters, passengers and compatriots
hunger and laughter appropriately bold
yet how subtly the insecurities unfold