Dec 21, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
I wanted to thank you for a marvelous year. In 2014, SINFUL FOLK became a #1 Historical Fiction bestseller on Amazon, received a nomination for the Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Award, has been reviewed by a number of amazing top authors, is featured at great...
Nov 30, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes, Poetry
I’m sorry to report that the wonderful poet Mark Strand has died. In his honor, here is my favorite poem by him: The Continuous Life What of the neighborhood homes awash In a silver light, of children crouched in the bushes, Watching the grown-ups for signs of...
Nov 29, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes
Sinful Folk by Ned Hayes: REVIEW BY FLASHLIGHT COMMENTARY Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Obtained from: Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours Read: October 19, 2014 A terrible loss. A desperate journey. A mother seeks the truth. In December of the year 1377, five children were...
Nov 26, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes
Review by “Just One More Chapter”: Sinful Folk by Ned Hayes (book tour) Everything is gone, everything except my memories of a life where I was loved, where I was someone with a future, instead of someone with only a past. A tragic loss. A desperate...
Nov 18, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes
Book Review from Broken Teepee The synopsis of this book intrigued from the first time I read it. What must a woman be concealing to live for so long as a mute man? How in heaven’s name does she get away with it for so long? It piqued my curiosity; so many...
