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God as Literary Character

I’m devouring this book–God: A Biography by Jack Miles.  Of course, I’m hoping some of it will be useful and translatable for my second novel.  [Jack Miles, “a former Jesuit, pursued religious studies at Pontifical Gregorian College, Rome, and the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and holds a doctorate in Near Eastern languages from Harvard University.”] The Bible […]

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Stash of Goodness

A couple of posts ago, I wrote about keeping a Gratitude Journal.  Some of you decided to join me.  Well, whether you’re keeping your gratefulness in a beautiful journal, or scribbled on Post-it Notes, it doesn’t matter.  Your mind is still processing your life…and what you have to be thankful for. I found this lovely […]

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On the Brink of a New Year

Do you make New Year’s resolutions?  I have in the past, but they’ve been unrealistic and somewhat discouraging after the first week.  No chocolate until I get down to a certain weight?  Who am I kidding?! I’ve decided to make some realistic changes instead.  Write daily in a gratitude journal.  Read the daily entry in […]

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A Long Way From Tipperary

Although not all of Crossan’s book A Long Way From Tipperary was riveting to me (I skimmed the personal parts, devoured the spiritual thoughts), I found a few nuggets that meant something to me.  [Crossan is an ex-monk, ex-priest who’s written myriads of books on the historical Jesus.] If you, dear reader, have followed my […]

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Paperback of Eve

Good news for all you people waiting to buy the paperback edition of Eve.  It’s out, in bookstores everywhere.  Perfect for your book club.  More gentle on the pocket book. You’ll notice that the publisher has changed the cover art…and shortened the title.  I think it’s eye-catching, don’t you? I’m also happy to add that […]

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