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11
Sep
My latest book, Whispering Woods, is about a New England inn, the people who run it, those who visit, and those whose lives are affected by Cathy and Phil Baxter. It begins in NYC where the power couple is caught up in the “rat race” and the final impetus for leaving is the tragedy of 9.11. Here’s that part of the story:
part of Chapter 5
“So, what’s up?” she queried, tucking herself under his embracing arm.
“No, you first. How…..
10
Sep
In my book, Whispering Woods, I recount the devastation of the 9.11 attack specifically on one fictional family, the Baxters who lived and worked and worshiped within blocks of the World Trade Towers. This excerpt shows the damage to their two million dollar penthouse condo, their stewardship of taking all their food and pantry items to St. Paul’s Church to feed the rescuers, firemen, and workers at the site, and their leaving the city.
“Phil wonders out loud how the…..
28
Aug
As promised, leading up to the anniversary of 9.11, here is chapter 3 of Whispering Woods, dated September 10, 2001. To read more, the book is available in paperback and ebook at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. See the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz_MPtVkiKY.
CHAPTER 3
“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.” (Proverbs 10:22)
Phil is first out the door. Grabbing his Italian leather brief case, quickly tossing kisses like candy,…..
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