This is a central mystery that propels the whole story. One thing the book demonstrates is the difference between generations in emotional reactions. Perhaps Betty’s decisions are understandable only to someone of her time and place.
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March 12th, 2012
The Man in the Wooden Hat
Posted in Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tags: Hong Kong, Jane Gardam, literary fiction, Old Filth sequel
August 18th, 2011
60,000 Year Old Ostrich Eggshell Art Discovered
Ostrich eggshells make useful and durable containers, and have been used and decorated for 60,000 years! Learn about an important recent archaeological discovery from one of today’s most interesting writers, Kathleen Flanagan Rollins. See blog on the MisfitsandHeros site
July 2nd, 2011
E-book on sale during July
Smashwords.com provides most e-book formats and Right Now Is Perfect is part of a huge summer/winter (it depends on whether you’re north or south of the equator) sale. In July the $7.99 Smashwords price goes down 25% when you check out.
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February 24th, 2011
KINDLE Version Available
The Kindle edition of ‘Right Now Is Perfect’ is now available for only $8.99! Go to the ‘Buy Book’ link on this web site that takes you to the Amazon page, then look for the Kindle edition. You can download a free sample, if you like.
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January 14th, 2011
Book Party
Right Now Is Perfect Book LaunchSaturday, January 29 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Featuring Author Carol Anita Ryan Carol Anita Ryan did what many of us only imagine: she quit her day job to pursue a dream with someone she loved. She’s written about it in her memoir Is Perfect Adventure, the Unexpected Thereafter
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December 6th, 2010
The Author now has copies
My copies of Right Now Is Perfect have just arrived. I plan to leave some for sale at the MarketPlace.
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November 27th, 2010
Speaking/signing schedule
I will be signing copies of the book–as soon as they arrive @ The MarketPlace 11395 Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova, CA Nov. 28 10-12 Dec. 5 10-12 Speaking of Sailing talk Dec. 5 @ 5:00 pm See you there!
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November 11th, 2010
Welcome!
This is my first blog and I just want to say, Hello! It’s a bright sunny day–especially nice for November. The e-book edition of Right Now Is Perfect is making its way through Smashwords as I write this! Have a great day!
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The Man in the Wooden Hat
60,000 Year Old Ostrich Eggshell Art Discovered
Ostrich eggshells make useful and durable containers, and have been used and decorated for 60,000 years! Learn about an important recent archaeological discovery from one of today’s most interesting writers, Kathleen Flanagan Rollins. See blog on the MisfitsandHeros site
E-book on sale during July
Smashwords.com provides most e-book formats and Right Now Is Perfect is part of a huge summer/winter (it depends on whether you’re north or south of the equator) sale. In July the $7.99 Smashwords price goes down 25% when you check out.
KINDLE Version Available
The Kindle edition of ‘Right Now Is Perfect’ is now available for only $8.99! Go to the ‘Buy Book’ link on this web site that takes you to the Amazon page, then look for the Kindle edition. You can download a free sample, if you like.
Book Party
Right Now Is Perfect Book LaunchSaturday, January 29 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Featuring Author Carol Anita Ryan Carol Anita Ryan did what many of us only imagine: she quit her day job to pursue a dream with someone she loved. She’s written about it in her memoir Is Perfect Adventure, the Unexpected Thereafter
The Author now has copies
My copies of Right Now Is Perfect have just arrived. I plan to leave some for sale at the MarketPlace.
Speaking/signing schedule
I will be signing copies of the book–as soon as they arrive @ The MarketPlace 11395 Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova, CA Nov. 28 10-12 Dec. 5 10-12 Speaking of Sailing talk Dec. 5 @ 5:00 pm See you there!
Welcome!
This is my first blog and I just want to say, Hello! It’s a bright sunny day–especially nice for November. The e-book edition of Right Now Is Perfect is making its way through Smashwords as I write this! Have a great day!
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Real Life Adventures of a Romance Writer
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