Once upon a time in the not-so-long-ago, there was a mysterious and magical world of wit and reverie, suspense and surprise. This wonderful world existed without ipods, webcasts, Facebook, playstations, television or email. It was a world of enchantment, enlightenment and exhilaration, offering security and friendship without asking anything in return. It was called "Books." It's my world. Whenever I'm sitting down - which isn't often - I feel compelled to be reading something. Anything. Even the back of a cereal box. I plunge into a good book like I do a thick slice of raspberry white chocolate cheesecake with double hot fudge. So welcome to my world. Come on in. Slide onto a kitchen chair. Put your feet up. The kettle's on the stove and the biscotti's on the table. Help yourself to some good books... |
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Newest Release!Creaky knees, crow’s feet or candles costing more
than the cake? Don’t fret. Rev up your “almost 50” engines and roar
into middle age with Kristine Lowder’s newest title, "how i got to be 50
and other atrocities: a baby boomer reflects on the boom and other
splashes of every day life." Disarmingly
honest and down-to-earth, how i got to be 50 and other atrocities brims
with “sneaky, cheeky humor” and insights without being preachy.
Chapters include grown-up-itis, keel-hauling 101, home is where the
webbed feet are, aqua velva, and gunk and world peace. Says author
Kristine Lowder, “All are especially good with a thick slice of
raspberry white chocolate cheesecake and double hot fudge. Don't forget
the banana split chaser. If you're weight conscious, hold the banana."
Available under the Non-Fiction section from the Living Stones Bookstore. Click here to order. What Readers Are Saying: "I loved your story! Good for you! I'm 55 and working on creating my life that
makes me want to jump out of bed each morning- like playing hookey every day,
but doing what I always wanted to." "What a lovely piece! You hit it out of the ballpark with your observations, and I hope your fiftieth birthday year is gorgeous and magical and surprising and fulfilling." - Bobbi "I loved your story! Thanks for a smile ... and a reminder to carpe diem!" - Terri "This is the first "fan email" I've written, but I just want to say you have found a "great truth" sooner than a lot of us have. I'll be 77 my next birthday, and you have inspired me to play hookey!!!" - Lucie Click here to order your copy today! *** "Smidgen" Now Available!  Just a Smidgen A collection of 35 “slice of life” devotionals, Just a Smidgen touches on love, loss, freedom and promise. Brimming with elegant, effervescent affirmations for the heart and soul, each brief inspirational story nudges you closer to faith, hope and love and takes you deep into the heart of God. Fresh, first-person insights told in “kitchen table” style. 117 pages. $4.00. From Higher Faith Publications. Kindle edition @ Amazon.com.~~~ |
What Readers Are Saying:
On Akeldama:
- William C. Oakes, Senior Pastor Living Stones Fellowship On Guys and Other Near Humans:  "I laughed myself silly when I was reading it, and I only raised one son. Some good chuckles here!"- Judith Glad, Author and Publisher, Uncial Press
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