The Accidental Blogger
Doing Whatever to Survive
Doing whatever to survive can be destructive or constructive, depending on whether you’re running from yourself—and your stuff—or facing it head on. Amanda Freeman understands this. She’s been on both sides of the equation.
How Do You Love?
A plethora of words exists to describe love—at least among the ancient Greeks. Valentine’s Day was yesterday. How would you say that you love?
Two Quick Reads for Fiction Lovers
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Thirteen-year-old Dot wants to be a child, but an act of violence shatters her innocence.
“I suppose the initial reaction is simply wow. I thought at the beginning Dot was a beautiful girl’s version of a Holden Caulfield-type character. But boy, oh boy. Poor little Dot was way more than just Holden hoping to be a catcher in the rye…. This is a story I am sure I will remember forever. I thank you for sharing.” — Don, Knoxville, Tennessee
“I just read your story and wow….It’s so beautiful! I can’t wait to read more from you.”
— Cindy, Rockville, Maryland
Robert Guise has no reason to fear an unexpected knock on the door or the trilling of his telephone…until he does.
“Such a beautiful story. What an amazing man. Although the sadness was always there, the love and commitment to his family helped him get up and live each day. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read it.”
— Debbie, Charlottesville, Virginia
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