Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Season of Miracles

The December 2015 issue of Sasee magazine is aptly titled, "Season of Miracles."

I love the cover of this issue. It's eye-catching and memorable, with one woman with a broad stride who stands out from the crowd. The woman is dressed in black gloves, a red dress and matching shoes, with a tiny black-and-white bow on them. Just from looking at that cover, you can imagine that woman is going places.

I'm pleased that an essay I wrote titled "Sweet Memories" is included in this issue. The story might bring a tear to your eye, but it ends on a hopeful note. If you get some time, click on the link above and read it. Another local writer, Linda O'Connell, also has an essay in the same issue.

Here's wishing you a joyful Christmas season filled with sweet memories and maybe even a miracle or two.
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14 comments:

  1. Madeline Mora-SummonteDecember 9, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Congratulations, Donna! And I agree about the cover. :)

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  2. Sioux RoslawskiDecember 9, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Donna--Thanks for the link. Your story was poignant, but uplifting at the end.

    Thank you for sharing, and congratulations on another publishing credit under your belt.

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    1. Donna VolkenanntDecember 9, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks, Sioux. It wasn't an easy essay to write, but one that I needed to write.

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  3. Clara Gillow ClarkDecember 10, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Your story is so poignant, Donna. I have no words. . .such heartbreak. But it is true our memories are kept alive through our senses which give both pain and comfort. God Bless.

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    1. Donna VolkenanntDecember 10, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks, Clara. It's so true our senses keep our memories alive. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with many blessings.

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  4. Pat WahlerDecember 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Congratulations on another publication, Donna. Your story was so well done. And isn't Sasee a beautiful publication?

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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    1. Donna VolkenanntDecember 19, 2015 at 11:09 AM

      Hi Pat,
      Thanks. I agree; Sasee is a lovely publication!

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  5. Linda O'ConnellDecember 12, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Donna, your story brought a tear to my eye. Such a touching tale. I say spritz away. May you be comforted by the memories.

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  6. Marcia G.December 16, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Love the cover - and your powerful essay.

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  7. Sioux RoslawskiDecember 18, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Donna--I'm doing Cathy Hall's challenge, so I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you. Thanks for your tips, the links you include, the call-outs you share. Thanks for nudging me several years ago... And now I'm nudging YOU. How 'bout that book of yours? We're all waiting for it, would be thrilled to be a beta reader of it, and drooling in anticipation over it... so get working on it. As June Carter Cash sang, "Time's a'wastin'...

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    1. Donna VolkenanntDecember 19, 2015 at 11:11 AM

      Hi Sioux,
      You are so welcome. I'm always happy to share information with my writing friends.
      And thanks for the nudge. I have been editing the book I started and am actually bringing chapters to our critique group looking for suggestions and comments.
      Hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday.

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