Allie MacPhail - Self-Published Author

Not long after The Big Bad Rain Monster debuted in The Bahamas, I became aware of another new author and her then recently published children's book. 

It first started with a Facebook message from a friend who admirably promotes local talent and messaged "Have you heard about...?" I hadn't, but it was inevitable as shortly afterwards it seemed that Allie MacPhail and I Can't Sleep was ubiquitous in Nassau, Bahamas. I either walked into a shop where the insightful and humorous book beamed at me; read about it online without trying; or overheard critics raving about it.

Remembering Mom

My mom and I twirled through life on separate pages, with the distance between us chapters long. Unlike a well written story, we rarely came together in harmony of plot or theme. We never dotted our “T’s” alike, and while she maintained her own point of view, I nourished mine - deepening the conflict of our spirited characters.

Without any specific or dramatic declaration, we entered into a year in our lives when nothing was the same. I had become an adult, an employee and eventually a mother. I was responsible for others. I set examples. I enforced rules. I loved and I punished. I was adored and disliked.  I was my mother.

Welcome to My Weather

Here in Colorado, the white stuff is once again falling from the sky.  As I shuffled the kids off to school this cold morning, we each gazed up, opened our mouths and caught the flakes. I was a kid again.

The six or more bunnies that regularly visit the backyard, who were all sunning themselves on Sunday, are nowhere to be found. I guess I will just go out in the snow and play by myself. Don't be jealous!

What happens after Boston?

News is really not my thing. And, it's definitely not my thing to report on the news, for that matter, nor bring it up in casual conversations. Yet once again, that all changed the other day.

What Books Are On Your Writer's Shelf ?

Here's some treasures and useful tools that sit on my writer's book shelf.

Showers

Chatting about the weather again and I find myself feeling a wee bit remorseful for the tourist.

Tea Time for Sun Beam Girl

Once again, it’s hot tea weather here in Bahamaland. In fact, while on my early morning walks, I've noticed a few locals wearing winter coats.