Letters to the Moon....

  I’m writing this with a heavy heart. I’ve experienced another significant loss in my life. My cat Jazz has passed away. Two weeks ago I rushed Jazz to an emergency veterinary clinic. She’d stopped eating; she went to my closet to hide, and began yowling. I knew that I had to act fast.  On the drive there, I had the startling thought that Jazz might not come back home with me. When the results of the bloodwork came back, my worst fears were confirmed. * I’ve always been a fan of Celtic music, especially the group Celtic Woman. Made up of four vocalists and one violinist, the group became famous worldwide in the early 2000’s. They became known for their covers of standard pop songs, and songs from Celtic culture and history. One of the songs they performed that greatly resonated with me is “Caledonia.” On one level, the song honors a region in Scotland, given that name in the time of the Roman empire. The character in the song speaks of having traveled the world, and is now co...

  My heart is full. I can’t believe it. My book is finally done!! “The Notebook: The complete poetic collection: 2019”, available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/3TeC1FC This is my twelfth book to date.  I’ve published them all in a decade. It feels completely surreal. I’ve been searching for the perfect words to define, commemorate, and celebrate this moment. To publish one book is an accomplishment. To publish twelve books is a miracle.  * I’ve wondered what to call an author of twelve books. How would you refer to that author? In the traditional publishing world, they would be called a “bestselling author.” However, in the self-publishing world, what term, or phrase, should be used?  A serial author? No, not serial. It’s used to describe killers who murder multiple people. I’m not Jack the Ripper. Though I will say, I’ve always been fascinated with the case. Am I a tenured author? Prolific? Accomplished? Learned? (Pronounced with an emphasis on the suffix “-ed”, as ...