Member: miranda_d

Noticed you liked The Glass Castle, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's also about a dysfunctional family (and also a bit dark). I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 10:08 am (EST) on Aug 31, 2009

"Wisdom of the Elders"
(Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation)


There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift, that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold onto the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river,
keep our eyes open,
and our heads above the water.

And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally.
Least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves!
Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.

posted by theoldman at 12:56 pm (EST) on Jan 22, 2009

Hi Miranda! It's so good to hear from you - we miss you over at Fiction Lovers!

posted by jml_417 at 10:17 am (EST) on Sep 29, 2008

Hi Miranda! I recognize you from the IV Fiction Lover's board. Looking forward to browsing your library. ;)

posted by InsatiableB at 5:03 pm (EST) on Mar 28, 2008

HI....sorry I haven't responded right away. We are in the middle of moving back to BC. We are getting the hell out of the Calgary area as the prices are ridiculous. :-) It was great to hear from a fellow Canadian. I do like to try and read Canadian authors as well.
If you aren't doing anything this weekend or next you should head down to Calgary for the big Calgary Herald book sale. It is for charity. They have over 700,000 used books for sale this year. I usually show up with a suitcase on wheels and fill it up. :-) Its loads of fun. Here is a link to my blog post with all the details http://www.shoptoit.ca/blog/?p=415

posted by cdnshopaholic at 8:30 am (EST) on Jun 8, 2007

Hi Miranda! Sorry it took me so long to respond - I don't check here that often, probably because I'm a slow reader (though i LOVE to read)! Anyway, I will check on your books - let me know if you read any fantastic ones over the summer!
- Rebecca

posted by tay_rebecca at 10:41 am (EST) on May 30, 2007

Thanks for joining the Canadian Bookworms!

Crystal

posted by crysacraig at 8:59 pm (EST) on Jan 23, 2007

thanks for stopping by. i see that the books we share are mostly my favorite ones! i will be watching what you read as well!! :) welcome to librarything!

posted by amanaceerdh at 9:01 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2006

Hi Miranda!-
It's so amazing to find people from all over who have similar tastes in books! I've had Master Butcher's Singing Club laying around for a couple of years. I am so glad I finally read it. It was a great story.

posted by bpompon at 8:20 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2006

Hi back to you, Miranda! Thanks for stopping by. I also enjoy looking at my TBR list (ha!)...I only wish I could dig into it faster than I am able to. It definitely grows faster than I can read! I enjoyed looking at your books and your ratings as well, and have added a few new ones to my wish list. :')

posted by indygo88 at 12:07 am (EST) on Dec 24, 2006

Hi Miranda!
Found you! I too am still trying to figure this out, so I will work on this the rest of the week at work!!

posted by rstjm4 at 3:45 pm (EST) on Dec 20, 2006

Hi Miranda!!! I finally found you. I am adding you to my watchlist.

Wow this is cool!!!

posted by vicluvs2read at 1:14 pm (EST) on Dec 20, 2006

I'm still trying to figure this all out!! So I need to figure out how to add to "watch list".

posted by gkonkler5 at 1:05 pm (EST) on Dec 20, 2006

Hi Miranda!!
I'm adding you to my watch list :-)

posted by Dmatthewsgirl at 12:53 pm (EST) on Dec 20, 2006