“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”…
“It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…”
˜Frances Hodgson Burnett (b. 24 November 1849 – d. 29 October 1924), The Secret Garden
Spring is here!
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March Reflections: Remembering Louisa May Alcott
“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.”
˜Louisa May Alcott (b. November 29, 1832 – d. March 6, 1888), Little Women
January
“You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories.
The money’s in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.”
˜Larry Niven, Science Fiction Writer (b. April 30, 1938)
Fleur: Family chaos, small-town dreams, and one unforgettable girl.
I am thrilled to announce the publication of my first novel! After years of writing and publishing short fiction, this an exciting new chapter in my writing journey.
Fleurette Bradley has always been the afterthought—small, shy, and easy to overlook. In a household dominated by dazzling personalities—a glamorous mother clinging to past fame and a fiery older sister—Fleurette survives by staying out of the way. But invisibility comes at a cost.
Fleurette is defined by what she lacks: confidence, ambition, and most of all, her mother’s approval. Yet beneath her silence lies a deep emotional intelligence and a quiet resilience. As she navigates the chaos, heartbreak, and unexpected humour of family life in the small town of Wakenhill, Fleurette discovers her own strength and the courage to step out of the background and claim a life of her own.
Published by Merricat Press
Now available to order from your favourite bookseller — including Indigo, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Bookshop.org, and local independent bookstores.
Indigo https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/fleur/9781069681218.html
Barnes &Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fleur-carolyn-watson/1148217164?ean=9781069681201
Waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/fleur/carolyn-watson/9781069681218
Foyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/fleur/carolyn-watson/9781069681218
Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/shop/carolynwatson
November
“The last days of November write their own pages.”
~ Keith Wynn
Happy Halloween!
“Ghosts are all around us.
Look for them, and you will find them.”
˜Ruskin Bond (b. 19 May 1934)
October
“I think too much. I think ahead. I think behind.
I think sideways. I think it all.
If it exists, I’ve fucking thought of it.”
˜Winona Ryder (American Actress, b. October 29, 1971)
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