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| "Water Over Time" |
When
Barbara Toboni takes a trip back to Guam in 2010, she finds what remains of the
family’s first home abandoned and barely visible, ravaged by many years of
storms. The house becomes a symbol for the author inspiring her to write poetry
and short prose about her life on the island spanning twelve years. Memories
are clear and portray Barbara’s coming of age as she grows from pre-teen to
young woman.
I
hope some of you will order the book from Amazon, or if you live in Napa, stop
by, stop me on the street, or stop me while I shop, and I will sell you a copy
out of the back of my car. I plan to take a few copies to a local bookstore and
perhaps Jessel Gallery would be interested, as they do have my other little
book, Undertow. I’m very proud of both my books. Can you tell? So wow! Here we
go! Buy! Thank you!
A
few books have been signed and sent off to relatives. For those cousins and
friends I didn’t send books to I apologize, but it would be nice to make a
little money. If I send to one cousin, the other cousins would be jealous. How
do I choose? Do you see what I mean? And the book is cheap, $5.50 plus
shipping. It’s not a large book. It’s what they call a chapbook, 32 pages. It
won’t take you long to read, and please let me know what you think.
Pictures are included, all but one taken by my father,
Morton Friedman, whom among other things was a terrific amateur photographer. Amber
Lea Starfire helped me format my book for CreateSpace. And Amber, along with my
other workshop pals, Patsy Ann Taylor and Christina Julian supported me through
the whole process. To them I say thanks and cheers!
For comments, what are you most proud of lately?
10 comments:
I started to read your book as I enjoyed a cup of coffee. My coffee got cold! Turning the pages became more important than sipping the morning brew.
You did a great job of putting this chapbook together, girl. I recommend it as priority reading!
Thanks, Patsy. And thank you for your excellent advice throughout the process. I couldn't have done this without my workshop buddies.
Here is an email comment from Jacque. Thanks, Jacque. Love the hearts.
We are adoring!!!! :)
💓💓💓💓💓💓
Happy, Happy!
This from my cousin Debbie.
Your stories are great. You really have talent in writing. Very proud of you cousin. Happy holidays.
Thanks, Debbie. Great to hear from you.
In an email from Leonore.
WOW the book is so beautiful... Have a wonderful Xmas!!! I am so proud knowing you. xoxo Leonore
Thanks, Leonore. It's wonderful hearing from you. I'm grateful for your support and friendship.
In an email from Lori:
Congratulations Barb!
Looking forward to reading it!
Thanks, Lori, I'd like to know what you think of the book. Let me know.
Mike Homefeld commented on Facebook:
And a good read it is!!
Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your comment especially since you were there!
Congratulations!! Dear Barbara, wow! So lucky to be related to an author!
Hey my comment got posted! Second try! Amazing journey through the coming of age poems and stories. Goosebumps and nervous nellies connecting and remebering times past! Much love, Victoria
Thanks, Vickie. Yes, you're posted! Thanks for trying again. I'm the lucky one to have such a supportive family.
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