From left: Thomas Park, Arlene Bice, Sterling Cheston, Anita Merriweather Williams
WAM photo by C. Myrick Hendricks
It’s done. It’s over. The Warren Artists’Market team, shown here, helped me to create a great evening to enjoy the delicious baked goodies, lattes, and pots of tea of Susan Long at Lloyd’s Bakery last night. We socialized to Sterling’s musical selections in the background, Thomas performed his always interesting literary references while introducing me to a great group of people, and Anita showed her support. I let whatever words about writing the book flow, incidences in the book, and a few strange synchronicities about the book.
My emotions ran high when I answered some questions. Talking about what I wrote means that I relive the moment again. Since I had written these emotions, when I spoke them this time, I was able to get through the drama with only a few glitches in my voice. That’s a big difference from being unable to speak of some tragedies and near tragedies, that I’ve lived through, over many years.
I am extremely grateful for the audience of last night. They were kind, gentle, and engrossed when I spoke. Love. It’s all around in so many different forms that it fits all of us.
I loved A Nosegay of Violets. Arlene’s expressive and eloquent voice gave power to release the joys and sorrows of her soul, which in turn, inspire healing in everyone who reads it. What a gift Arlene is and I am so grateful she shared her story .
To see the words from a reader, that my book inspires healing is the best praise I could wish for. Thank you.