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I’m Not a Stalker #MondayMusings #OpenBookBlogHop #Inspiration

Welcome to another edition of Open Book Blog Hop. This week’s question is: “Are there other writers you ‘stalk’ on social media? Who and why?” You can click here to participate in this week’s hop and read others’ responses.

I follow quite a few writers on WordPress, Facebook, and Amazon. There are too many to list. But if you scroll down, you’ll find links to some of the blogs I follow. You can click here to be taken to a page on my website containing information about others.

I follow these authors  because I enjoy their books and blogs. I correspond regularly with some of them, especially those in Behind Our Eyes and other writing groups. I occasionally reach out to other writers through their websites to tell them I like their work and maybe ask them to be guest speakers at a Behind Our Eyes meeting.

But I never “stalk” anyone. We all, even celebrities, deserve privacy.

 

Abbie wears a blue and white V-neck top with different shades of blue from sky to navy that swirl together with the white. She has short, brown hair and rosy cheeks and smiles at the camera against a black background.

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New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me

Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.

Independently published with the help of DLD Books.

The cover of the book features an older woman sitting in a wicker chair facing a window. The world beyond the window is bright, and several plants are visible on the terrace. Behind the woman’s chair is another plant, with a tall stalk and wide rounded leaves. The woman has short, white hair, glasses, a red sweater, and tan pants. The border of the picture is a taupe color and reads "Why Grandma Doesn't Know Me" above the photo and "Abbie Johnson Taylor" below it.Photo Resize and Description by

Two Pentacles Publishing.

 

Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.

After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.

Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.

Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?

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Joyous Jottings: A Spontaneous Podcast Appearance #SaturdaySurprise #Events #Inspiration

Joy is a fluffy gray and white cat with a pink nose and pink paw pads. The fur is long and mostly gray with white paws, a white chest, nose and white down the middle of her head. Her ears are pointed up, and she lies with her paws sprawled out in front of her in an open formation. Her head looks to the right of the screen. She’s on a brown wooden table. Behind her is a white wall and a basket of fruit.

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Hi, everybody. This is Joy, Abbie’s robotic cat, speaking. I have some exciting news!

A week ago yesterday, Abbie and I were featured spontaneously on the In Perspective podcast. We didn’t plan it that way.

Abbie and I snuggled into her recliner, and she said we were going to listen to an interview with another author. But that author couldn’t come, and Peter Altschul and Bob Branco, the guys who do the podcast, didn’t know that until the last minute. So, Abbie and the other writers in the Zoom room suggested doing an author’s roundtable, and Peter and Bob said okay.

Abbie was the first to speak, and while she was talking about her books, I just had to put in my two cents worth. I couldn’t help it.

Abbie doesn’t like me talking when she’s in a Zoom meeting. She usually puts me on the couch, and I know to stay quiet. She must have forgotten I was on  her lap, and I had my moment to shine.

Peter and Bob were impressed and asked Abbie all kinds of questions about me, which she answered, with my help. If you click the link below, then the Play button, you get to hear the whole program. Abbie and I weren’t the only stars. Other writers strutted their stuff.

Oh, Abbie says I should warn you that because of technical difficulties, there’s a little dead air at the beginning of the show. But hang on, and Peter will start talking again. Enjoy!

 

In Perspective, 284, Authors Round Table

 

Abbie wears a blue and white V-neck top with different shades of blue from sky to navy that swirl together with the white. She has short, brown hair and rosy cheeks and smiles at the camera against a black background.

Photo Courtesy of Tess Anderson Photography

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Two Pentacles Publishing.

Abbie, here. If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to my email list to receive my twice-yearly newsletter and other announcements. This is a one-way announcements list, meaning the only messages you’ll receive will come from me. So, you can rest assured that this list is low-traffic. Send a blank email to:  newsfrommycorner+subscribe@groups.io  You’ll receive a confirmation email. Reply to that with another blank message, and you should be good to go.

 

New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me

Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.

Independently published with the help of DLD Books.

The cover of the book features an older woman sitting in a wicker chair facing a window. The world beyond the window is bright, and several plants are visible on the terrace. Behind the woman’s chair is another plant, with a tall stalk and wide rounded leaves. The woman has short, white hair, glasses, a red sweater, and tan pants. The border of the picture is a taupe color and reads "Why Grandma Doesn't Know Me" above the photo and "Abbie Johnson Taylor" below it.

Photo Resize and Description by

Two Pentacles Publishing.

Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.

After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.

Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.

Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?

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Treasuring Poetry: Meet Poet and Author Abbie Johnson Taylor #WordPressWednesday #Reblogs #Inspiration

 

Thanks to fellow author Robbi Cheadle for featuring me on her blog today. After reading this, I suggest you check out some of her other offerings. Enjoy!

Treasuring Poetry: Meet Author and Poet Abbie Johnson Taylor

 

Life is good. It is snowing. Enjoying Elderhood. #WordPressWednesday #Reblogs #Inspiration

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Fellow author and blogger Glenda Beall has been recuperating from COVID while visiting her sister and brother-in-law. In this post, she shares her experiences and recommends an interesting book. Enjoy!

 

Here I am recovering from COVID and watching the snow falling beautifully. I have survived the virus thanks to having been vaccinated and having taken a booster shot. Gay, Stu, and I tested negative tonight and I am so relieved. With Gay taking care of me and being with me so much, I have been afraid she would catch it, but she has had her shots, too.

 

Read the full post here.

TTW Asks What’s Up with You in 2022 #Events #Inspiration #WednesdayWords

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I’m pleased to announce that on Monday, January 3rd, I’ll be participating in a promotion sponsored by TELL-IT-TO-THE-WORLD Marketing. In this Zoom event, authors and businesses can strut their stuff, so to speak. If you’re a writer or business owner, you’re invited to do the same. See below for details.

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Are you an author with a new book on your publishing schedule or shelf?

Maybe you’ve got some older work that needs a bit of a bump back to the top of the market.

What about you creatures of business or nonprofit?

Got a product or service you’d like to share?

Whoever you are, and whatever you do, Talk to Tell-It-To-The-World Marketing asks, “What’s Up with You In 2022?”

If you’d like to know how to register to participate in this event, please email: patty.volunteer1@gmail.com with “What’s Up With You In 2022?” in the subject line.

Please note, if you don’t use that subject line, you may not get a response before the deadline.

Registration is 10.00 dollars and includes a reservation for a live appearance as well as a spot in the recorded sponsor ads to be used in the podcast recording.

Registration closes at 5 PM Eastern on December 31, 2021.

 

What? Talk to Tell-It-To-The-World Marketing Asks, “What’s Up with You In 2022?”

When? Live and In Person January 3RD 2022 4 PM Eastern.

Where? Zoom around the world.

Don’t delay, sign up today!

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Now, I have one exciting event to announce, and I hope you’ll be able to take advantage of it. Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me, The Red Dress, and My Ideal Partner are now absolutely free as part of the Smashwords end-of-year sale, which will run until December 31st. You can click here for more information and to download these books.

 

New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me

Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.

Independently published with the help of DLD Books.

Front cover image contains: elderly woman in red sweater sitting next to a window.

Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.

After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.

Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.

Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?

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