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In His Arms

©2023 by Abbie Johnson Taylor

I felt safe from summer storms:

roaring thunder, lightning so close,

wind, rain, and hail pelting the house.

Now, he’s gone — I’ll weather summer storms with the memory of his loving arms.

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The above poem appears in the summer quarterly issue of The Avocet, which can be downloaded here. I was inspired to write it after hearing this song, “In My Arms.” You can click below the video to hear me read the poem.

In His Arms

 

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And now, I’m pleased to announce that my books, Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me, The Red Dress, and My Ideal Partner are ABSOLUTELY free from now until July 31st as part of the Smashwords summer/winter sale. You can visit my author page to download these books. Happy reading!

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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

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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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Born from Stardust and Other Poems

by Victoria Zigler

Copyright 2021

 

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A selection of poems of various lengths and styles, exploring a variety of themes and subjects.

 

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My Thoughts

 

I met Victoria Zigler recently through ACB Community Calls, sponsored by the American Council of the Blind, offering a variety of activities held on Zoom. Tori, as she likes to be called, is not only a poet but a singer. She participates in the open mic and karaoke programs and co-hosts a weekly activity called Free to Be Me, in which participants discuss a variety of topics. If you’re blind or visually impaired and are interested in participating in these activities, you can email:  community@acb.org  and request a schedule of events.

I like how Tori groups some of the poems in this collection by subjects such as the beach, storms, and the pandemic. My favorite is “To Be Beside the Sea” because it reminds me of happy times when visiting my brother and his family in Florida and going to the beach. “When Mummy Missed Story Time” tugged at my heart, making me thankful I was not a small child during this pandemic. I also like how she begins her collection with the title poem, “Born from Stardust,” and ends with “In the Mountain Valley.” Even if you don’t like poetry, you’ll delight in the stories these poems tell.

 

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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