LESSONS ON FICTION AND LIFE

Basically, it’s all about change and how we (or our Characters) react to those changes. If there is no change, things are static and there is no story. (Super simple version) 

For the last 9 months, that’s what I’ve been doing. Changing. Uprooting. Downsizing. Moving. And for those of us of a certain age, it’s damn tough. But we did it. We moved from the desert Southwest to the coast of New England. So, a New Me in 9 months! It’s life. 

There’s a lot to be said in favor of the East, not the least of which is the glorious change of seasons. I’m clinging to the positives and enjoying all that our area has to offer. Family fun, awesome autumn, fresh seafood, and gentle rain, just to name a few. The biggest negative has been leaving our dear friends of so many years. Fortunately we live in the era of rapid communication and efficient travel so we can (& will) return to visit. 

When I write or read a book, I want to see some admirable goals, reasonable and strong motivation, sufficient conflicts, action and change. We’re dealing with all of that in real life. I want to see how others cope and in the best of times, how they win.

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Happy Holidays,
MARY TATE 

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In Our Time to Love, Gwyn is one who loves the holidays, family gatherings, and gifts. She falls for Neal  who has such bad memories of the holidays, he wants nothing to do with any of it. Can they reach an understanding and open their hearts to love? 

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In Texas Sizzle, Kathryn is barely hanging onto her meager life but hides everything behind a sophisticated facade. Max has a heart as big as Texas, and is eager to share his love with everyone. When a personal tragedy nearly breaks their fragile relationship, they learn how love can heal. ​




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