February 13, 2012
“Horses leave hoof prints on your heart” ~ H.A. Levin
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is an interesting town; a mix of ski resort and ranching communities all wrapped up in beautiful scenery and people who have chosen a way of life that may not be for everyone. Once I began poking around this place, I found out it is an amazing microcosm of people with diverse talents and interests. A very friendly community, too!
I met H.A. Levin (Hal) a writer and independent publisher back in June, when I formed a meet-up group, called She Writes Steamboat. It is a networking group of independent publishers who gather monthly. The mission of the group is to foster independent publishing success. Part way through our first meeting, I noticed a sole male presence quietly sitting in the back.
After we wrapped up our meeting, Hal (H.A. Levin) came over to talk . I don’t recall exactly how our conversation went but he said something like “I hope you don’t mind that a male writer came today, I saw the notice in the Steamboat Pilot that this group was going to meet.”
I told Hal that I was delighted to have him, and that the name of the group that I had chosen had nothing to do with excluding the male population of writers. I am a member of an on-line group called www.SheWrites.com . I wanted to our group to have affiliation with a national group. We have since slightly revised the name of our meet up group to SHe Writes Steamboat, to encourage male independent publishers to attend, and it has worked!
Since meeting Hal, I have learned that he has some very interesting talents and his writing emerges from his gifts of intuitive thought and communication with animals. In fact, in his book A History of Horses Told by Horses, there is some fascinating conjecture about women, their place in the world at large and the relationships that they have with horses.
Amelia Kincaide, www.ameliakincaide.com author of the books The Language of Miracles and Straight from the Horses Mouth has this to say this about Hal’s book “Bless you and thank you for devoting your life to speaking for those who ache to be heard.”
On Wednesday on All Things Fulfilling we will be featuring H.A. Levin’s book. Don’t miss out tomorrow either, I would love to share a few minutes of February 14th with you.
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February 9, 2012
Today, I received by mail, my monthly issue of Kiwanis Magazine. The 97th Annual Kiwanis International Convention is being held in New Orleans this summer. The eclectic culture that permeates the city will provide a lively experience for Kiwanians coming together from all over the world.
Hospitality and conventions are not new to this city. The spirit of the “Crescent City” and its residents has always been joyfully shared with tourists through the city’s music, regional culinary delights and architecture. There are French, Cajun, Spanish, Creole, Carribean influences throughout the city and it’s people.
In 2005, deadly Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans. The images our country saw on television were beyond belief. At the time, our son was a junior at an outstanding high school with a state of the art film program. His school, Burr and Burton Academy www.burrburton.org sent him and another student, an outstanding writer, to Louisiana to produce a documentary film about the ravages of the storm on the city and its people. A contingent of other compassionate and giving students went along to do relief work – cleaning up and mucking out flooded houses. They did all they could, while they were there, to help families to rebuild their lives.
The film footage that our son returned with, after two trips to the scene, gave my husband and me an even deeper look at the devastation and the despair. Seven years ago, I thought “how in the world will they ever restore their properties and their spirits? There is so much to do.”
The city of New Orleans has proven it has spirit and soul! The city has begun humming with activity again. Its people are fulfilling examples for others that we can rise above the worst of times with the right attitude.
Welcome back, New Orleans! Welcome back. I am delighted that you will serve as host city to Kiwanis International this year.
For more information on Kiwanis International and the service club’s mission to improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide”, please visit www.kiwanis.org on-line.
There is also a new cellphone app for Kiwanis. Download it on your cell phone! I did.
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January 27, 2012
“We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” – B.J. Palmer
Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse.
The story, set in Vermont, is about a wealthy occupant in mysterious marble house. The main character suffers from a social disorder, limiting her to communicate through her bedroom window with a few key characters in her town. Chan weaves a story of love and friendship that has landed this fictitious novel on the New York Times best seller e-book list. Indie Reader touts the book “as real page turner.” Excellent reviews have come from Kirkus and it also holds a place on the USA Today’s list of best selling books, too.
More of 430,000 copies of Darcie Chan’s novel have been sold. It is downloadable from the leading on-line booksellers at a very affordable price of 99 cents. She has already made more than she in all likelihood would have been paid as an advance from a traditional publisher.
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com.
We will continue to feature other inspiring stories about e-book authors on All Things Fulfilling. Check back with this blog site.
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January 11, 2012
“Blessed are the children of the piece makers for they shall inherit the quilts.” ~ Unknown
I am seldom still for very long. Usually active and on the go, I was forced to slow down over the weekend when I slipped on an icy patch and twisted my knee. I was disappointed; it was a moderately warm winter day with deep blue skies and I wanted to walk!
As I sat, knee wrapped in ice, I decided I needed to find something positive about being immobilized. It gave me a chance work on my knitting project and it gave my “tweaked knee” a chance to mend. As I healed, I watched a portion of “Why Quilts Matter”, a nine part documentary film produced by the Kentucky Quilt Project aired on PBS. This film addresses “the historic, cultural and political importance of quilting.”
As I listened and watched, I began to recall a conversation I had had a few years ago with my dear friend who was in the final years of her life. Before her passing she shared with me her words of inspiration on the healing art of quilting. She related how quilting had helped her through her difficult days of dealing with cancer. She said “every stitch was a way to make a continued connection with precious family members who would wrap themselves in the love that it took to make the quilt.”
She also related that although she loved her chosen career of being an elementary school teacher, if given a chance to do her life over, she would have entered a career in fiber arts. She said “Quilting is so fulfilling because of the creative process.” Her eye for color and design was astonishing.
Did you know that according to a survey in 2003, there are over 21 million quilters in the United States alone? Can you imagine the financial impact if every quilter in the United States purchased a copy of the film “Why Quilts Matters?” Quilters, you would be doing your part in supporting and continuing an art that has survived many generations. “Why Quilts Matters” is an excellent film to watch in fellowship. To purchase this independently published DVD this link. http://bit.ly/qtQgVx.
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January 3, 2012
“The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart. For the traveler who knows his direction, there is always a favorable wind.” ~Stuart Avery Gold
I find this business of blog writing rather intriguing, as a self-motivating force. I really enjoy what I do! Nearly every time I pen my thoughts, I publish them on this site. Blogs are not posted by “default.” Deliberate and conscious choices are made about what to write. I continually ask myself “Will this strike a chord in someone else, too?” The pulse of the readers hearts are heard when they respond.
If I don’t take ownership of my words, my writing becomes idle jabber. Who wants to hear that! Blog writing forces me into action day after day after day. It moves me to practice what I preach and honor my own word. No one expects more of me than I do of myself. Keeping promises to my readers in providing useful information and inspiration is a fulfilling thing, too!
Not all blog writers have a come-uppance with themselves over their published writings as I do. After all, fiction writing is made up. This blog site speaks of issues that are truly near and dear to my heart – the independent publishing industry and finding ones own bliss in life. Thankfully, it is a creative journey with no end point.
“Dominion over my own self” is what I call my passion for blog writing. There is great self empowerment in that. Although I have set some high goals for the coming year, I remind myself, life is a process of becoming, not standing still.
How about you? Will you practice the art of living by honoring your heart? Rebuild your life by making a shift in how you live this year and be bound to your words through your actions. All things are then fulfilling.
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December 31, 2011
Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? I have and it was easy, too.
I’ll write it and it will consist of eight words.
“IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!”
Now, it is up to me to begin fulfilling it! I’ve got to get on with it. Time’s a wastin’!
Cheers! All the Best in 2012!
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December 22, 2011
“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you visited All Things Fulfilling yesterday, I made a promise I intend to keep today. Here is a short list of my favorite children’s books, published in the 1980s ,when I was raising our young son. At the time, there was nary whisper of the changes that were on the horizon for the publishing industry, at least not that I was aware of. Thus, the following books are mostly, if not all, traditionally published.
In today’s world, there are many fulfilling reads, for children and adults, published independently of the big six or seven conglomerates. What changes we have witnessed in publishing over the past ten or twelve years!
Jan Brett’s books ranked high on our list of treasured children’s books. Living in the north country of Vermont, our family related to the Nordic themes and art illustrations that were present in most of Jan’s books:
- The Mitten
- Trouble with Trolls
- Annie and the Wild Animals
- Wild Christmas Reindeer
New Hampshire author, Tomie DePaolo’s books, claimed a stake in our hearts, too. My son’s love of Native American history and lore drew us to several of Tomie’s books.
- The Legend of Indian Paintbrush
- The Legend of Blue Bonnet
- The Legend of the Poinsettia
A few others to consider by various authors:
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (now adapted for film)
- The Napping House
- The Jolly Postman
- The Polar Express (also was adapted for film)
Don’t forget to take time out of this busy holiday season to appreciate God’s gift to you, your child. Spending time with the little ones is far more valuable than anything you will ever find in a shopping mall! The rewards are great for both parent and child.
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December 20, 2011
“The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable.”
~ Ralph W. Sockman
Don’t you just hate it when you think you are finished your holiday shopping only to remember you need just one more thing? If you have a family on your list who lives and loves the equestrian lifestyle, there is one more worthwhile item that you will want to add to your shopping cart this year.
Executive V.P. of Marketing from the U.S. Equestrian Foundation, Kathy Knill Meyer, has called The Lost Legend of the First Christmas “the perfect “Christmas gift” for people who wish to know more about the mystical bond between humans and horses. This book, the first in The Lost Legend Trilogy by Jo Hardesty, is a gift that will be read year after year because of the appeal it has to the heart and spirit of mankind. The inspiring tale takes children and adults alike on a horseback journey that will lead the reader to a civilization that existed during the time of the birth of the Christ Child, Jesus.
Besides being a skilled author, Jo Hardesty managed the top three Arabian horse farms in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. As a horsewoman herself, she has known the companionship of horses her entire life. Through her fictional stories about the relationship between horses and the people who love them, she also incorporates living with faith into the storyline.
Add this Christmas book or the entire Lost Legend Trilogy to your shopping cart. It is the perfect holiday, birthday or “just because you’ll love it” gift for the horse enthusiast in your life. For more information and to order, please visit http://bit.ly/vSAPTH.
Happy Holidays from Steamboat Springs,Colorado.
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December 19, 2011
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wordsworth
Dear Santa,
It has been many, many years since I have sent a letter to you in the North Pole. I want you to know I am grateful for the gifts that I have received throughout my life. I have much to be appreciative for and many of the gifts you have given me have been even grander than I could ever have dreamed. Sometimes, I don’t even realize how meaningful the gifts have been until long after they have been received.
This year, I have a special request for Christmas. I would appreciate it if you would do what you possibly can to fulfill my gift wish list. I do understand if there are things that you can not give me, perhaps the timing is not right. I recognize you often get requests from people who should work on getting the gifts themselves.
Several months ago, I embarked on telling my story. That’s right, I am writing a book. I have only just begun, so in order to complete my task, I need your elves to help me out. Hopefully, they will have the necessary tools and materials to help me construct what I am asking for. I will try to describe what I need, as best as I can.
- Perseverance and patience – bring the biggest boxes of those items that you have!
- Insight – I may need a shovel to go along with that. I might have to dig deep.
- A dictionary or thesaurus to help me find the right words when I need them.
- Some smart, independent -type publishing people. Maybe we can teach each other a thing or two. It often goes both ways.
- A long lasting light bulb, for internal use, to illuminate my mind. A new socket might help too.
- Three strong signs – stop, go and proceed with caution. Send instructions along. I will read them so I know which sign to follow before I go down the wrong path.
- An energizer bunny to show me how to go on and on, so I can finish what I start.
- If you give me a gift card for these things, please make sure it does not have an expiration date. I may need these things, and you, longer than I think to get this job done.
P.S. Santa, if my requests are too great, please, no switches or coal. Just send my requests further north. Maybe we have the same boss and perhaps he can help us both out. Next year I will be back in touch. I promise I will work real hard with what you give me. When it is done, I want you to read my story and tell others what I did with the gifts. My requests, I hope, will be beneficial and fulfilling to you, too. Everyone needs a raise in life.
I’ll leave a carrot for the reindeer under the tree and something for you, too. Merry Christmas and have a Jolly New Year.
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December 14, 2011
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. “
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tis the season for illumination. Today, on All Things Fulfilling I am going to focus on all things that shine.
- A clear star lit night
- Tinsel on the tree
- New parents and child experiencing their first Xmas together.
- Icicles hanging from the eave of a roof
- Lives spared by a Kiwanis and UNICEF Maternal and Neo-natal Tetanus vaccine
- Polished silverware
- Rudolph’s red rose
- A gemstone given as a surprise gift
- Glitter on a holiday card or an ornament
- Candles on a tree, a mantel or on a festive holiday table
- Snowflakes as they fall from the sky
- A child’s face when they discover a book that draws them in
- A beautiful painting, surrounded by golden frame
- Crystal stemware
- Someone who is passionate about the Art they create
- Sequins on festive holiday clothing
- Love discovered, love renewed in the spirit of Christmas
- The face of the elderly or a veteran knowing and feeling that others really care
- Twinkling white lights decorating a house
- A lit lamp post standing sentinel for the arrival of holiday guests
If you really want light up your own spirit this year, adopt a holiday family. Make some one else’s holiday shine by giving some gifts or fixing’s for a big holiday meal.Holiday buying this Christmas, was especially fulfilling for me. I bought a few items for a set of twins who otherwise may not have had Christmas at all. More fun than the gifts given inside of the box, I created wrapping that really showed that I cared. When all is said and done, I think the packaging will be as treasured as much as the gifts inside!
This year, buy one less gift for your own family, and give it to a family less fortunate and in need. Here is a website that lists the top five Christmas charity projects. http://bit.ly/8ZBCef.
Make your heart merry and illuminate the spirit of someone else this holiday season!
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Since meeting Hal, I have learned that he has some very interesting talents and his writing emerges from his gifts of intuitive thought and communication with animals. In fact, in his book A History of Horses Told by Horses, there is some fascinating conjecture about women, their place in the world at large and the relationships that they have with horses. 
