The Power of Print
This may seem like sacrilege to say this as most of my work is in e-book format, but there is something about the printed word that holds a spark of magic I don't think digital formatting can capture.
Let me 'splain. I just received a nice box in the mail from friend and fellow author Mel Sterling. The book, a fantasy anthology called Under the Rose (published by Norilana Books), contains stories written by Mel and our mutual friend (now deceased) Teri Smith, as well as other authors. Mel signed the book for me and left me a lovely note. I wish with all my heart that Teri had been able to do the same.
For one moment, as I held the book, read Mel's note and read the introduction that talked of Teri's passing, I felt that magic--the physical power of the words on the page, the good will and affection of a dear friend, the whispering spirit of one fiercely intelligent, vibrant woman gone too soon from this world. I can't wait to read their stories and all the others in this anthology.
Let me 'splain. I just received a nice box in the mail from friend and fellow author Mel Sterling. The book, a fantasy anthology called Under the Rose (published by Norilana Books), contains stories written by Mel and our mutual friend (now deceased) Teri Smith, as well as other authors. Mel signed the book for me and left me a lovely note. I wish with all my heart that Teri had been able to do the same.
For one moment, as I held the book, read Mel's note and read the introduction that talked of Teri's passing, I felt that magic--the physical power of the words on the page, the good will and affection of a dear friend, the whispering spirit of one fiercely intelligent, vibrant woman gone too soon from this world. I can't wait to read their stories and all the others in this anthology.