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Upstate Adventures 🐻🌲
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Hello from Windham and Hunter Mountains, Green and Ulster counties, NY, home of the New York Catskills and summer wildlife. Bear and deer and black flies, oh my!
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It took us almost as long to pack for the trip Like we were moving out. In a way we were moving out, at least temporarily.
Let me explain. Remember hurricane Ida in the Fall of 2021? We sustained water damage to our entire apartment. In fact, all the apartments on the ground floor and the lobby area took on six inches or more of flood water. Our lobby was completely under over four feet of it. me we all had to first wait for the insurance and FEMA funding to come through, then wait for a move out date. Since we own cats and dogs, this meant finding a location for two weeks that was not going to mean living in one room together like in a hotel. and the most important part of it was also packing up everything to be stored in a pod while the work is being done. Oh, and to add a cherry atop this shit show of bad timing, there is also asbestos abatement along with the replacing the floors from the old glue used on the original flooring being removed. We didn’t know about that one. Now it is a concern and rightly so. It is also bad timing.
A powerful wave of flood water slamming open your front door and engulfing your apartment is traumatic enough but the asbestos thing is just, like, really shitty. It will delay things a bit more for the installation of the new floors and moving back in again when we return.
We are fortunate to be able to make the bad timing and all the packing work to our advantage. we deserve some respite after so much upheaval. The stress exhausted us. If Jerry and April weren’t there helping me, guiding me around all the boxes, extra workers, and taking charge of the packing prior to the work, I’d never manage it alone. This is our family and I am proud of us.
The wildlife is active. The variety of animals eating the apple tree in the adjoining yard included rabbits, a wood chuck, and two black bears, we think a mother and older cub based on size and attitude.
Annie Shares News V2 # 7.5 Lotsa Stuf 🛒
Annie Shares News Volume 2 Issue 7.5 July/August 2022
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Hello Readers and followers, a blessed and belated Independence Day to everyone. 🎆 🎇 🧨
I wanted to get this out before we break for a vacation. I’ll share our adventures upon our return. Even the cats are coming with us, so it should be interesting.
The ever-expanding tribe of writers and readers means so much to me and I want to share a bit about them in each newsletter moving forward.
I had a great time being a guest blogger for a June Word Crafter blog tour for Hope For the Tarnished. It was a fun five days of getting to know the host bloggers and exposing my novel to new readers. To find out more about Kay Lynne’s newsletter, book blog tours and her excellent blog, Writing To Be Read, go here.
Leon Stevens writes: Looking for my first review for my second poetry collection. Readers can get a review copy through Story Origin or read on KU (Kindle Unlimited).
Receive a free review copy through Story Origin here: Review copy link
Read with Kindle Unlimited: Amazon link
I caught this great review of my novel, Hope for the Tarnished, from mystery writer and author, Trish Hubschman. Check it out:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1134230
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Ms. Liz and I shared some TEA on YouTube:
Please like and share it and follow Miss Liz, she’s the best and she is making a difference one cup of spiritually-infused Tea at a time!
Since I’ve been sharing audio clips of my writing, I thought I’d share one of my short stories, Trolley Ride from A String of Stories from the Heart to the Future © 2020 and narrated by Lilian Yves.
May the summer breeze and warm winds propel your imagination and soothe your spirits!
Dreya the book dragon
Meaningful Gifts from Readers 📖
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What Readers are Saying About My New Novel Hope for the Tarnished C 2022
Independent authors thrive upon reviews. I thought I’d share two of my favorites. One of the best gifts you can give an author is your feedback. 💖
“I just read Hope for the Tarnished and thought it was written well. It kept my interest and I cared about the characters. I liked the mixture of problems and people who supported Abbie. It also had a good blend of drama and rest between troubles plus humor and the beloved dogs. What more could a reader ask for?”
- From Lisa B.
“This is a review of Ann Chiappetta’s novel Hope for the Tarnished (contemporary fiction).
It’s excellent. I couldn’t stop reading it. It’s full of action and kept pulling me along. It’s a totally realistic story about a family’s struggle in the 1970s, a divorced mom with three daughters. The story is set in Westchester county, New York, and on Long Island. I grew up in the 70s on Long Island and did some of the things her main character, Abbie, does, drank, danced, hung out with friends, listened to rock and roll music. The story was fun at times, heart breaking, heartwarming. Sometimes I had tears pouring down my face. Other times I was clapping my hands and laughing. Ann’s descriptiveness of things was incredible, from the design of Abbie’s swimsuits to the fishing boats on Long Island Sound.
I don’t remember the last time a book affected me as much as Hope for the Tarnished did. I’d give it more than a five-star rating if I could, but five stars is the top of the line, so is this book. Thank you for such an impactful story, Ann.”
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1134230
From Trish Hubschman
Author of the Tracy Gayle mystery series
Add my book to your summer reading list
Good Reads author page:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/15809422.Ann_Chiappetta
https://www.amazon.com/Ann-Chiappetta/e/B06Y1H47FS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Smashwords Author page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AnnChiappetta
Celebrate July with freedom and Free books 🎇
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Celebrate July with freedom and Free books
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The 14th Annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale has begun, running now through July 31. Visit my author’s page to order your free eBooks from Smashwords during the Summer sale!
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AnnChiappetta
All my titles are free, a gift to readers everywhere.
Thousands of titles are discounted or free — so why not go to Smashwords and go shopping for your summer reading collection? Visit the sale at https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos
Why Smashwords? Electronic choices, of course. It’s simple and get the book delivered to your inbox. Transfer it to your favorite book reading app. It’s great, kindle isn’t the only eBook reading app in town. 😉
Tranquil photo of stacked stones beside circular pattern in the sand.
Listen to a Tale of Two Species 🐱 🐶 🌌
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Those of you who know I am blind might be curious about the assistive technology and software I rely upon to operate my pc and mobile devices. This recording will demonstrate what I hear when writing and editing stories and other written correspondence. Since this story is a mini-space drama — I thought why not record it being read by a synthesized voice? Enjoy!
Day Three of the Word Crafter blog tour for Hope for the Tarnished
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Day Three of the Word Crafter blog tour
For Hope for the Tarnished © 2022 by Ann Chiappetta
Today I am featured in an interview with Kaye Lynne Booth, founder of Word Crafter.
On her blog, Writing to be Read – Interview
You can also check out the other posts on Patty’s World:
View the original post on the Writing to be Read blog.
Thursday (16) – Robbie’s Inspiration – Guest Post: https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com/2022/06/16/roberta-writes-wordcrafter-hope-for-the-tarnished-book-blog-tour-and-guest-post/
and Friday’s host is Victoria Zigler.
Day Two of Word Crafter Blog Tour
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Welcome to day two of my blog tour on Patty’s World.
To view the original post, visit the Word Crafter blog, you won’t be disappointed.
What do I find the most satisfying about writing? Knowing what I have written means something to another person or reader. I strive to make connections through my writing.
Word Crafter Book Tour
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First Novel Book Tour
with Kaye Lynne Booth and Word Crafter Services and the Writing to be Read blog.
As an added bonus to this fabulous book blog launch, I am inviting you to my book launch presentation and interview at 7:00 p.m. eastern on Thursday, June 16..
Soundscape artist and nonfiction author, Peter Altschul will be interviewing me about the book and the craft of writing followed by an open Q &A.
About the author
Ann Chiappetta
Ann is an artist and often refers to her love of words as a natural compensation after losing her vision in 1993. Once a designer of acrylic displays and furniture, Ann trained her creative senses to flow over from the visual to the literary arts. Years later, she has become a poet and author, honing her talent in various mediums, including web content for nonprofits, regular bylines for online literary publications, poetry, anthologies and guest editing in online literary journals, just to name a few projects of which she has contributed.
The author of five independently published books, Ann possesses a Master of Science in Marriage and family therapy from Iona College and an undergraduate degree from the College of New Rochelle, both located in Westchester County, New York. A consultant and guest presenter, Ann visits schools promoting awareness and equality for people with disabilities. She is the 2015 recipient of the WDOM Spirit of Independence award and the 2019 recipient of the GDUI Leiberg-Metz award for writing.
Find everything Annie on the web: www.annchiappetta.com
Zoom Invitation
Ann Chiappetta is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BOE Book Launch with Annie Chiappetta
Time: June 16, 2022, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Book Launch with Annie
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Coming Soon June 16, time: 7:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom
The Behind Our Eyes Book Launch program Presents
Author and novelist Ann Chiappetta
Interviewed by fellow author Peter Altschul
Highlighting Ann’s first novel, Hope For the Tarnished © 2022.
Ann and Peter will discuss the novel-writing journey, followed by an open Q & A.
About the author
Ann Chiappetta
Ann is an artist and often refers to her love of words as a natural compensation after losing her vision in 1993. Once a designer of acrylic displays and furniture, Ann trained her creative senses to flow over from the visual to the literary arts. Years later, she has become a poet and author, honing her talent in various mediums, including web content for nonprofits, regular bylines for online literary publications, poetry, anthologies and guest editing in online literary journals, just to name a few projects of which she has contributed.
The author of five independently published books, Ann possesses a Master of Science in Marriage and family therapy from Iona College and an undergraduate degree from the College of New Rochelle, both located in Westchester County, New York. A consultant and guest presenter, Ann visits schools promoting awareness and equality for people with disabilities. She is the 2015 recipient of the WDOM Spirit of Independence award and the 2019 recipient of the GDUI Leiberg-Metz award for writing.
Find everything Annie on the web: www.annchiappetta.com
Zoom Invitation
Ann Chiappetta is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BOE Book Launch with Annie Chiappetta
Time: June 16, 2022, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88208888115?pwd=ZmtnSEkxY3dhUk9WZlQ3NkJyWkpKZz09
Meeting ID: 882 0888 8115
Passcode: 692748
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,88208888115#,,,,*692748# US (New York)
+13126266799,,88208888115#,,,,*692748# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 882 0888 8115
Passcode: 692748
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbnrlmyTBN
