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St. Brigid and the Murmurings of Spring
I grew up in Watkins Glen, New York and there were so many Italian-Americans living there that the town was oftentimes derogatorily referred to as Wop Town. I was sometimes called Redheaded Wop because I had flaming red hair and my last name was Filippetti. And people can be prejudiced and ignorant, especially in small towns like Watkins Glen, New York. The Italian name was given to me by my step-father when he married my mother, but there wasn’t an ounce of Italian blood in me. There was some…See More
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"Trying to be do social media networking, but feel like "...a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage...""
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Saving Words (My New Year's Resolution)
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes) Although it behooves me to not further denigrate my gender, I look back into the past and see myself as a strutting Rhode Island Red hen clucking her head off. Rhode Island Reds are a hearty breed that lay eggs every day, even throughout winter in New England. And they cluck before they lay their eggs, cluck after they lay their eggs, and then they cluck over their food. They are very social and need other…See More
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The Morning Show
I woke early and watched the show outside my kitchen window on this December morning. Silver frosting glistened on the lawn as the moon winked goodbye and the sun peeked at the day, one ray at a time. The sun was taking its time, pushing clouds from its eyes and stepping slowly upon the icy moon spell of the earth. And then it happened fast, this changing of the celestial guard. I sat with my first cup of coffee and not only saw the veil of night lift, but felt it. There is a certain moment,…See More
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Cynthia G. Neale commented on the blog post 'Quaker kindnes to the Irish'
"Hi Jack,
Good on you for writing about this! I speak of the subject of The Great Hunger all the time. I wrote a book, The Irish Dresser that deals primarily with the effect of this event. And I wrote a play that was performed years ago in the…"
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"New blog post, especially for authors who do book events! BASHING OR BONDING AT AUTHOR EVENTS? See http://www.cynthianeale.wordpress.com"
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"Thanks for the invite to be your friend on She Writes. I quickly perused your profile and you sound like a fascinating person. I look forward to reading more..."
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""To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life." Samuel Johnson
Thanks for the friend invite."
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- Who I am:
- www.cynthianeale.com
www.cynthianeale.wordpress.com - Blog: 'Tell It Slant'
http://www.luckypress.com/cynthianeale.html (Lucky Press Page - Norah)
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- The Irish Dresser, A Story of Hope during The Great Hunger (An Gorta Mor, 1845-1850) (White Mane Publishing Company)
Hope in New York City, The Continuing Story of The Irish Dresser (White Mane Publishing Company)
NORAH, The Making of an Irish-American Woman in 19th Century New York (to be released by Lucky Press LLC March 1, 2011)
Synopsis:
Scant historical attention has narrowly defined the Irish immigrant woman. And yet the rate of economic and social progress of Irish women far exceeded other immigrant women ethnicities. Norah McCabe heartrenderingly and quixotically stumbles and falls into her real self in this coming-of-age, adventurous, romantic, historical novel. When she strives to strip herself of her impoverished past through such manifold schemes as buying her own used clothing store, ‘A Bee in Your Bonnet,’ and promenading in Paris finery, she experiences corruption, exploitation, and enchantment in a city that is forever mythic and magical. Norah McCabe joins a rebel Irish organization to free Ireland from British rule, writes for an Irish newspaper, undergoes love’s transformation, and suffers a ship wreck. She seeks to understand the feminist movement, but ultimately is unable to cross the chasm between herself as an Irish immigrant woman and Protestant feminist ideology. The terrors and questions of life strike her down with mental incapacity and loss. Her solitary freedom is the colorful warp and weft in the fabric of who she has become – an Irish-American woman.
Diamond Juba, a historical play about Jack Diamond, a famous jig dancer and Master Juba, a famous ham and bone dancer from Five Points, NYC 1800s
Indeed the Hunger, a play performed at festivals in 1997
The Blue Vega (screenplay not produced)
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Plays
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Cailleach Collective, a networking and support group
- My professional associations:
- Seacoast Writers Association in NH; NH Writer's Project; Historical Novel Society
| PLOT SUMMARY: When thirteen-year-old Nora McCabe crawls into the old dresser that sits next to the hearth holding a few pieces of her mother's china, she dreams of luscious cakes and fairies as hunger pains grip her. It is in the dresser that Nora finds hope when her father declares they must leave their beloved Ireland for America. Hidden in the magical dresser aboard the ship traveling to a new land, Nora lives an adventure that transforms her life and turns hope into reality. |
| This sequel continues the saga of Nora McCabe and her family now dwelling in New York City where they encounter poverty and racism as Irish Catholics and immigrants. Injustice and violence are a matter of course in this mysterious and alluring city filled with strange languages. Desperately homesick, Nora vows to save money and return to her homeland of Ireland. Meanwhile, she becomes a newsboy, meets Walt Whitman, visits Barnum's museum, meets new friends, and experiences an adventure. After purchasing a ticket to return to Ireland, the Astor Opera House Riot of 1849 occurs and her father disappears. Will Nora return to Ireland? Or can she stay and maintain her spirit while finding the true meaning of home? This is an immigrant story--the kneading and mixing, the failure to rise again and again, but then rising to heights unimagined. It is a story of questioning where real home can be found, not in place, but in the soul. |
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Blogging, Voting, and Getting to NYC!
Posted on April 9, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
There are numerous blogs that warrant attention, praise, and awards. I don't know if mine deserve all three, but I am asking my readers to decide. If you think they do, please vote for me at this link starting tomorrow. You have to be a member of Goodreads, which is well worth your time, whether as a reader or writer. Winners go to the Book Expo in NYC and the only way I would be able to go is if I win this contest. Being that there are so many great bloggers who have many more readers than…
Continue I Tried, But I Can't Read That!
Posted on April 9, 2012 at 10:29am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was at an education fair for an elementary and middle school at a Barnes & Noble store last week. The atmosphere was galvanized with hunger for story and words. Parents, kids, and teachers didn't stroll or loll to look at books. The children ran throughout the store and the parents were in fast pursuit behind them. And never did I hear a parent yell at their kids to stop running, nor apologize when they nearly toppled my books off the table to get to me and ask questions about my books…
Continue Grounded by a Snowy White Owl
Posted on April 9, 2012 at 10:27am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The sun had cast shimmering gold flakes of light onto the sands at Plum Island in Newburyport, MA. It was difficult to not stray from the boardwalk and plop down on the soft piles of warmth. My husband and I had skipped household chores to drive to the refuge for a walk. It was nearly 50 degrees and we were basking in a snow-less, mild winter. As we strolled on the boardwalk, buoyant and expectant, we came to a silent assembly of birdwatchers, swathed in outdoor gear and carrying impressive…
Continue St. Brigid and the Murmurings of Spring
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I grew up in Watkins Glen, New York and there were so many Italian-Americans living there that the town was oftentimes derogatorily referred to as Wop Town. I was sometimes called Redheaded Wop because I had flaming red hair and my last name was Filippetti. And people can be prejudiced and ignorant, especially in small towns like Watkins Glen, New York. The Italian name was given to me by my step-father when he married my mother, but there wasn’t an ounce of Italian blood…
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- At 2:47pm on February 25, 2011,
Stephanie Cowell said…
- Hi Cynthia! Thanks for the friend invite! I am the author of CLAUDE & CAMILLE: A NOVEL OF MONET and MARRYING MOZART. I am glad to know about your books.
- At 11:34am on February 25, 2011,
M. Sparks said… Well said Cynthia and wonderful to connect with you through this community. Congratulations on your novels and ongoing work.
Cheers,
- Marsha
- At 1:31am on September 17, 2010,
Deborah Swift said… - What a nice idea to donate books to schools.
- At 7:48am on August 10, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - >I can't imagine a novelist who doesn't struggle, can you?
The name of the group is definitely tongue in cheek.
- At 5:25pm on August 9, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Cynthia, Adding my voice to the welcome! If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group and Publishing Industry News
Author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters
- At 8:06am on August 9, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Cynthia! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
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