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  • It is so tragic. I dated a woman who was an alcoholic and for a time I was foolish enough to drink with her, despite the fact that I wasn't much of a drinker myself. The shock of us breaking up momentarily scared her sober, but I wonder how long it lasted. You just can't save everyone.
  • I think perhaps schools/teachers should reconsider at what grade level the book is taught. Save it until an open discussion of the language and the history of the nove...
  • Such a big, deep question. Ultimately I feel like children sense our secrets--I know I picked up on my drug addict/alcoholic mother's...and when she corroborated, year...
  • I remember my high school years all to well. I grew up in a small town and how I dreaded every day of it. A side from  the days I had math classes, a teacher who made...
  • Great post. Thank you, Laura. When I was young and poor, I often thought: what if someone came to me, a notary or a lawyer, and said that I was switched at birth and m...
  • Monetizing social media is like deciding how to sell a product at a flashing lights, music, dancing, drinks and all out party-party you've been invited to. Small tip: If you go primarily to have a good time, but without removing your business hat, it works much better.
  • Such a wonderful story, all so very exciting! Congratulations! My book launch is less than 2 weeks away. 70+ people say they're coming. I've got a great venue, food, d...
  • Renate: Yes, people did buy their own drinks & food at the cafe counter. I don't know who made the cake for the Book Cellar but I've been subsequently told that yo...
  • I totally agree that the time has long passed to take a second look at how certain writers of a certain gender become so popular while other writers of a different gen...
  • It's debatable whether there is or is not a gene for alcoholism. What I know for SURE is that all the qualifications in the world do not deter an individual who is an alcoholic from bizarre behaviour often, whether they are dry or not!