Daphne Kalotay is the recipient of multiple writing fellowships and the critically acclaimed author of RUSSIAN WINTER, now available in paperback. Below, she shares a heartfelt story about her mother, Jill Kalotay --- who always knows exactly what to do.
Photo: Daphne, right, and mother Jill reading --- What else?
Roger McGough
The only problem
with Haiku is that you just
get started and then
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Roger McGough
Writing for more than 30 years, Joanna Trollope’s latest book DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW is a straightforward take on our ideas of family. In this ode to her 92-year-old mother, Joanna discusses her mother’s abundant creativity, and how she fostered Joanna’s early love of literature.
George Bernard Shaw
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
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George Bernard Shaw
Author of many short stories and three novels --- including THE FOUR MS. BRADWELLS released in March --- Meg Waite Clayton is riding a wave of true success. Below, she shares a touching letter of appreciation for the many things her mother has taught her --- from bottom-wiping and packing boxes to self-respect and never losing hope.
Photo: Meg and family in their earlier years.
Paul Sweeney
You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.
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Paul Sweeney
Lorna Jane Cook is the author of three novels, the latest of, OUTSIDE WONDERLAND, is now available in bookstores. Today, she reflects on the first stories she ever told --- and the woman who encouraged her to dream even bigger.
