Reader Reviews

Three months ago my book, The Letters came out in print. It has been an exciting three months and brought me such a feeling of satisfaction that I have accomplished something I always wanted to do. I have received emails and texts and am humbled by the feedback I have received from readers, letting me know their thoughts and how the story of Arthur, Isabelle, Scott and Jeanne has touched them, and then have shared it with others.

This story, which is about grief and loss, and also love and joy, is very special to me. It started out as a short story I wrote as an assignment in a creative writing class I took in 2012. After my father passed away in 2013, I felt called and challenged to turn it into a story and then publish it. A little teaser: there is a small part in the book with a character named after my dad, Tom.

Writing this story took me several years, and by the time I finished it, my mom had also passed away. I’m not sure I could have written this without having personally dealt with their loss, which I still feel deeply.

I would like to share a few of the reviews that have been posted on Amazon for The Letters:

“I worked in hospice and enjoyed the work I did. This book should be out there for those who are grieving. I was a bereavement coordinator and dealt with many that just needed an ear. The memories we have of a loved one should be shared all the time. Very good book.” 03/24/2022

“This book is a beautiful story about grief, it really makes sense of the process. I found myself lost in the stories and the writer’s style I couldn’t put it down. A must read for everyone.” 02/17/2022

“Wow! This book captured me, I could not put it down! Such a beautiful story, so well written. Powerful reminder of LOVE and that grief has no timeline.” 03/07/2022

Grief is something we all will experience at some point in our lives. My sincere thanks to all those who have read this story, which is a labor of love and a tribute to those who grieve. My desire is that this story finds itself in the hands of those who will relate to the characters and their experiences, that they share it with others, and when they close the book, it is with a feeling of hope in their heart.