Author: jeannemeeks

I write mysteries. I also bike long distances, quilt, backpack, canoe, and play tennis, golf, and pickleball, Now that I've retired, I live a fun-filled life.

Review of Distant Shores

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Distant Shores by Kristin Hannah is an insightful, character-driven novel that explores marriage, how a wife may see herself, and the quiet ways people grow apart—and sometimes back together. The story of Elizabeth and Jack feels realistic, especially in how it portrays the ups and downs of long-term relationships.  As much as I liked reading … Continue reading Review of Distant Shores

Chick Stories – Wisdom from a Wise Woman

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Words of wisdom from a long, adventurous life are woven through the author’s many decade-long friendships. Throughout her life, Patti Walsh learned to accept herself at every stage and to choose paths which brought her new experiences and put just the right people in her world. Female friends are the central figures in her tales, … Continue reading Chick Stories – Wisdom from a Wise Woman

Book Marketing

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I sold out of The Neighbor's Wife at the Legends CC craft fair. Successful day. And it was my first time using Square to accept credit cards. Game changer. I would have lost sales if I insisted on cash. What method do you use to accept payment? What's the easiest and most reliable for you? … Continue reading Book Marketing

Is Comedy a Modern Thing?

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We attended a performance of The Play that Goes Wrong at the Florida Rep in downtown Fort Myers last night. I love the old intimate theater, and the goofy play gave us plenty of laughs. Slapstick comedy has kept audiences laughing for a thousand years, and it got me to wondering…did French peasants in the … Continue reading Is Comedy a Modern Thing?

Would Trombone Shorty Play a Flute?

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We went with friends to see Trombone Shorty in concert in Naples. He plays New Orleans-style jazz and blues and  put on a foot-tappin’ good show. It was an unexpectedly fun evening.  I especially liked his trombone and the two guitarists’ solos.  That got me to thinking about music in the 17th century…How would French … Continue reading Would Trombone Shorty Play a Flute?