By Nancy B. Klein How did I get this old? When I was 10, I thought 65 was ancient, one foot already in the grave! Now I am here already. How the years have flown by. I was always in such a hurry to do something else, go somewhere else. Never comfortable in the present … Continue reading On Turning 65
The Great Disruption or the Great Awakening?
2020, the first year of the Great Disruption. It had been 100 years since our last pandemic. We were due for another one and Covid-19 obliged us. Most everyone suffered. Millions died. The world was turned upside down. All the things that brought us joy were no longer allowed: No hugs or kisses. No parties. … Continue reading The Great Disruption or the Great Awakening?
Judging a Book by its Cover
You know the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover?" Well, three women on Goodreads decided to do just that when they saw the title of my first novel, Torn Between Worlds: An illegal immigrant's journey to find herself. Here is what Soledad said about my book on Goodreads. "I’m sorry, but “illegal immigrant”? … Continue reading Judging a Book by its Cover
Life Lessons Book Excerpt
Have you ever wondered if you are making the right decisions with your life? Well, this book can help guide you or a loved one in the right direction if you feel like you have lost your way. It is a just published anthology of 34 stories from a variety of authors sharing experiences that … Continue reading Life Lessons Book Excerpt
This Week’s Discovery: a young Mexican immigrant leaves her family behind in search of a better life
Today, I’m featuring one of our newest finds that got a rave review: Nancy Blodgett Klein‘s coming-of-age novel, Torn Between Worlds: An illegal …This Week’s Discovery: a young Mexican immigrant leaves her family behind in search of a better life
Sunny Afternoon
I bask in the sunlight this beautiful June day.So delighted to be out--no clouds about. Sky so blue! Flowers of red, yellow and many other hues enjoying themselves too, blossoming in bunches the whole day through.Source of all, I thank you kindly for days like today, when our troubles simply melt away. There is nothing … Continue reading Sunny Afternoon
Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages
I am publishing a second book on Amazon on July 5th titled Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages. This is an anthology of 35 true stories from 12 native English-speaking authors sharing experiences that happened to them and concluding with what each author learned. Each touching story begins with a quote related to the subject, … Continue reading Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages
Enter My Book Giveway Contest
My first novel, Torn Between Worlds: An Illegal Immigrant's Journey to Find Herself is being well-reviewed on Amazon. As of June 1st, the book had 11 reviews, including 10 five-star reviews and one four star review. That gives it an overall score of 4.9 out of 5. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Between-Worlds-illegal-immigrants/dp/B08VYLP4B4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VYUC81UU6E5Q&dchild=1&keywords=nancy+blodgett+klein&qid=1621842029&sprefix=nancy+blodgett+klein%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1#customerReviews. If you are … Continue reading Enter My Book Giveway Contest
Amanda in Malta: A Great Book for Young Readers
Darlene Foster's latest book in her Amanda series for young readers How do you choose names for your characters and do you think names are important? I believe names are important. When I was expecting my daughter, I asked my son what we should name the new baby. He said, “Don´t we have to see … Continue reading Amanda in Malta: A Great Book for Young Readers
The Heart Remembers
Walking along the sandy beach barefoot Noticing the imprints of others who have walked ahead of me Thinking of my parents who took us to Florida for many beach walks Their memory has left deep imprints in my psyche I think of them every day Sometimes it is with a heavy heart and sorrow about … Continue reading The Heart Remembers
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 