Good morning and welcome to everyone! The other week I mentioned that I had a secret and that Dan Antion may well have been party to it!
Well now I can tell you all that it’s out the secret is no more! Dan and I have been collaborating on a book… Yes a real book! It’s been a year in the making… Probably longer for Dan…it’s his baby it was thought up by him. Peopled by his wonderful characters , old and new. Characters, Places and great Mysteries are Dan’s forte!
Dan’s One Liner this week is one of gratitude to all the people who have helped us on this journey especially those who go unsung but they are just as important! I echo Dan’s thoughts.
Talking of gratitude here’s a huge THANK YOU! to Teagan R. Geneviene who has done a wonderful cover reveal over at her place pop over now and see at Teagan’s blog.
So now before I forget why I am here I have a one liner for you all.
“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.”
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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53 thoughts on “One – Liner Wednesday : Not a Secret Anymore.”
It’s wonderful to have this cat out of the bag, Willow. Great one-liner and perfect music for this day. And since we’re spreading gratitude around, thank you for adding exactly what this story needed at every step!
It is good to be able to if not shout it from the highest hill… To be talking about the book!
Working with you is a pleasure… thank you for your patience, clear communication and believing in me ! 💜
CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting adventure you are on, with a bit of nerves thrown in for good luck! No one will ever accuse you of not being able to keep a secret Willow. Lol!
Thank you Ginger so grateful for your support! I am so glad it’s a secret no more. It’s been a sobering write and thanks to Dan a pleasure to do.
Yes it is a harsh video but then war is harsh 💜💜 ii
Many, many Congratulations Willow, … 🥂both to you and Dan,🥂 …💫🤗💫 and loving that walkway to the SeaScape, … & always one step at a time, …it builds to a crescendo of life…, …🎶💫🎶💫💜💫💙💫
Congratulations to you and Dan! The book cover looks fabulous and the storyline is most intriguing. All the best, Willow! I remember when Lyndon Johnson said those now famous words. The Vietnam Was is a huge stain on our history, 20 years worth of useless and unnecessary fighting in a war that we never should have been involved in. Too many deaths of beautiful young boys with so much promise. It’s still heartbreaking after all this time.
Thank you so much Nancy the book does look good. …Yes the Vietnam war started when I was two years old and ended twenty two years later and as you say so many lives lost … And some still suffering to this day…. Plenty of presidents had this war on their including LBJ. Thank you for good wishes and great music 🎶🎶 💜
Hearty congratulations! I am in the middle of his Dreamers Alliance series and can barely put it down. I have no doubt whatever you two write will be excellent.
Huge congrats! Now I’m wondering if it’s easier to write in partnership than it is to be a solo-writer, cos solo is hard enough to test anyone’s determination
Welcome to my “Heartland Echoes,” where I aim to share my poems with the world, along with my survival story and autobiography of childhood abuse, motivational quotes, and much more. Through my words, I hope to inspire others to share their own stories and experiences. Each poem is a piece of my heart and soul, along with a story of a traumatic past, crafted with inspiration, Hope, faith, love and passion. I believe that by sharing our art and emotions, I’ll be able to connect with others on a deeper level and create a sense of community.
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Congratulations to you and Dan!
Thank you Darlene I am so excited 💜
You should be!
I am 💜😊
So exciting!
It really is exciting 💜
congrats to you and dan and I’ll check out the cover on Teagan’s blog too. excited for all of you –
Thank you so much Beth , it’s a first for me but Dan is an old hand ! 💜
Love your quote sis. Heartiest congratulations dear Willow.
Thank you Sister Sadje 💜🎉
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It’s wonderful to have this cat out of the bag, Willow. Great one-liner and perfect music for this day. And since we’re spreading gratitude around, thank you for adding exactly what this story needed at every step!
It is good to be able to if not shout it from the highest hill… To be talking about the book!
Working with you is a pleasure… thank you for your patience, clear communication and believing in me ! 💜
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Woohoo I am excited I will look forward to reading the book!
I hope you will like it Carol 💜
Congratulations on the collaboration!
Thank you Frank! 💙
CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting adventure you are on, with a bit of nerves thrown in for good luck! No one will ever accuse you of not being able to keep a secret Willow. Lol!
Sobering video, as it should be.
Ginger🦋
Thank you Ginger so grateful for your support! I am so glad it’s a secret no more. It’s been a sobering write and thanks to Dan a pleasure to do.
Yes it is a harsh video but then war is harsh 💜💜 ii
Many, many Congratulations Willow, … 🥂both to you and Dan,🥂 …💫🤗💫 and loving that walkway to the SeaScape, … & always one step at a time, …it builds to a crescendo of life…, …🎶💫🎶💫💜💫💙💫
Congratulations! It is no surprise that you, Dan and Teagan could work together so well.
Thank you so much GP. 💜💜
Great news Willow. Congrats!!! 🤣😎🙃
Thank you so much 😊😊
Congratulations to you and Dan! The book cover looks fabulous and the storyline is most intriguing. All the best, Willow!
I remember when Lyndon Johnson said those now famous words. The Vietnam Was is a huge stain on our history, 20 years worth of useless and unnecessary fighting in a war that we never should have been involved in. Too many deaths of beautiful young boys with so much promise. It’s still heartbreaking after all this time.
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Thank you so much Nancy the book does look good. …Yes the Vietnam war started when I was two years old and ended twenty two years later and as you say so many lives lost … And some still suffering to this day…. Plenty of presidents had this war on their including LBJ. Thank you for good wishes and great music 🎶🎶 💜
Always a pleasure, Sis!
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Congratulations. Good luck with the sales
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Thank you so much 💜💜
That’s awesome!!
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
Thank you so much Pen. …we are excited about the book!
The seascape is the One-Liner Wednesday badge. 💜
Hearty congratulations! I am in the middle of his Dreamers Alliance series and can barely put it down. I have no doubt whatever you two write will be excellent.
Thank you so so much Jacqui… The Dreamers Alliance is such a great series… Dan is such a great character writer. Thank you for your support 😁😁
WOW! So cool! Congratulations. 👏😁
Thank you so much 💚💚💜😉
Congratulations on your book.
Thank you so much 💜💜
You’re very welcome 🙂
Congratulations to both of you!
Thank you so much Di 💜💜💜
Thank you Di 🙂
You’re welcome!
Congrats!
Thank you so much Jan 💜💜
Congratulations to you and Dan! What an exciting time.
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Huge congrats! Now I’m wondering if it’s easier to write in partnership than it is to be a solo-writer, cos solo is hard enough to test anyone’s determination
Thank you . I have to say working with Dan was amazing! 💜
Wishing you both mega success!
Thank you so much 😊🙏