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Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking ponderer of the mysteries of the universe, writer of children's books (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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A VALENTINE’S DAY RUSE
One paper heart trimmed in frilly, white lace, One arrow, one promise of a sweet, warm embrace. Once it’s notched, drawn, and trained on a specific bullseye, Cupid first blows a kiss, and then lets it fly ~ Has my hunky cherub poked your … Continue reading
WHERE THE LONE LOO LOOMS
After the last bout of rainfall, Black Angus dot a green Sonoma county field at the edge of the San Pablo Wildlife Refuge. A short distance further, a most curious structure looms in the vast marshland on the east side … Continue reading
‘Tis A 2022 CHRISTMAS BLESSING
‘Tis often the time of year my inner grinch hangs about But this time ’tis different I’ve news of a new sprout T’was the night of his birth… No… not that blessed one. The he here is Theo, the first … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, AWESOME PEOPLE, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS, POEMS
Tagged 'twas poem, adventure, BIG BEAR AND LITTLE FISH by Sandra Nickel and Il Sung Na, children's picture books, Christmas 2022, dogs in Christmas pjs, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Donna Weidner, Nightmare Before Christmas pjs, ONE WORD FROM SOPHIA by Jim Averbeck and Yasmeen Ismail, TWO MANY BIRDS by Cindy Derby
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TIME FOR A SPIN
The moon is a waxing crescent tonight. It’s the kind of silver sliver that makes me want to lasso the tip, reel it in, swing my leg over it and… GIDDY-UP go for a ride. No rocket fuel necessary. … Continue reading
A 2012 HALLOWEEN TREAT REVISITED
‘Tis All Hallows’ Eve and in true scary fashion, the wind is a’ howlin’ with fury and passion. The moon’s begun waning, but still lights the way, for our loved ones who’ve passed to the ‘other side’ of the bay. … Continue reading
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A FEATHER(ED) FRIEND – Message from the Amazon
Was it sunlight twinkling in the steaming emerald canopy that whet your curiosity before the steady downpour that urged you to soar high above the fragrant jungle floor? Or Was it afterwards, when you took flight and came to alight … Continue reading
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO – A Triple Decker Celebration
Where does the time go? Not only has it been forty-one years since I and ‘Mr. Man’ (as my kids lovingly refer to their father) tied the knot, but an entire year, that’s three-hundred-sixty-five-and-a-quarter days, has flown by since the … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged anniversary, Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Beth Terrill at NorthSouth Books, Cabo San Lucas, Clay Austin Photography, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Donna Weidner, Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency, Los Cabos, Los Tamarindos, Stephen Fraser, wedding adventure
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SUNDAY PAWS – A Debut Water Experience
There’s a first time for everything…a baby’s first step, first smile, first word. A child’s first day of school, first best friend, first date. A first love, first heartbreak, first…you name it and there’s a first for it. Sometimes that … Continue reading
BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT – A Tail of Tenacity
There are times in life when we are faced with, at least what we perceive to be, an insurmountable obstacle preventing us from attaining a specific goal. We hit a brick wall and see no way forward. We moan. We … Continue reading
DOIN’ THE HAPPY DANCE – A Dream Come True
Beth Terrill at NorthSouth Books and Elena Rittinghausen at NordSüd Verlag have bought world rights to There Are No Dragons in This Book, a debut picture book by Donna Weidner (l.), illustrated by Carla Haslbauer, about a dragon explaining to readers that … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure in writing, agent Stephen Fraser, Beth Terrill at NorthSouth Books, Carla Haslbauer, Debut Picture Book, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Donna Weidner, Elena Rittinghausen at NordSüd Verlag, Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency, Publishers Weekly, There Are No Dragons In This Book
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