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Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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KALAALLIT NUNAAT – Through The Eyes Of A Potato
How long does it take for a potato to freeze? I wondered as the rotors whirred to life. It was April in the Arctic. We were on the last leg of our journey to spending eight days in a remote … Continue reading
‘TIS THE NIGHT OF WINTER SOLSTICE
‘Tis three nights before Christmas, the day after Hanukkah, eight from St. Lucia, and five ’til Kwanzaa. ‘Tis two months since Diwali, India’s festival of light, as Sun settles into our world’s longest night. A breeze hugs the mountain, nudging … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE MEMORY
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Same place, different holiday, but you get the idea. ca. 1972 Once upon a Thanksgiving Day, the only room large enough to host the Lambo family was in my grand-parents basement that had been fitted with a second kitchen just…
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Tagged D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Italian Style
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PICK YOUR POISON – A Halloween Compilation
My broom has stalled I’m in a tizzy Halloween’s here
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Tagged adventure, D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Halloween
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Celebrating Perseverance in the Writing Community
Today I am happy to be part of Writers Persevere! It’s an event that authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are running for the next few days to celebrate their release of their newest book, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A … Continue reading
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Tagged #writerspersevere!, Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi, D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, inspiration, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological Trauma, Writers Helping Writers, WRITING RESOURCES
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GETTING STONED – A Monolithic Tale
Ahhh, Callanish. The moment we stepped into the circle, it felt like I’d crossed a threshold into another world. Immediately, I was drawn to this particular stone. Mostly since it was not much taller than I, but partly because she … Continue reading
WINDOW TO (AN)OTHER WORLD
A Daily Post Photo Challenge – inspired by a recent accidental photo taken from a Chicago hotel room window… Dusk nosedives, hits street below Twilight flaunts a brave new world Should I stay or should I go?
A ROSE PETAL, A BOY SOLDIER, and LEMON CAKE…
What’s the connection? The book launch of LOST BOYS, a middle grade historical fiction novel by début author (and friend) Darcey Rosenblatt. LOST BOYS is a captivating coming-of-age story of friendship, hardship, and hope. Twelve-year-old Reza is an Iranian boy … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017 debut novel, adventure, Book Passage Author Events, boy soldiers, D.G.Lambo, Darcey Rosenblatt, Darcey Rosenblatt debut author, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Henry Holt & Co, Iran/Iraq war, Lost Boys, middle grade historical fiction
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JELLIES vs. WELLIES – An Elemental Conundrum
There’s a jelly near my welly Is it a he or she? Not the welly, but the jelly, Either way, I’ll flee! But wait…
HIGHLAND HIGH-JINX
With the weather taking a turn, I ditched the broom and opted for United Airlines. Once we reached our cruising altitude, the skies turned friendly, reflecting the lovely crew members’ cordiality, making my journey to Scotland if not completely comfortable … Continue reading
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