North to Alaska for a Best Summer Ever

Ann H GabhartAnn's Posts, One Writer's Journal 3 Comments

The summer stories you all sent me when you entered my newsletter contest were the best. Thank you so much. I enjoyed strolling down memory lane with those of you who told about years past and I smiled thinking about the fun some of you were having this very summer. I have plenty of summer memories too. Some from when …

Oh, the Memories of Summers Past

Ann H GabhartAnn's Posts, One Writer's Journal 12 Comments

I love the stories you readers share with me whenever I send out a newsletter and have a giveaway. As I say in the newsletter, stories aren’t necessary to enter the drawing for the prizes (this time B&N gift cards and one of my books) but they are fun. It’s a treat for me to read your stories and I …

The Best Summers Ever

Ann H GabhartAnn's Posts, One Writer's Journal 5 Comments

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” (Jenny Han) When I sent out a newsletter with a June giveaway, I invited those who entered to share something about summer with me. It wasn’t a requirement to enter, since any e-mail or comment here on my blog gets you entered, but stories can be fun. As it …

In the Good Ol’ Summertime

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“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James Do you remember how you looked forward to summer vacation when you were a kid in school? I do even though summer did hold plenty of chores and work days for this farm girl. But there was also time to …

Summertime and the Memories are Good

Ann H GabhartOne Writer's Journal 4 Comments

What did you love best about summer when you were a kid? This year when The Innocent released I had a fun giveaway contest and invited readers to share some summer stories with me. I’m always blessed when I get to read these firsthand experiences from you all. Toni was like me in that she enjoyed playing with her cousins. …