“Why is this so hard for me? Why am I having so much trouble? Why do I feel so helpless, so hopeless? What the hell is wrong with me?” After tangling with murders and mobsters, not to mention medical school and three years of residency, Sara thought she could handle anything. And then the police…
Welcome Guest Author Bob Valleau. I am so please share about you and your book. Bob Valleau has over 25 years of writing experience for the Christian market. His writing career began, in the 1980s, when he worked for a Christian publishing company for their book department. Since then, he has worked as a full-time…
Welcome Author Nikki Walker. I asked her what her hobbies are and here is what Nikki had to say: I am a stay at home wife and mother that enjoys writing, reading and crocheting when I have time! I also asked Nikki to share with us the inspiration behind her books. Here is her intriguing…
I would like to introduce to you, Cynthia P. Willow. I asked her where her inspiration to write came from. Her answer blossomed a smile on my tired-looking face and shot a hefty dose of admiration coursing through my body. If a busy mom of three can find time to create a world of make-believe,…
My guest author today is from Canada. Welcome Marilynn Dawson. She has written a series of studies about Everyday Life as the Bride of Christ. What inspired you to write the books and poetry?? The series, “Becoming the Bride of Christ: A Personal Journey” was inspired by the fact that as I shared what God…
Harmony dominated the Sinixt or Arrow Lakes People of northeast Washington State until 1930. Talk of a great dam being erected at Grand Coulee, Washington struck fear and tension reservation wide. Traditional fishing could be lost forever. Would be lost forever. Backwater would force towns, graveyards and other historical sites to relocate. Backwater would soon…
Storytelling was not only for entertainment, but was a way to teach the youth of the Sinixt or Arrow Lakes People of northeast Washington. This was a way of trudging through the long winter months. This is the traditional story as it was told by Spupaleena to Elizabeth in my first young adult book: Change…
Roots and berries were a life force for the Sinixt or Arrow Lakes People of Northeast Washington State. The People were semi-nomadic and would travel to the area within their territory where the roots are berries grew abundantly. The spring months would burst forth fresh nourishment and bring one’s palate back to life. A long…
My last blog post introduced you to basket making of the Arrow Lakes or Sinixt people. I want to take you from the coiled baskets made of cedar root and the folded cedar bark baskets to tule baskets and mats. Tule is the tall, hollow stem of the cattail which was not only a prized…
Basket making was not only a piece of art for the Sinixt or Arrow Lakes People of Northeast Washington State, but more importantly a way of life. One of Survival. In my Young Adult book, Change of Heart, I wanted numerous facets of the traditional Arrow Lakes way of life. Basketry was a pledge. I…
Last week I shared with you about the First Root Ceremony. Today I want to share with you about the First Salmon Ceremony of the Sinixt or Arrow Lakes People of Northeast Washington State. Salmon was the main staple of the Lakes people. At the end of May or beginning of June, spring or Chinook…
Welcome back! I want to share with you about the First Root Ceremony of the Sinixt or Lakes People of Northeast Washington State. When I was editing for my up-and-coming book Heart of Passion, my editor wanted more cultural pieces woven in the tapestry of my story like the colorful hues the Native women entwine…
I must confess I am a non-native living on an Indian Reservation; to be exact, the Colville Confederated Reservation in Northeast Washington State. We have been here for two and one-half decades. I followed my husband to the home of his father’s family after we completed collage at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA. My…
Twenty-three years ago I gave birth to a two-and-a-half pound son. Upon hearing the final due date, which happened to be my birthday, I bubbled with glee. However, my son decided he wanted his own birthday ten weeks prior to mine. He was due to make his grand entry in April, but changed his mind…
Spupaleena nodded walking briskly to her stallion. The fringe on her dress swung back and forth as if being shook by a badger. She said a quick prayer for everyone as she went. She looked up to see Hahoolawho standing in her path. God help me, she prayed. Spupaleena will do nearly anything to make…
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