I have exciting news, readers! The second edition of my book, Becoming Hazel, Inherited Treasures Book 1, is not only available from the publisher, Archway Publishing (archwaypublishing.com), from Amazon, and wherever you get you books online… It has also made its debut on the shelves of two stores in New Jersey, along with the rest... Continue Reading →
Reintroducing Becoming Hazel
Hello, readers! I’m thrilled to begin telling you about the second edition of Becoming Hazel, which has recently been published by Archway Publishing. It is the first book in the Inherited Treasures series, and although the first edition was originally published last year, we thought the series deserved a new look and some fresh edits.... Continue Reading →
What a Girl Should NOT Do
(1924 Edition) Admonitions from one hundred years ago… It seems every generation worries that their children are in harm’s way, and we need to protect them. I found it fascinating that even one hundred years ago, our great grandparents felt the same way. The poster I’ve shown here includes some of the things people worried... Continue Reading →
Casting Call!
Announcing the Winners of"So, you want to be in picture . . .in my next book?" A while ago, I posted a couple of offers for readers to submit their names and a brief description of themselves for an opportunity to become characters in Book 4 of my Inherited Treasures series, Gangsters & Reels, which... Continue Reading →
Pulling Together
Hazel and Charlie never had many worldly possessions. They always lived in a tiny house, even when they had four children living with them. Both Hazel and Charlie worked hard and never complained about what they were doing, no matter how long the hours nor how difficult the task. In fact, they enjoyed the careers... Continue Reading →
Getting Around
Charlie and Hazel were ordinary people, so they had mixed feelings when they found themselves suddenly in possession of a fancy Model T. It was flashy, with bright yellow wheels, and they were used to walking to church or to the store in their little suburb outside of Austin, Texas. They were also perfectly happy... Continue Reading →
Last Call
A few weeks ago, I announced a contest for readers to become a character in my fourth novel, Gangsters & Reels, which will be published in the summer of 2025. It takes place in 1930 during prohibition and is set in speakeasies and movie studios. It comes on the heels of the companion novel, Hoofers... Continue Reading →
So, you want to be in pictures…in my next book?
Have you ever dreamed of being a character in a movie or in a book? Well, I’m giving some of my readers the opportunity to live out both of those dreams! Movies aren’t only about the stars – and books aren’t only about the main characters. In fact, one of the most difficult things for... Continue Reading →
Those Big Blue Eyes
Both of my parents have blue eyes, and so it follows that my brother and I have inherited the trait. My maternal grandfather, Malcolm (yes, the same Malcolm who appears in the books), and my maternal grandmother, Eileen (you guessed it, same Eileen), also had beautiful blue eyes. Going back further, so did my great-grandfather... Continue Reading →
Kindness, Through Charlie’s Eyes
I recently returned from an amazing vacation in Italy, accompanied by my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and two of our grandchildren. We all understand that we are privileged to be able to do such things, and we are reminded of being more generous with what we are given. As I returned to my writing and again... Continue Reading →
Dorrie-Lenore Parsons 