"That is great that you thought of having a book launch party, Lois," a newly published author friend of mine told me recently. "I wish I would have thought of it. And now it's too late." I sort of always knew that if I ever got my book published, I would have to do something …
Imagine having 65 friends for lunch–
imagine the laughter, conversation, and, in some cases, tears. Now imagine that all your guests are nurses like you are. And that you all have similar experiences in common. Do you feel a bond coming on? A rope irresistibly looping you together? One that you're hesitant to ever sever again? That's what it was like …
The “Tip” of Fall at Millennium Park
After a very fun week of book-related activities, I took a breather and marveled at the brilliance of changing colors across Millennium Park. When I was teaching, I'd memorize the green-red-yellow colors of fall, thinking I may not notice seasonal changes again until Christmas break. Now, in retirement, I can bask in the color changes …
Ordering Caring Lessons
Make check payable to: Trinity Christian College (On the memo line, write "Book/Roelofs Freshman Nursing Scholarship”) In the amount of $16.50 ($13.99 per book, plus $2.51 S/H) Mail to: Lois Roelofs, PO Box 81574, Chicago, IL 60681 When I receive your check, I will mail your book(s). As you can see, all proceeds from the …
Three weeks ago today…
Caring Lessons arrived in Chicago. Our kitchen bar has been transformed into a mail room; Marv is now my post office runner. And, with my trip to Grand Rapids, MI, last weekend, I've met lots of heartwarming old friends from high school (South Christian) and nurses' training (Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing). Plus new …
Nurse Turned Author – The First Week
Chaos. In one word, since Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor's Journey of Faith and Self came about a week ago, life has been chaos. Fun chaos, but chaos. I've been plodding down the list of promotion strategies I listed here a few weeks back. The plod is the work, the responses the reward. So many …
Countdown – ZERO Weeks Until Publication!
Order Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor's Journey of Faith and Self NOW! It is here; scroll down to see a pictorial review. Make check payable to: Trinity Christian College (On the memo line, write "Book/Roelofs Freshman Nursing Scholarship”) In the amount of $16.50 ($13.99 per book, plus $2.51 S/H) Mail to: Lois Roelofs, PO Box …
A Lakefront Walk in Chicago
Where's Waldo, I mean the ferris wheel, at Navy Pier? Shimmering Lake Michigan! Here's the ferris wheel-up close. Rock barriers Prairie grasses
Countdown – 1 Week Until Publication
If shipping goes as projected, Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor's Journey of Faith and Self should arrive here within a week. This morning, on a (famous) writer's website, I read about her mad scramble the week of her book's arrival. I can identify. I've sent emails to lots of friends and family for pre-orders, and …
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