I went to a teacher job fair Saturday and I'd have to say I wasn't really pleased...okay, prehaps that is because hardly anybody was looking for an English teacer. Chase and I talked about the educaton market. How often do we hear that there is a shortage for teachers? Quite a bit! But there were so many teachers there! The fair was from 9-1 and that was last names starting with a-n! There were about 200 cars at 9:00! And this is a come and go event, so I'd like to see the numbers of how many attended.
So where is this shortage? Granted, I know the economic times are not up to par, but...?
Today I would like to introduce you to a series that I have really enjoyed, The Maeve Chronicles.It is a tale about Mary Magdalene, but she is not what you would think!Elizabeth Cunningham, the author, has spent years researching Mary Magdalene and the Celtic culture, that’s right, the Celtic culture!!!
The first book in the series is called, The Passion of Mary Magdalene or this was the first edition, but this is rare (and I own!!)The second book is Magdalene Rising or Daughter of the Shining Isles this was the first edition, but this is rare (and I own!!)and the newest is Bright Dark Madonna.Below is an email from the author.I encourage you to check out the series!!!
Below is an email from the author.I encourage you to check out the series!!!
HAPPY APRIL MAEVE'S DAY, dear friends of Maeve. Help me celebrate!
TELL: In Biblical times there was a saying: word spreads on the birds' wings. A foreseeing of TWITTER, perhaps. If you are on Twitter, MySpace or FaceBook, or if you are old-fashioned like me and just have an address book, please let people know about Bright Dark Madonna. No need to have read the other books to enjoy this one. Maeve's story is like Celtic knotwork that way. You can begin anywhere.
ASK: People often tell me, I looked for your book, but I couldn't find it on the shelf. In these times, inventory is down in all bookstores, especially independents. So if you don't find it, do ask. Booksellers are happy to order books. Ask at your local library, too.
SEE & HEAR: The tour starts Friday, April 3rd at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, Merritt Books in Millbrook 10:30 Saturday. Local folks: I'll be on WAMC Thurs, April 2 at 9:35. My interview with WVKR will soon be archived here: http://uucckingston.org/speaking.php . Events on the West Coast and Sedona and Santa Fe April 14-26. Check out the whole schedule: http://passionofmarymagdalen.com/pages/BDM%20tour%20sched%202009.html I will be belting out some blues and bluegrass as well as reading and telling stories.
THANK YOU, all of you who have written me and kept in touch over the years. A reader is a writer's best friend. You are the ones who bring the stories to life with your imaginations. I write for you. I love hearing from people, but please do forgive me if I can't write back this time. The next few weeks will be pretty packed. Know that I appreciate hearing from you. Thank you again.
As always, if you are on this list in error or wish to be removed, just let me know.
