by Mary Jo
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing sister Word Wench Anne Gracie about the April release of Marry in Scandal, the delightful second entry in her Marriage of Convenience series. Before I proceed to asking Anne about her book, let me mention that the first book in the series, Marry in Haste, has received these nominations from the Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA):
Favourite Historical Romance.
Favourite Continuing Romance Series.
Strongest Heroine from a romance published in 2017.
Favourite Couple from a romance published in 2017.
(Not to mention that Anne was nominated for the Favourite Australian Romance Author 2016)
So Marry in Scandal has large shoes to fill — and it does! I think I enjoyed it even more than Marry in Haste. Kathe Robin at Romantic Times gave the book a 4 1/2 Top Pick and said:
"The latest addition to Gracie’s Marriage of Convenience series is a beautifully rendered, emotionally powerful tale full of the wonder and healing power of love. Readers will empathize with her well-drawn characters and delight in the growth of their relationship, cheering them on to their HEA….A story readers will cherish."
And this from the audiobook narrator Alison Larkin: "I just finished recording the audiobook today – it's wonderful – vintage Gracie – everyone will love it!:
Anne, would you explain the premise of the series? And if you remember how you developed this idea, I'd love to hear!
AG: Thanks so much, Mary Jo. The idea for the series came when I was thinking about a man who'd been at war for years, dealing with soldiers, and having to face life in society again as an earl, responsible for a gaggle of female relatives. He'd be a real fish out of water. A soldier trying to manage spirited teenage girls, young aristocratic heiresses? How could I resist?
I wondered who he'd turn to help deal with them — because of course he'd need a woman to handle young girls — and Emm popped into my head, a poor spinster teacher — who ended up just as difficult to handle as the girls. Emm was, of course, wholly on the girls' side, and was determined to see they'd get the HEA she thought she'd never have. Of course, she and Cal fall in love — eventually. And the series follows each of the Rutherford girls.
There's Rose, the eldest, an outspoken beauty, apparently indifferent to the machinations of the Marriage Mart, Georgiana (Lady George) independent and animal-mad, whose past experience has made her determined not to give up her fortune or her body to some (probably useless) husband. And then there's Lily, the youngest, a shy, romantic dreamer who longs to fall in love.
It's called the "marriage of convenience" series, but that's just the starting point and you can guess what happens.
MJP: I loved Lily, the heroine of Marry in Scandal, and she has a wonderful character arc as she grows through the book. I thought this description of her from your website is spot on:
Lady Lily is the youngest of the three Rutherford girls. She’s a little shy, a little plump, and not very confident — and you’ll soon understand why. But there are unrealized depths in Lily, and when she’s abruptly thrown into a dreadful situation, she finds unexpected strength in herself.
She has two big reasons for her shyness. Would you care to discuss them?
AG: Thanks, Mary Jo. I loved Lily, too. She has problems, but she faces them with courage, even if she doesn't realize it.
Firstly her plumpness is a source of embarrassment, even though it's not her fault. There are two kinds of Rutherford women — the tall, slender kind and the short, plump cuddly kind. Lily is the latter, much to the disgust of her outspoken aunt, the tall, thin, terrifying Aunt Augusta.
“I see you have failed to follow my advice about the diet that was so effective for Lord Byron, Lily. You’re as fat as ever.”
“Lily isn’t fat,” Rose flashed angrily. “She’s lovely and rounded and cuddly. But not fat!”
“And besides, she did try that dreadful diet,” George said. “For two whole weeks and it made her quite sick for no result. Potatoes drenched in vinegar? Ghastly.”
“A small sacrifice for the sake of beauty,” Aunt Agatha said with all the complacence of a woman who had never had to diet in her life.
AG: Lily's other problem is that she has a reading disability that worsens when anyone is watching her. These days we have a better understanding of such things as dyslexia, but in the 19th century, people simply assumed it was stupidity (very far from the truth). When Lily's father discovers his eleven-year-old daughter still can't read, he takes the news badly.
“What do I do with the girl now? No man will want a wife who can’t read.”
“Don’t worry, you can live with me when I’m married,” Rose whispered. Lily gave her a troubled look. She loved Rose, but . . .
“There are discreet institutions . . .” Miss Glass murmured.
Lily shivered. She didn’t know what a discreet institution was, but it sounded horrid.
So her problem caused her father to reject her and send Lily and Rose away, which cut deeply into Lily's sense of self-worth. And of course the "stupid" label follows her. But Lily 
is a girl who follows her heart . . .
MJP: The somewhat reluctant hero, Edward Galbraith, appeared in Marry in Haste as a military friend of that story's hero, and he has his share of baggage. But he's an honorable fellow (of course!) who will do the right thing when scandal strikes. Would you tell us more about him?
AG: It's not Galbraith obviously, but this will give you an idea of my image of him. It's from replaceface, where you can upload a face into a portrait of the time — in this case the face of actor Brad Pitt.
In Marry In Haste, Galbraith seemed like a lightweight, a bit directionless, but the more I got to know him, the clearer it became that this was something of a pose.
Galbraith was a war hero, though he despises the label himself. He's in line to inherit his grandfather's title, so he knows he must marry, but resists any suggestion of love. In a way, with Galbraith, I was exploring what can happen when you send a young, idealistic, honorable boy to war. Here, Lily is talking with his grandfather, old Lord Galbraith, about him.
“He fought very bravely in the war,” she offered hesitantly.
“Oh, yes, mentioned in dispatches a number of times—not that he’ll ever speak of it.” He glanced at her. “His commanding officer, General Aldenworth, once congratulated me on my grandson’s bravery, then added that it was his considered opinion that the reason for my boy’s acts of heroism was that he didn’t much care whether he lived or died. Cut deep, that did.” Lord Galbraith gave a heavy sigh. “I think the fellow might have been right.”
MJP: One thing I like about your books is that the degree of sensuality is always exactly right for the story and the characters. I'd say this is definitely one of your most sensual stories. Do you have anything to say about that?
AG: Thanks, Mary Jo. I don't try to put in sensual scenes for the sake of it — or "for the market" —they have to be right for the characters and the story. In Marry In Scandal it was crucial to the development of the romance. Lily is an innocent but is naturally sensual, and this is what initially gets past Galbraith's self-erected barriers. He is powerfully drawn to her, firstly by her courage, then by her unconscious sensuality and warm open-heartedness. Eventually (of course) for all his attempts to resist it, he falls deeply in love with her.
MJP: There's an action subplot that I won't explain for fear of spoilers, but I want to ask, how do you find writing action scenes?
AG: I love them. In many ways action scenes are easier and more fun to write than love scenes — for me, anyway — or scenes that reveal character. I've been reading some historical novels written by men recently, and they're all wham, bam, pow! Page turning action. And I'm envious. LOL.
MJP: I love the covers Berkley has been giving you for this series! Which of the two remaining young ladies will star in the next book? And do you have a title yet?
AG: They're beautiful covers, aren't they? I feel very lucky to have them. The next heroine in the series is Rose, and her story reveals a long-hidden surprise. And finally there's George, who for all her resistance, will make her own convenient marriage, and . . . you know how it will end. <g>
I do have titles in mind for both of them, but Berkley hasn't approved them yet, so we'll have to wait.
MJP: Anne is giving away a book to someone who leaves a comment, or a response to the 
question below.
AG: Thanks so much for taking the time to read Marry In Scandal and interviewing me, Mary Jo.
(MJP: Reading the book early was a GIFT!)
AG: Here's my question: Lily has a favorite aunt and a difficult aunt. Do you have a favorite aunt? Tell us about her. Or if you don't have an aunt, what about an aunt-by-adoption? I have several of those, too! The book will go to someone who comments between now and midnight Friday.
And happy reading!
My Aunt Judy was a favorite of mine but she sadly died of lung cancer was too young. I still miss her!
My Aunt Judy was a favorite of mine but she sadly died of lung cancer was too young. I still miss her!
My Aunt Judy was a favorite of mine but she sadly died of lung cancer was too young. I still miss her!
My Aunt Judy was a favorite of mine but she sadly died of lung cancer was too young. I still miss her!
My Aunt Judy was a favorite of mine but she sadly died of lung cancer was too young. I still miss her!
My favorite aunt was actually my godmother so sn aunt in name. She was a teacher, had a great sense of humor, and shared her love of reading with us. Always gave wonderful gifts for birthdays and Christmas and books at other times. I suppose my favorite of all her gifts to me was my 6th birthday. She gave me a red satin flapper outfit complete with a red satin dress with long fringe, glittered red high heels a headband, fringed purse and o long jeweled cigarette holder with 2 packs of red tipped candy cigarettes in a flip top box. Yes, I know but this was1958 and candy cigarettes in a long cigarette holder and a dress whose fringe spun out in a complete wide circle as I twirled. I was in ecstasy ( and my sister was in meltdown) My all time favorite gift. And she opened me to the worlds contained in books—Mary Poppins, Dr Doolittle, Swiss Family Robinson and so many more.
My favorite aunt was actually my godmother so sn aunt in name. She was a teacher, had a great sense of humor, and shared her love of reading with us. Always gave wonderful gifts for birthdays and Christmas and books at other times. I suppose my favorite of all her gifts to me was my 6th birthday. She gave me a red satin flapper outfit complete with a red satin dress with long fringe, glittered red high heels a headband, fringed purse and o long jeweled cigarette holder with 2 packs of red tipped candy cigarettes in a flip top box. Yes, I know but this was1958 and candy cigarettes in a long cigarette holder and a dress whose fringe spun out in a complete wide circle as I twirled. I was in ecstasy ( and my sister was in meltdown) My all time favorite gift. And she opened me to the worlds contained in books—Mary Poppins, Dr Doolittle, Swiss Family Robinson and so many more.
My favorite aunt was actually my godmother so sn aunt in name. She was a teacher, had a great sense of humor, and shared her love of reading with us. Always gave wonderful gifts for birthdays and Christmas and books at other times. I suppose my favorite of all her gifts to me was my 6th birthday. She gave me a red satin flapper outfit complete with a red satin dress with long fringe, glittered red high heels a headband, fringed purse and o long jeweled cigarette holder with 2 packs of red tipped candy cigarettes in a flip top box. Yes, I know but this was1958 and candy cigarettes in a long cigarette holder and a dress whose fringe spun out in a complete wide circle as I twirled. I was in ecstasy ( and my sister was in meltdown) My all time favorite gift. And she opened me to the worlds contained in books—Mary Poppins, Dr Doolittle, Swiss Family Robinson and so many more.
My favorite aunt was actually my godmother so sn aunt in name. She was a teacher, had a great sense of humor, and shared her love of reading with us. Always gave wonderful gifts for birthdays and Christmas and books at other times. I suppose my favorite of all her gifts to me was my 6th birthday. She gave me a red satin flapper outfit complete with a red satin dress with long fringe, glittered red high heels a headband, fringed purse and o long jeweled cigarette holder with 2 packs of red tipped candy cigarettes in a flip top box. Yes, I know but this was1958 and candy cigarettes in a long cigarette holder and a dress whose fringe spun out in a complete wide circle as I twirled. I was in ecstasy ( and my sister was in meltdown) My all time favorite gift. And she opened me to the worlds contained in books—Mary Poppins, Dr Doolittle, Swiss Family Robinson and so many more.
My favorite aunt was actually my godmother so sn aunt in name. She was a teacher, had a great sense of humor, and shared her love of reading with us. Always gave wonderful gifts for birthdays and Christmas and books at other times. I suppose my favorite of all her gifts to me was my 6th birthday. She gave me a red satin flapper outfit complete with a red satin dress with long fringe, glittered red high heels a headband, fringed purse and o long jeweled cigarette holder with 2 packs of red tipped candy cigarettes in a flip top box. Yes, I know but this was1958 and candy cigarettes in a long cigarette holder and a dress whose fringe spun out in a complete wide circle as I twirled. I was in ecstasy ( and my sister was in meltdown) My all time favorite gift. And she opened me to the worlds contained in books—Mary Poppins, Dr Doolittle, Swiss Family Robinson and so many more.
He looks more like Brad Pitt.
He looks more like Brad Pitt.
He looks more like Brad Pitt.
He looks more like Brad Pitt.
He looks more like Brad Pitt.
Oh, and I don’t have a favourite aunt. My mother’s sister hates us because their father died intestate and so my mother got half of the estate. Which totalled around 14k. My father’s family weren’t close and my father was the family disgrace so, no aunties I got to know.
Oh, and I don’t have a favourite aunt. My mother’s sister hates us because their father died intestate and so my mother got half of the estate. Which totalled around 14k. My father’s family weren’t close and my father was the family disgrace so, no aunties I got to know.
Oh, and I don’t have a favourite aunt. My mother’s sister hates us because their father died intestate and so my mother got half of the estate. Which totalled around 14k. My father’s family weren’t close and my father was the family disgrace so, no aunties I got to know.
Oh, and I don’t have a favourite aunt. My mother’s sister hates us because their father died intestate and so my mother got half of the estate. Which totalled around 14k. My father’s family weren’t close and my father was the family disgrace so, no aunties I got to know.
Oh, and I don’t have a favourite aunt. My mother’s sister hates us because their father died intestate and so my mother got half of the estate. Which totalled around 14k. My father’s family weren’t close and my father was the family disgrace so, no aunties I got to know.
My Mum’s sister, Marg is my favourite Aunt. She is so loving and kind and called me her ‘little ray of sunshine ‘. I was her flower girl when I was 4 and she still comments on it even though I’m now 60.
My Mum’s sister, Marg is my favourite Aunt. She is so loving and kind and called me her ‘little ray of sunshine ‘. I was her flower girl when I was 4 and she still comments on it even though I’m now 60.
My Mum’s sister, Marg is my favourite Aunt. She is so loving and kind and called me her ‘little ray of sunshine ‘. I was her flower girl when I was 4 and she still comments on it even though I’m now 60.
My Mum’s sister, Marg is my favourite Aunt. She is so loving and kind and called me her ‘little ray of sunshine ‘. I was her flower girl when I was 4 and she still comments on it even though I’m now 60.
My Mum’s sister, Marg is my favourite Aunt. She is so loving and kind and called me her ‘little ray of sunshine ‘. I was her flower girl when I was 4 and she still comments on it even though I’m now 60.
Whoops, my bad, Fiona. He probably is Brad Pitt. I saw it and immediately thought Ewen McDonald, and didn’t check.
Whoops, my bad, Fiona. He probably is Brad Pitt. I saw it and immediately thought Ewen McDonald, and didn’t check.
Whoops, my bad, Fiona. He probably is Brad Pitt. I saw it and immediately thought Ewen McDonald, and didn’t check.
Whoops, my bad, Fiona. He probably is Brad Pitt. I saw it and immediately thought Ewen McDonald, and didn’t check.
Whoops, my bad, Fiona. He probably is Brad Pitt. I saw it and immediately thought Ewen McDonald, and didn’t check.
Fiona, sounds like your lot come from the Bertie Wooster school of aunts — always making difficulties. Maybe you need to adopt some aunties then. Adopted aunts are the best. I have several who were always much better than real aunts.
Fiona, sounds like your lot come from the Bertie Wooster school of aunts — always making difficulties. Maybe you need to adopt some aunties then. Adopted aunts are the best. I have several who were always much better than real aunts.
Fiona, sounds like your lot come from the Bertie Wooster school of aunts — always making difficulties. Maybe you need to adopt some aunties then. Adopted aunts are the best. I have several who were always much better than real aunts.
Fiona, sounds like your lot come from the Bertie Wooster school of aunts — always making difficulties. Maybe you need to adopt some aunties then. Adopted aunts are the best. I have several who were always much better than real aunts.
Fiona, sounds like your lot come from the Bertie Wooster school of aunts — always making difficulties. Maybe you need to adopt some aunties then. Adopted aunts are the best. I have several who were always much better than real aunts.
So sad, Linda. But lovely that you still think of her and miss her.
So sad, Linda. But lovely that you still think of her and miss her.
So sad, Linda. But lovely that you still think of her and miss her.
So sad, Linda. But lovely that you still think of her and miss her.
So sad, Linda. But lovely that you still think of her and miss her.
I have an only aunt–and she’s my favourite. Happy release day, Anne.
I have an only aunt–and she’s my favourite. Happy release day, Anne.
I have an only aunt–and she’s my favourite. Happy release day, Anne.
I have an only aunt–and she’s my favourite. Happy release day, Anne.
I have an only aunt–and she’s my favourite. Happy release day, Anne.
Mary, i had one of those — a godmother who I called an aunt. Aunty Ede. She was very special to me, and taught me heaps.
I love the sound of your flapper outfit with your long candy cigarette and red satin dress with the fringe. Magical fun for a little girl.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. it really made me smile and remember my own Aunty Ede and a couple of other favorite aunts.
Mary, i had one of those — a godmother who I called an aunt. Aunty Ede. She was very special to me, and taught me heaps.
I love the sound of your flapper outfit with your long candy cigarette and red satin dress with the fringe. Magical fun for a little girl.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. it really made me smile and remember my own Aunty Ede and a couple of other favorite aunts.
Mary, i had one of those — a godmother who I called an aunt. Aunty Ede. She was very special to me, and taught me heaps.
I love the sound of your flapper outfit with your long candy cigarette and red satin dress with the fringe. Magical fun for a little girl.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. it really made me smile and remember my own Aunty Ede and a couple of other favorite aunts.
Mary, i had one of those — a godmother who I called an aunt. Aunty Ede. She was very special to me, and taught me heaps.
I love the sound of your flapper outfit with your long candy cigarette and red satin dress with the fringe. Magical fun for a little girl.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. it really made me smile and remember my own Aunty Ede and a couple of other favorite aunts.
Mary, i had one of those — a godmother who I called an aunt. Aunty Ede. She was very special to me, and taught me heaps.
I love the sound of your flapper outfit with your long candy cigarette and red satin dress with the fringe. Magical fun for a little girl.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. it really made me smile and remember my own Aunty Ede and a couple of other favorite aunts.
What a gorgeous thing to call you, Sharon — the sort of thing that a little girl remembers and feels so good about. And it’s lasted all this time, which is lovely. She sounds like a darling.
What a gorgeous thing to call you, Sharon — the sort of thing that a little girl remembers and feels so good about. And it’s lasted all this time, which is lovely. She sounds like a darling.
What a gorgeous thing to call you, Sharon — the sort of thing that a little girl remembers and feels so good about. And it’s lasted all this time, which is lovely. She sounds like a darling.
What a gorgeous thing to call you, Sharon — the sort of thing that a little girl remembers and feels so good about. And it’s lasted all this time, which is lovely. She sounds like a darling.
What a gorgeous thing to call you, Sharon — the sort of thing that a little girl remembers and feels so good about. And it’s lasted all this time, which is lovely. She sounds like a darling.
Thanks, Kelly, and you’re lucky to have an only aunt who is also a favorite aunt.
Thanks, Kelly, and you’re lucky to have an only aunt who is also a favorite aunt.
Thanks, Kelly, and you’re lucky to have an only aunt who is also a favorite aunt.
Thanks, Kelly, and you’re lucky to have an only aunt who is also a favorite aunt.
Thanks, Kelly, and you’re lucky to have an only aunt who is also a favorite aunt.
I’ve never really had then chance to bond with any of my aunts as they’re on the other side of the country but I know my mums sister would care she would do anything for family ❤️
I’ve never really had then chance to bond with any of my aunts as they’re on the other side of the country but I know my mums sister would care she would do anything for family ❤️
I’ve never really had then chance to bond with any of my aunts as they’re on the other side of the country but I know my mums sister would care she would do anything for family ❤️
I’ve never really had then chance to bond with any of my aunts as they’re on the other side of the country but I know my mums sister would care she would do anything for family ❤️
I’ve never really had then chance to bond with any of my aunts as they’re on the other side of the country but I know my mums sister would care she would do anything for family ❤️
I have several aunts as mum was youngest of 6 girls. They are very supportive but my focus now is being aunt to my niece and nephew. At 2 and 5 they are already creative and booklovers but I hope to show them and then help them to dream big and pursue them. Who knows I might write a book with my niece one day. Looking forward to reading Anne’s next book.
I have several aunts as mum was youngest of 6 girls. They are very supportive but my focus now is being aunt to my niece and nephew. At 2 and 5 they are already creative and booklovers but I hope to show them and then help them to dream big and pursue them. Who knows I might write a book with my niece one day. Looking forward to reading Anne’s next book.
I have several aunts as mum was youngest of 6 girls. They are very supportive but my focus now is being aunt to my niece and nephew. At 2 and 5 they are already creative and booklovers but I hope to show them and then help them to dream big and pursue them. Who knows I might write a book with my niece one day. Looking forward to reading Anne’s next book.
I have several aunts as mum was youngest of 6 girls. They are very supportive but my focus now is being aunt to my niece and nephew. At 2 and 5 they are already creative and booklovers but I hope to show them and then help them to dream big and pursue them. Who knows I might write a book with my niece one day. Looking forward to reading Anne’s next book.
I have several aunts as mum was youngest of 6 girls. They are very supportive but my focus now is being aunt to my niece and nephew. At 2 and 5 they are already creative and booklovers but I hope to show them and then help them to dream big and pursue them. Who knows I might write a book with my niece one day. Looking forward to reading Anne’s next book.
Sounds lovely, Rebecca. Being separated from family is hard, but it’s modern life, isn’t it? We’re all scattered.
Sounds lovely, Rebecca. Being separated from family is hard, but it’s modern life, isn’t it? We’re all scattered.
Sounds lovely, Rebecca. Being separated from family is hard, but it’s modern life, isn’t it? We’re all scattered.
Sounds lovely, Rebecca. Being separated from family is hard, but it’s modern life, isn’t it? We’re all scattered.
Sounds lovely, Rebecca. Being separated from family is hard, but it’s modern life, isn’t it? We’re all scattered.
Nieces and nephews are a blessing, Tracey — I’m an aunt, too and it’s fun. I love the idea of making a book for or with your niece. I’ve made several for littlies over the years. The easiest and also the ones they love best are made with photos of them doing stuff, and you write the story in.
Nieces and nephews are a blessing, Tracey — I’m an aunt, too and it’s fun. I love the idea of making a book for or with your niece. I’ve made several for littlies over the years. The easiest and also the ones they love best are made with photos of them doing stuff, and you write the story in.
Nieces and nephews are a blessing, Tracey — I’m an aunt, too and it’s fun. I love the idea of making a book for or with your niece. I’ve made several for littlies over the years. The easiest and also the ones they love best are made with photos of them doing stuff, and you write the story in.
Nieces and nephews are a blessing, Tracey — I’m an aunt, too and it’s fun. I love the idea of making a book for or with your niece. I’ve made several for littlies over the years. The easiest and also the ones they love best are made with photos of them doing stuff, and you write the story in.
Nieces and nephews are a blessing, Tracey — I’m an aunt, too and it’s fun. I love the idea of making a book for or with your niece. I’ve made several for littlies over the years. The easiest and also the ones they love best are made with photos of them doing stuff, and you write the story in.
My favorite aunt used to be part of an opera troupe, and would let me try on her costumes. It was great fun!
My favorite aunt used to be part of an opera troupe, and would let me try on her costumes. It was great fun!
My favorite aunt used to be part of an opera troupe, and would let me try on her costumes. It was great fun!
My favorite aunt used to be part of an opera troupe, and would let me try on her costumes. It was great fun!
My favorite aunt used to be part of an opera troupe, and would let me try on her costumes. It was great fun!
Great to see that audio versions are available. I really liked Alison Larkin narrating the Chance Sister books and see that she is also reading ‘Marry in Scandal’. Is it best to read the books in sequence or can I jump straight in with ‘Marry in Scandal’?
I noticed that ‘Marry in Haste’ and ‘Marry in Scandal’ are almost identical in length (audio wise). Is the precise length a writing target set by publishers now … just curious.
I did have a favorite aunt as a lad, growing up in the Cotswold countryside. She worked on a dairy farm and often gave me a cup of warm milk, straight from the cow … idyllic memories … it would probably break EU regulations nowadays!
Great to see that audio versions are available. I really liked Alison Larkin narrating the Chance Sister books and see that she is also reading ‘Marry in Scandal’. Is it best to read the books in sequence or can I jump straight in with ‘Marry in Scandal’?
I noticed that ‘Marry in Haste’ and ‘Marry in Scandal’ are almost identical in length (audio wise). Is the precise length a writing target set by publishers now … just curious.
I did have a favorite aunt as a lad, growing up in the Cotswold countryside. She worked on a dairy farm and often gave me a cup of warm milk, straight from the cow … idyllic memories … it would probably break EU regulations nowadays!
Great to see that audio versions are available. I really liked Alison Larkin narrating the Chance Sister books and see that she is also reading ‘Marry in Scandal’. Is it best to read the books in sequence or can I jump straight in with ‘Marry in Scandal’?
I noticed that ‘Marry in Haste’ and ‘Marry in Scandal’ are almost identical in length (audio wise). Is the precise length a writing target set by publishers now … just curious.
I did have a favorite aunt as a lad, growing up in the Cotswold countryside. She worked on a dairy farm and often gave me a cup of warm milk, straight from the cow … idyllic memories … it would probably break EU regulations nowadays!
Great to see that audio versions are available. I really liked Alison Larkin narrating the Chance Sister books and see that she is also reading ‘Marry in Scandal’. Is it best to read the books in sequence or can I jump straight in with ‘Marry in Scandal’?
I noticed that ‘Marry in Haste’ and ‘Marry in Scandal’ are almost identical in length (audio wise). Is the precise length a writing target set by publishers now … just curious.
I did have a favorite aunt as a lad, growing up in the Cotswold countryside. She worked on a dairy farm and often gave me a cup of warm milk, straight from the cow … idyllic memories … it would probably break EU regulations nowadays!
Great to see that audio versions are available. I really liked Alison Larkin narrating the Chance Sister books and see that she is also reading ‘Marry in Scandal’. Is it best to read the books in sequence or can I jump straight in with ‘Marry in Scandal’?
I noticed that ‘Marry in Haste’ and ‘Marry in Scandal’ are almost identical in length (audio wise). Is the precise length a writing target set by publishers now … just curious.
I did have a favorite aunt as a lad, growing up in the Cotswold countryside. She worked on a dairy farm and often gave me a cup of warm milk, straight from the cow … idyllic memories … it would probably break EU regulations nowadays!
Wow,Julie, what an exciting aunt to have!
Wow,Julie, what an exciting aunt to have!
Wow,Julie, what an exciting aunt to have!
Wow,Julie, what an exciting aunt to have!
Wow,Julie, what an exciting aunt to have!
My favorite aunt was actually a great aunt who was more like grandmother than an aunt. She mostly raised my father.
Although my actual grandmother existed – due to some family drama – he was much closer to my aunt Mary than he was to his own mother. Thus, we kids were too.
She was in her sixties when I was born and she died when I was in my early twenties. She was just a hard working farm woman, but she had a big influence on my life. I miss her still.
My favorite aunt was actually a great aunt who was more like grandmother than an aunt. She mostly raised my father.
Although my actual grandmother existed – due to some family drama – he was much closer to my aunt Mary than he was to his own mother. Thus, we kids were too.
She was in her sixties when I was born and she died when I was in my early twenties. She was just a hard working farm woman, but she had a big influence on my life. I miss her still.
My favorite aunt was actually a great aunt who was more like grandmother than an aunt. She mostly raised my father.
Although my actual grandmother existed – due to some family drama – he was much closer to my aunt Mary than he was to his own mother. Thus, we kids were too.
She was in her sixties when I was born and she died when I was in my early twenties. She was just a hard working farm woman, but she had a big influence on my life. I miss her still.
My favorite aunt was actually a great aunt who was more like grandmother than an aunt. She mostly raised my father.
Although my actual grandmother existed – due to some family drama – he was much closer to my aunt Mary than he was to his own mother. Thus, we kids were too.
She was in her sixties when I was born and she died when I was in my early twenties. She was just a hard working farm woman, but she had a big influence on my life. I miss her still.
My favorite aunt was actually a great aunt who was more like grandmother than an aunt. She mostly raised my father.
Although my actual grandmother existed – due to some family drama – he was much closer to my aunt Mary than he was to his own mother. Thus, we kids were too.
She was in her sixties when I was born and she died when I was in my early twenties. She was just a hard working farm woman, but she had a big influence on my life. I miss her still.
Quantum I’m pleased to say the audio versions will be available immediately in the UK instead of having a long delay (or an indefinite one.)
And though the books are linked, several reviewers have said Marry in Scandal worked for them as a stand-alone novel.
As for the audio length, I have no idea. I’m certainly not held to any strict length.
I also had relatives on farms and was fed milk straight from the cow. Delicious.
Quantum I’m pleased to say the audio versions will be available immediately in the UK instead of having a long delay (or an indefinite one.)
And though the books are linked, several reviewers have said Marry in Scandal worked for them as a stand-alone novel.
As for the audio length, I have no idea. I’m certainly not held to any strict length.
I also had relatives on farms and was fed milk straight from the cow. Delicious.
Quantum I’m pleased to say the audio versions will be available immediately in the UK instead of having a long delay (or an indefinite one.)
And though the books are linked, several reviewers have said Marry in Scandal worked for them as a stand-alone novel.
As for the audio length, I have no idea. I’m certainly not held to any strict length.
I also had relatives on farms and was fed milk straight from the cow. Delicious.
Quantum I’m pleased to say the audio versions will be available immediately in the UK instead of having a long delay (or an indefinite one.)
And though the books are linked, several reviewers have said Marry in Scandal worked for them as a stand-alone novel.
As for the audio length, I have no idea. I’m certainly not held to any strict length.
I also had relatives on farms and was fed milk straight from the cow. Delicious.
Quantum I’m pleased to say the audio versions will be available immediately in the UK instead of having a long delay (or an indefinite one.)
And though the books are linked, several reviewers have said Marry in Scandal worked for them as a stand-alone novel.
As for the audio length, I have no idea. I’m certainly not held to any strict length.
I also had relatives on farms and was fed milk straight from the cow. Delicious.
My Mom’s sister, my Aunt Vicky, was always smiling and a bit scattered but she was such fun to be around. As a kid, she was a favorite adult.
My Mom’s sister, my Aunt Vicky, was always smiling and a bit scattered but she was such fun to be around. As a kid, she was a favorite adult.
My Mom’s sister, my Aunt Vicky, was always smiling and a bit scattered but she was such fun to be around. As a kid, she was a favorite adult.
My Mom’s sister, my Aunt Vicky, was always smiling and a bit scattered but she was such fun to be around. As a kid, she was a favorite adult.
My Mom’s sister, my Aunt Vicky, was always smiling and a bit scattered but she was such fun to be around. As a kid, she was a favorite adult.
Quantum–while Marry in Scandal can certainly work as a standalone, I think it will be enhanced by reading Marry in Haste first because that is where the basic premises are laid out and you first meet the various characters. Not essential, but fun.
Quantum–while Marry in Scandal can certainly work as a standalone, I think it will be enhanced by reading Marry in Haste first because that is where the basic premises are laid out and you first meet the various characters. Not essential, but fun.
Quantum–while Marry in Scandal can certainly work as a standalone, I think it will be enhanced by reading Marry in Haste first because that is where the basic premises are laid out and you first meet the various characters. Not essential, but fun.
Quantum–while Marry in Scandal can certainly work as a standalone, I think it will be enhanced by reading Marry in Haste first because that is where the basic premises are laid out and you first meet the various characters. Not essential, but fun.
Quantum–while Marry in Scandal can certainly work as a standalone, I think it will be enhanced by reading Marry in Haste first because that is where the basic premises are laid out and you first meet the various characters. Not essential, but fun.
Hmm….I never thought about it but I never had much to do with my Aunts. They lived a long ways away and one was….weird and the other was down trodden (bad marriage). It really is hard to develop much of a relationship when you never see them.
I do have 10 nieces and nephews and have tried to be a good aunt to them. Luckily they have had a better aunt experience than I have had. There are 5 of us sisters and the family gets together frequently so they have a real relationship with us. It also helps that we mostly all live in the same state! Though occasionally a sister or niece/nephew wanders off to another state for awhile…
Looking forward to reading the latest Anne Gracie book. Love them, love them.
Hmm….I never thought about it but I never had much to do with my Aunts. They lived a long ways away and one was….weird and the other was down trodden (bad marriage). It really is hard to develop much of a relationship when you never see them.
I do have 10 nieces and nephews and have tried to be a good aunt to them. Luckily they have had a better aunt experience than I have had. There are 5 of us sisters and the family gets together frequently so they have a real relationship with us. It also helps that we mostly all live in the same state! Though occasionally a sister or niece/nephew wanders off to another state for awhile…
Looking forward to reading the latest Anne Gracie book. Love them, love them.
Hmm….I never thought about it but I never had much to do with my Aunts. They lived a long ways away and one was….weird and the other was down trodden (bad marriage). It really is hard to develop much of a relationship when you never see them.
I do have 10 nieces and nephews and have tried to be a good aunt to them. Luckily they have had a better aunt experience than I have had. There are 5 of us sisters and the family gets together frequently so they have a real relationship with us. It also helps that we mostly all live in the same state! Though occasionally a sister or niece/nephew wanders off to another state for awhile…
Looking forward to reading the latest Anne Gracie book. Love them, love them.
Hmm….I never thought about it but I never had much to do with my Aunts. They lived a long ways away and one was….weird and the other was down trodden (bad marriage). It really is hard to develop much of a relationship when you never see them.
I do have 10 nieces and nephews and have tried to be a good aunt to them. Luckily they have had a better aunt experience than I have had. There are 5 of us sisters and the family gets together frequently so they have a real relationship with us. It also helps that we mostly all live in the same state! Though occasionally a sister or niece/nephew wanders off to another state for awhile…
Looking forward to reading the latest Anne Gracie book. Love them, love them.
Hmm….I never thought about it but I never had much to do with my Aunts. They lived a long ways away and one was….weird and the other was down trodden (bad marriage). It really is hard to develop much of a relationship when you never see them.
I do have 10 nieces and nephews and have tried to be a good aunt to them. Luckily they have had a better aunt experience than I have had. There are 5 of us sisters and the family gets together frequently so they have a real relationship with us. It also helps that we mostly all live in the same state! Though occasionally a sister or niece/nephew wanders off to another state for awhile…
Looking forward to reading the latest Anne Gracie book. Love them, love them.
I have a bunch of aunts and I adore them all. But one aunt I’ve spent the most time with as we lived with them when we first came to Canada. Her oldest daughter and I even shared a crib together and she became my best friend. Kay always says I’m more like her mother than she is! It’s become a running gag as we get older. Auntie Pauline loves photography, is very crafty, even keeps Kleenex in the same pockets I do! Kay just says we got the wrong mothers or mixed up at birth! 😀 But as we were born in different countries, we can scratch that theory! 😀
I have a bunch of aunts and I adore them all. But one aunt I’ve spent the most time with as we lived with them when we first came to Canada. Her oldest daughter and I even shared a crib together and she became my best friend. Kay always says I’m more like her mother than she is! It’s become a running gag as we get older. Auntie Pauline loves photography, is very crafty, even keeps Kleenex in the same pockets I do! Kay just says we got the wrong mothers or mixed up at birth! 😀 But as we were born in different countries, we can scratch that theory! 😀
I have a bunch of aunts and I adore them all. But one aunt I’ve spent the most time with as we lived with them when we first came to Canada. Her oldest daughter and I even shared a crib together and she became my best friend. Kay always says I’m more like her mother than she is! It’s become a running gag as we get older. Auntie Pauline loves photography, is very crafty, even keeps Kleenex in the same pockets I do! Kay just says we got the wrong mothers or mixed up at birth! 😀 But as we were born in different countries, we can scratch that theory! 😀
I have a bunch of aunts and I adore them all. But one aunt I’ve spent the most time with as we lived with them when we first came to Canada. Her oldest daughter and I even shared a crib together and she became my best friend. Kay always says I’m more like her mother than she is! It’s become a running gag as we get older. Auntie Pauline loves photography, is very crafty, even keeps Kleenex in the same pockets I do! Kay just says we got the wrong mothers or mixed up at birth! 😀 But as we were born in different countries, we can scratch that theory! 😀
I have a bunch of aunts and I adore them all. But one aunt I’ve spent the most time with as we lived with them when we first came to Canada. Her oldest daughter and I even shared a crib together and she became my best friend. Kay always says I’m more like her mother than she is! It’s become a running gag as we get older. Auntie Pauline loves photography, is very crafty, even keeps Kleenex in the same pockets I do! Kay just says we got the wrong mothers or mixed up at birth! 😀 But as we were born in different countries, we can scratch that theory! 😀
My mother’s sister was my favorite aunt growing up; she gave us books for Christmas and other occasions. How can one go wrong with an aunt that gives books? Here’s to Evineni who died last year at 83 years old.
Thanks for an enjoyable interview!
My mother’s sister was my favorite aunt growing up; she gave us books for Christmas and other occasions. How can one go wrong with an aunt that gives books? Here’s to Evineni who died last year at 83 years old.
Thanks for an enjoyable interview!
My mother’s sister was my favorite aunt growing up; she gave us books for Christmas and other occasions. How can one go wrong with an aunt that gives books? Here’s to Evineni who died last year at 83 years old.
Thanks for an enjoyable interview!
My mother’s sister was my favorite aunt growing up; she gave us books for Christmas and other occasions. How can one go wrong with an aunt that gives books? Here’s to Evineni who died last year at 83 years old.
Thanks for an enjoyable interview!
My mother’s sister was my favorite aunt growing up; she gave us books for Christmas and other occasions. How can one go wrong with an aunt that gives books? Here’s to Evineni who died last year at 83 years old.
Thanks for an enjoyable interview!
I was blessed with an abundance of aunts. My father had six sisters and my mother two. Since both my parents came from tightly knit families, all of my aunts were important in my life, as were my great-aunts. My only uncle’s wife was also a dear woman whom I adored. Add to that some of my parents’ first cousins who were honorary aunts. I have two surviving aunts, and one of the things I love best about visits with them is that those times always involve home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading. One reading story that my sister and I still chuckle over concerns my youngest aunt and her first ereader. One of her daughters gave her a Kindle for her birthday a few years back and, knowing her mother’s reading tastes were eclectic, loaded the gift with a dozen randomly selected bestsellers. One was Fifty Shades of Gray. When her son-in-law asked if she had read that book, my aunt eighty-plus responded, “Well, I started it, but at a certain point, I decided it was not meant for innocent readers like me.” LOL
Please exclude me from the drawing. I read and loved Marry in Scandal and have written two reviews that will appear soon.
I was blessed with an abundance of aunts. My father had six sisters and my mother two. Since both my parents came from tightly knit families, all of my aunts were important in my life, as were my great-aunts. My only uncle’s wife was also a dear woman whom I adored. Add to that some of my parents’ first cousins who were honorary aunts. I have two surviving aunts, and one of the things I love best about visits with them is that those times always involve home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading. One reading story that my sister and I still chuckle over concerns my youngest aunt and her first ereader. One of her daughters gave her a Kindle for her birthday a few years back and, knowing her mother’s reading tastes were eclectic, loaded the gift with a dozen randomly selected bestsellers. One was Fifty Shades of Gray. When her son-in-law asked if she had read that book, my aunt eighty-plus responded, “Well, I started it, but at a certain point, I decided it was not meant for innocent readers like me.” LOL
Please exclude me from the drawing. I read and loved Marry in Scandal and have written two reviews that will appear soon.
I was blessed with an abundance of aunts. My father had six sisters and my mother two. Since both my parents came from tightly knit families, all of my aunts were important in my life, as were my great-aunts. My only uncle’s wife was also a dear woman whom I adored. Add to that some of my parents’ first cousins who were honorary aunts. I have two surviving aunts, and one of the things I love best about visits with them is that those times always involve home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading. One reading story that my sister and I still chuckle over concerns my youngest aunt and her first ereader. One of her daughters gave her a Kindle for her birthday a few years back and, knowing her mother’s reading tastes were eclectic, loaded the gift with a dozen randomly selected bestsellers. One was Fifty Shades of Gray. When her son-in-law asked if she had read that book, my aunt eighty-plus responded, “Well, I started it, but at a certain point, I decided it was not meant for innocent readers like me.” LOL
Please exclude me from the drawing. I read and loved Marry in Scandal and have written two reviews that will appear soon.
I was blessed with an abundance of aunts. My father had six sisters and my mother two. Since both my parents came from tightly knit families, all of my aunts were important in my life, as were my great-aunts. My only uncle’s wife was also a dear woman whom I adored. Add to that some of my parents’ first cousins who were honorary aunts. I have two surviving aunts, and one of the things I love best about visits with them is that those times always involve home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading. One reading story that my sister and I still chuckle over concerns my youngest aunt and her first ereader. One of her daughters gave her a Kindle for her birthday a few years back and, knowing her mother’s reading tastes were eclectic, loaded the gift with a dozen randomly selected bestsellers. One was Fifty Shades of Gray. When her son-in-law asked if she had read that book, my aunt eighty-plus responded, “Well, I started it, but at a certain point, I decided it was not meant for innocent readers like me.” LOL
Please exclude me from the drawing. I read and loved Marry in Scandal and have written two reviews that will appear soon.
I was blessed with an abundance of aunts. My father had six sisters and my mother two. Since both my parents came from tightly knit families, all of my aunts were important in my life, as were my great-aunts. My only uncle’s wife was also a dear woman whom I adored. Add to that some of my parents’ first cousins who were honorary aunts. I have two surviving aunts, and one of the things I love best about visits with them is that those times always involve home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading. One reading story that my sister and I still chuckle over concerns my youngest aunt and her first ereader. One of her daughters gave her a Kindle for her birthday a few years back and, knowing her mother’s reading tastes were eclectic, loaded the gift with a dozen randomly selected bestsellers. One was Fifty Shades of Gray. When her son-in-law asked if she had read that book, my aunt eighty-plus responded, “Well, I started it, but at a certain point, I decided it was not meant for innocent readers like me.” LOL
Please exclude me from the drawing. I read and loved Marry in Scandal and have written two reviews that will appear soon.
Lovely story, Mary. I was very fond of one of my grandfather’s sisters, and was thinking about her recently when I visited the small coastal village she lived in.
Lovely story, Mary. I was very fond of one of my grandfather’s sisters, and was thinking about her recently when I visited the small coastal village she lived in.
Lovely story, Mary. I was very fond of one of my grandfather’s sisters, and was thinking about her recently when I visited the small coastal village she lived in.
Lovely story, Mary. I was very fond of one of my grandfather’s sisters, and was thinking about her recently when I visited the small coastal village she lived in.
Lovely story, Mary. I was very fond of one of my grandfather’s sisters, and was thinking about her recently when I visited the small coastal village she lived in.
Thanks, Roseanna, I love that description — “smiling and a bit scattered.” She sounds delightful
Thanks, Roseanna, I love that description — “smiling and a bit scattered.” She sounds delightful
Thanks, Roseanna, I love that description — “smiling and a bit scattered.” She sounds delightful
Thanks, Roseanna, I love that description — “smiling and a bit scattered.” She sounds delightful
Thanks, Roseanna, I love that description — “smiling and a bit scattered.” She sounds delightful
Thank you so much for those kind words, Vicki. *g* I’m sure you’re a wonderful aunt. And I’m certain it helps that you all live in the same state. So many families are scattered far and wide — even around the globe— these days.
Thank you so much for those kind words, Vicki. *g* I’m sure you’re a wonderful aunt. And I’m certain it helps that you all live in the same state. So many families are scattered far and wide — even around the globe— these days.
Thank you so much for those kind words, Vicki. *g* I’m sure you’re a wonderful aunt. And I’m certain it helps that you all live in the same state. So many families are scattered far and wide — even around the globe— these days.
Thank you so much for those kind words, Vicki. *g* I’m sure you’re a wonderful aunt. And I’m certain it helps that you all live in the same state. So many families are scattered far and wide — even around the globe— these days.
Thank you so much for those kind words, Vicki. *g* I’m sure you’re a wonderful aunt. And I’m certain it helps that you all live in the same state. So many families are scattered far and wide — even around the globe— these days.
Karen, I love this, and how wonderful to have an aunt who is so close and with whom you have so much in common.
I’m really enjoying all these “auntly” stories.
Karen, I love this, and how wonderful to have an aunt who is so close and with whom you have so much in common.
I’m really enjoying all these “auntly” stories.
Karen, I love this, and how wonderful to have an aunt who is so close and with whom you have so much in common.
I’m really enjoying all these “auntly” stories.
Karen, I love this, and how wonderful to have an aunt who is so close and with whom you have so much in common.
I’m really enjoying all these “auntly” stories.
Karen, I love this, and how wonderful to have an aunt who is so close and with whom you have so much in common.
I’m really enjoying all these “auntly” stories.
Yes indeed Kareni, an aunt who gives books is a wonderful aunt indeed. Here’s to Evineni from the wenches.
Thanks for popping by so regularly and for joining in the conversations.
Yes indeed Kareni, an aunt who gives books is a wonderful aunt indeed. Here’s to Evineni from the wenches.
Thanks for popping by so regularly and for joining in the conversations.
Yes indeed Kareni, an aunt who gives books is a wonderful aunt indeed. Here’s to Evineni from the wenches.
Thanks for popping by so regularly and for joining in the conversations.
Yes indeed Kareni, an aunt who gives books is a wonderful aunt indeed. Here’s to Evineni from the wenches.
Thanks for popping by so regularly and for joining in the conversations.
Yes indeed Kareni, an aunt who gives books is a wonderful aunt indeed. Here’s to Evineni from the wenches.
Thanks for popping by so regularly and for joining in the conversations.
Janga, I love that story about your innocent aunt and 50 shades. And how wonderful is this image: “home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading.” Sounds like a perfect kind of gathering to me.
Thanks for all you do for books and writers and romance and wenches.
Janga, I love that story about your innocent aunt and 50 shades. And how wonderful is this image: “home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading.” Sounds like a perfect kind of gathering to me.
Thanks for all you do for books and writers and romance and wenches.
Janga, I love that story about your innocent aunt and 50 shades. And how wonderful is this image: “home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading.” Sounds like a perfect kind of gathering to me.
Thanks for all you do for books and writers and romance and wenches.
Janga, I love that story about your innocent aunt and 50 shades. And how wonderful is this image: “home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading.” Sounds like a perfect kind of gathering to me.
Thanks for all you do for books and writers and romance and wenches.
Janga, I love that story about your innocent aunt and 50 shades. And how wonderful is this image: “home-cooked meals, often consisting in large part of produce fresh from the garden, and discussions about what we are reading.” Sounds like a perfect kind of gathering to me.
Thanks for all you do for books and writers and romance and wenches.
My favorite aunt could cook! And her sweet tea – magnificent! They had a few acres and grew their own food. In the summer, we’d spend a week or two with them. We picked peas and shelled them, picked blackberries, and picked and husked corn. For a city girl, it was fun! Until I’d find a worm in the corn! My aunt would laugh a lot, with her whole body! She was wonderful! Thank you for letting me reminisce!
My favorite aunt could cook! And her sweet tea – magnificent! They had a few acres and grew their own food. In the summer, we’d spend a week or two with them. We picked peas and shelled them, picked blackberries, and picked and husked corn. For a city girl, it was fun! Until I’d find a worm in the corn! My aunt would laugh a lot, with her whole body! She was wonderful! Thank you for letting me reminisce!
My favorite aunt could cook! And her sweet tea – magnificent! They had a few acres and grew their own food. In the summer, we’d spend a week or two with them. We picked peas and shelled them, picked blackberries, and picked and husked corn. For a city girl, it was fun! Until I’d find a worm in the corn! My aunt would laugh a lot, with her whole body! She was wonderful! Thank you for letting me reminisce!
My favorite aunt could cook! And her sweet tea – magnificent! They had a few acres and grew their own food. In the summer, we’d spend a week or two with them. We picked peas and shelled them, picked blackberries, and picked and husked corn. For a city girl, it was fun! Until I’d find a worm in the corn! My aunt would laugh a lot, with her whole body! She was wonderful! Thank you for letting me reminisce!
My favorite aunt could cook! And her sweet tea – magnificent! They had a few acres and grew their own food. In the summer, we’d spend a week or two with them. We picked peas and shelled them, picked blackberries, and picked and husked corn. For a city girl, it was fun! Until I’d find a worm in the corn! My aunt would laugh a lot, with her whole body! She was wonderful! Thank you for letting me reminisce!
Elaine, thank you for sharing these lovely evocative memories. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about various aunts.
Elaine, thank you for sharing these lovely evocative memories. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about various aunts.
Elaine, thank you for sharing these lovely evocative memories. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about various aunts.
Elaine, thank you for sharing these lovely evocative memories. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about various aunts.
Elaine, thank you for sharing these lovely evocative memories. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about various aunts.
I loved going shopping with my favorite aunt. She could find good bargains!
I loved going shopping with my favorite aunt. She could find good bargains!
I loved going shopping with my favorite aunt. She could find good bargains!
I loved going shopping with my favorite aunt. She could find good bargains!
I loved going shopping with my favorite aunt. She could find good bargains!
When I was a kid, my mum had a best friend who was a kind of aunt-by-adoption. She gave us a big box of romance books one time and that’s how I started my romance reader journey so I’ll always remember her fondly for that alone!
When I was a kid, my mum had a best friend who was a kind of aunt-by-adoption. She gave us a big box of romance books one time and that’s how I started my romance reader journey so I’ll always remember her fondly for that alone!
When I was a kid, my mum had a best friend who was a kind of aunt-by-adoption. She gave us a big box of romance books one time and that’s how I started my romance reader journey so I’ll always remember her fondly for that alone!
When I was a kid, my mum had a best friend who was a kind of aunt-by-adoption. She gave us a big box of romance books one time and that’s how I started my romance reader journey so I’ll always remember her fondly for that alone!
When I was a kid, my mum had a best friend who was a kind of aunt-by-adoption. She gave us a big box of romance books one time and that’s how I started my romance reader journey so I’ll always remember her fondly for that alone!
My Mom was an only child, so no aunts on that side. My dad had only 1 sister, but she lives across the country. As someone mentioned above it’s hard to have a relationship with family that lives far away. There’s Skype and email or letters, but there’s no big push to communicate if you didn’t have a strong relationship before the distance interfered. I am an aunt to my sister’s daughter and brother’s daughters. It’s a nice relationship because they can come to you for “auntly” advice without the subtext of discipline. Somehow the same advice given by parents sounds less awful when auntie says it.
My Mom was an only child, so no aunts on that side. My dad had only 1 sister, but she lives across the country. As someone mentioned above it’s hard to have a relationship with family that lives far away. There’s Skype and email or letters, but there’s no big push to communicate if you didn’t have a strong relationship before the distance interfered. I am an aunt to my sister’s daughter and brother’s daughters. It’s a nice relationship because they can come to you for “auntly” advice without the subtext of discipline. Somehow the same advice given by parents sounds less awful when auntie says it.
My Mom was an only child, so no aunts on that side. My dad had only 1 sister, but she lives across the country. As someone mentioned above it’s hard to have a relationship with family that lives far away. There’s Skype and email or letters, but there’s no big push to communicate if you didn’t have a strong relationship before the distance interfered. I am an aunt to my sister’s daughter and brother’s daughters. It’s a nice relationship because they can come to you for “auntly” advice without the subtext of discipline. Somehow the same advice given by parents sounds less awful when auntie says it.
My Mom was an only child, so no aunts on that side. My dad had only 1 sister, but she lives across the country. As someone mentioned above it’s hard to have a relationship with family that lives far away. There’s Skype and email or letters, but there’s no big push to communicate if you didn’t have a strong relationship before the distance interfered. I am an aunt to my sister’s daughter and brother’s daughters. It’s a nice relationship because they can come to you for “auntly” advice without the subtext of discipline. Somehow the same advice given by parents sounds less awful when auntie says it.
My Mom was an only child, so no aunts on that side. My dad had only 1 sister, but she lives across the country. As someone mentioned above it’s hard to have a relationship with family that lives far away. There’s Skype and email or letters, but there’s no big push to communicate if you didn’t have a strong relationship before the distance interfered. I am an aunt to my sister’s daughter and brother’s daughters. It’s a nice relationship because they can come to you for “auntly” advice without the subtext of discipline. Somehow the same advice given by parents sounds less awful when auntie says it.
The very best of luck with the book.
My favorite Aunt is also my God-mother and is a lovely person. Every year for my birthday she would send me a ten shilling note which I would be waiting for anxiously so I could buy books. We didn’t have much money growing up. She lived in England then and we had come back to Ireland.
When my children were small she was equally good to them. A truly lovely lady.
The very best of luck with the book.
My favorite Aunt is also my God-mother and is a lovely person. Every year for my birthday she would send me a ten shilling note which I would be waiting for anxiously so I could buy books. We didn’t have much money growing up. She lived in England then and we had come back to Ireland.
When my children were small she was equally good to them. A truly lovely lady.
The very best of luck with the book.
My favorite Aunt is also my God-mother and is a lovely person. Every year for my birthday she would send me a ten shilling note which I would be waiting for anxiously so I could buy books. We didn’t have much money growing up. She lived in England then and we had come back to Ireland.
When my children were small she was equally good to them. A truly lovely lady.
The very best of luck with the book.
My favorite Aunt is also my God-mother and is a lovely person. Every year for my birthday she would send me a ten shilling note which I would be waiting for anxiously so I could buy books. We didn’t have much money growing up. She lived in England then and we had come back to Ireland.
When my children were small she was equally good to them. A truly lovely lady.
The very best of luck with the book.
My favorite Aunt is also my God-mother and is a lovely person. Every year for my birthday she would send me a ten shilling note which I would be waiting for anxiously so I could buy books. We didn’t have much money growing up. She lived in England then and we had come back to Ireland.
When my children were small she was equally good to them. A truly lovely lady.
I look forward to reading this book.
I had several aunts who were part of my life. Each of them with wonderful qualities. I think the one who was most special to me was my Aunt Betty. She took care of me for several weeks when my life had fallen apart. She allowed me to do nothing when I needed to do nothing. We took walks together. She made sure I ate because not eating is not a good thing. Most of all, she made me laugh.
She had been a ferry pilot in WWII. She flew planes from one place in Florida to another. She was a remarkable woman who gave a great deal to the world in general,her children in particular and me.
I look forward to reading this book.
I had several aunts who were part of my life. Each of them with wonderful qualities. I think the one who was most special to me was my Aunt Betty. She took care of me for several weeks when my life had fallen apart. She allowed me to do nothing when I needed to do nothing. We took walks together. She made sure I ate because not eating is not a good thing. Most of all, she made me laugh.
She had been a ferry pilot in WWII. She flew planes from one place in Florida to another. She was a remarkable woman who gave a great deal to the world in general,her children in particular and me.
I look forward to reading this book.
I had several aunts who were part of my life. Each of them with wonderful qualities. I think the one who was most special to me was my Aunt Betty. She took care of me for several weeks when my life had fallen apart. She allowed me to do nothing when I needed to do nothing. We took walks together. She made sure I ate because not eating is not a good thing. Most of all, she made me laugh.
She had been a ferry pilot in WWII. She flew planes from one place in Florida to another. She was a remarkable woman who gave a great deal to the world in general,her children in particular and me.
I look forward to reading this book.
I had several aunts who were part of my life. Each of them with wonderful qualities. I think the one who was most special to me was my Aunt Betty. She took care of me for several weeks when my life had fallen apart. She allowed me to do nothing when I needed to do nothing. We took walks together. She made sure I ate because not eating is not a good thing. Most of all, she made me laugh.
She had been a ferry pilot in WWII. She flew planes from one place in Florida to another. She was a remarkable woman who gave a great deal to the world in general,her children in particular and me.
I look forward to reading this book.
I had several aunts who were part of my life. Each of them with wonderful qualities. I think the one who was most special to me was my Aunt Betty. She took care of me for several weeks when my life had fallen apart. She allowed me to do nothing when I needed to do nothing. We took walks together. She made sure I ate because not eating is not a good thing. Most of all, she made me laugh.
She had been a ferry pilot in WWII. She flew planes from one place in Florida to another. She was a remarkable woman who gave a great deal to the world in general,her children in particular and me.
Thanks, Monica — great to have an aunt who shops. I don’t think I ever shopped with any of mine — except to carry the groceries. LOL
Thanks, Monica — great to have an aunt who shops. I don’t think I ever shopped with any of mine — except to carry the groceries. LOL
Thanks, Monica — great to have an aunt who shops. I don’t think I ever shopped with any of mine — except to carry the groceries. LOL
Thanks, Monica — great to have an aunt who shops. I don’t think I ever shopped with any of mine — except to carry the groceries. LOL
Thanks, Monica — great to have an aunt who shops. I don’t think I ever shopped with any of mine — except to carry the groceries. LOL
Kaetrin, that’s a fabulous thing for an aunt-by-adoption to give. Lovely to have that ongoing romance connection.
Kaetrin, that’s a fabulous thing for an aunt-by-adoption to give. Lovely to have that ongoing romance connection.
Kaetrin, that’s a fabulous thing for an aunt-by-adoption to give. Lovely to have that ongoing romance connection.
Kaetrin, that’s a fabulous thing for an aunt-by-adoption to give. Lovely to have that ongoing romance connection.
Kaetrin, that’s a fabulous thing for an aunt-by-adoption to give. Lovely to have that ongoing romance connection.
Kathy, I think that’s so true –the relationship between an aunt and nieces or nephews is a wonderful one, and being not in the position of parent can help the communication.
Kathy, I think that’s so true –the relationship between an aunt and nieces or nephews is a wonderful one, and being not in the position of parent can help the communication.
Kathy, I think that’s so true –the relationship between an aunt and nieces or nephews is a wonderful one, and being not in the position of parent can help the communication.
Kathy, I think that’s so true –the relationship between an aunt and nieces or nephews is a wonderful one, and being not in the position of parent can help the communication.
Kathy, I think that’s so true –the relationship between an aunt and nieces or nephews is a wonderful one, and being not in the position of parent can help the communication.
Thanks so much, Teresa. Your godmother sounds lovely, and that annual present I’m sure was much treasured and anticipated. My godmother was no relation, but she was called aunt and was much beloved too.
Thanks so much, Teresa. Your godmother sounds lovely, and that annual present I’m sure was much treasured and anticipated. My godmother was no relation, but she was called aunt and was much beloved too.
Thanks so much, Teresa. Your godmother sounds lovely, and that annual present I’m sure was much treasured and anticipated. My godmother was no relation, but she was called aunt and was much beloved too.
Thanks so much, Teresa. Your godmother sounds lovely, and that annual present I’m sure was much treasured and anticipated. My godmother was no relation, but she was called aunt and was much beloved too.
Thanks so much, Teresa. Your godmother sounds lovely, and that annual present I’m sure was much treasured and anticipated. My godmother was no relation, but she was called aunt and was much beloved too.
Thank you Annette. Aunt Betty sounds wonderful. It’s very special to have someone who can just let you be when you need it, and to quietly be there, taking care of you when you need it. And laughter is such a gift.
And her flying career sounds fascinating. So many wonderful unsung women in WW2. Vale Aunt Betty.
Thank you Annette. Aunt Betty sounds wonderful. It’s very special to have someone who can just let you be when you need it, and to quietly be there, taking care of you when you need it. And laughter is such a gift.
And her flying career sounds fascinating. So many wonderful unsung women in WW2. Vale Aunt Betty.
Thank you Annette. Aunt Betty sounds wonderful. It’s very special to have someone who can just let you be when you need it, and to quietly be there, taking care of you when you need it. And laughter is such a gift.
And her flying career sounds fascinating. So many wonderful unsung women in WW2. Vale Aunt Betty.
Thank you Annette. Aunt Betty sounds wonderful. It’s very special to have someone who can just let you be when you need it, and to quietly be there, taking care of you when you need it. And laughter is such a gift.
And her flying career sounds fascinating. So many wonderful unsung women in WW2. Vale Aunt Betty.
Thank you Annette. Aunt Betty sounds wonderful. It’s very special to have someone who can just let you be when you need it, and to quietly be there, taking care of you when you need it. And laughter is such a gift.
And her flying career sounds fascinating. So many wonderful unsung women in WW2. Vale Aunt Betty.
I have one living aunt, who is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and she is still going strong! I love the way she has always been 100% supportive of her children, nieces and nephews and grandkids. To her, we can do no wrong!
P.S. don’t enter me in the contest because I got my copy of Marry in Scandal today. Can’t wait to read it.
I have one living aunt, who is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and she is still going strong! I love the way she has always been 100% supportive of her children, nieces and nephews and grandkids. To her, we can do no wrong!
P.S. don’t enter me in the contest because I got my copy of Marry in Scandal today. Can’t wait to read it.
I have one living aunt, who is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and she is still going strong! I love the way she has always been 100% supportive of her children, nieces and nephews and grandkids. To her, we can do no wrong!
P.S. don’t enter me in the contest because I got my copy of Marry in Scandal today. Can’t wait to read it.
I have one living aunt, who is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and she is still going strong! I love the way she has always been 100% supportive of her children, nieces and nephews and grandkids. To her, we can do no wrong!
P.S. don’t enter me in the contest because I got my copy of Marry in Scandal today. Can’t wait to read it.
I have one living aunt, who is a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and she is still going strong! I love the way she has always been 100% supportive of her children, nieces and nephews and grandkids. To her, we can do no wrong!
P.S. don’t enter me in the contest because I got my copy of Marry in Scandal today. Can’t wait to read it.
WONDERFUL interview, Anne and Mary Jo! I’m laughing about your comment on how men write action. I think you do it exceedingly well—don’t be jealous.
I can’t wait for Rose’s story, but I have to confess, (being a tomboy) I’m REALLY excited about George’s story. Please write faster!
WONDERFUL interview, Anne and Mary Jo! I’m laughing about your comment on how men write action. I think you do it exceedingly well—don’t be jealous.
I can’t wait for Rose’s story, but I have to confess, (being a tomboy) I’m REALLY excited about George’s story. Please write faster!
WONDERFUL interview, Anne and Mary Jo! I’m laughing about your comment on how men write action. I think you do it exceedingly well—don’t be jealous.
I can’t wait for Rose’s story, but I have to confess, (being a tomboy) I’m REALLY excited about George’s story. Please write faster!
WONDERFUL interview, Anne and Mary Jo! I’m laughing about your comment on how men write action. I think you do it exceedingly well—don’t be jealous.
I can’t wait for Rose’s story, but I have to confess, (being a tomboy) I’m REALLY excited about George’s story. Please write faster!
WONDERFUL interview, Anne and Mary Jo! I’m laughing about your comment on how men write action. I think you do it exceedingly well—don’t be jealous.
I can’t wait for Rose’s story, but I have to confess, (being a tomboy) I’m REALLY excited about George’s story. Please write faster!
Fascinating! Can’t wait to read this book. I don’t have just one but (at least) two favorite aunts. First there was my father’s sister, Leota, who could do any type of craft at all. She taught me to knit. And then there is my mother’s sister Mary, who is interested in all my genealogical discoveries. And I shouldn’t neglect to mention my Aunt Margaret, my father’s other sister, who is still going strong at 98!
Fascinating! Can’t wait to read this book. I don’t have just one but (at least) two favorite aunts. First there was my father’s sister, Leota, who could do any type of craft at all. She taught me to knit. And then there is my mother’s sister Mary, who is interested in all my genealogical discoveries. And I shouldn’t neglect to mention my Aunt Margaret, my father’s other sister, who is still going strong at 98!
Fascinating! Can’t wait to read this book. I don’t have just one but (at least) two favorite aunts. First there was my father’s sister, Leota, who could do any type of craft at all. She taught me to knit. And then there is my mother’s sister Mary, who is interested in all my genealogical discoveries. And I shouldn’t neglect to mention my Aunt Margaret, my father’s other sister, who is still going strong at 98!
Fascinating! Can’t wait to read this book. I don’t have just one but (at least) two favorite aunts. First there was my father’s sister, Leota, who could do any type of craft at all. She taught me to knit. And then there is my mother’s sister Mary, who is interested in all my genealogical discoveries. And I shouldn’t neglect to mention my Aunt Margaret, my father’s other sister, who is still going strong at 98!
Fascinating! Can’t wait to read this book. I don’t have just one but (at least) two favorite aunts. First there was my father’s sister, Leota, who could do any type of craft at all. She taught me to knit. And then there is my mother’s sister Mary, who is interested in all my genealogical discoveries. And I shouldn’t neglect to mention my Aunt Margaret, my father’s other sister, who is still going strong at 98!
Wow, Karin, what a woman! A survivor of hell who turned her life into a blessing for so many others.
Wow, Karin, what a woman! A survivor of hell who turned her life into a blessing for so many others.
Wow, Karin, what a woman! A survivor of hell who turned her life into a blessing for so many others.
Wow, Karin, what a woman! A survivor of hell who turned her life into a blessing for so many others.
Wow, Karin, what a woman! A survivor of hell who turned her life into a blessing for so many others.
I had 5 aunts – my father’s sisters and sisters-in-law – but didn’t spend any time with any of them – or any of my 27 cousins – until after my father’s death 4 years ago. There was a 30 year rift in my family, caused by my grandfather’s unequal treatment of his children in his will and the machinations of an alcoholic uncle. The family has reunited since my father’s death, as my generation decided that the old fights shouldn’t continue, so I’ve got to know my surviving aunts (2) and uncle and
am close to some of my cousins.
I had 5 aunts – my father’s sisters and sisters-in-law – but didn’t spend any time with any of them – or any of my 27 cousins – until after my father’s death 4 years ago. There was a 30 year rift in my family, caused by my grandfather’s unequal treatment of his children in his will and the machinations of an alcoholic uncle. The family has reunited since my father’s death, as my generation decided that the old fights shouldn’t continue, so I’ve got to know my surviving aunts (2) and uncle and
am close to some of my cousins.
I had 5 aunts – my father’s sisters and sisters-in-law – but didn’t spend any time with any of them – or any of my 27 cousins – until after my father’s death 4 years ago. There was a 30 year rift in my family, caused by my grandfather’s unequal treatment of his children in his will and the machinations of an alcoholic uncle. The family has reunited since my father’s death, as my generation decided that the old fights shouldn’t continue, so I’ve got to know my surviving aunts (2) and uncle and
am close to some of my cousins.
I had 5 aunts – my father’s sisters and sisters-in-law – but didn’t spend any time with any of them – or any of my 27 cousins – until after my father’s death 4 years ago. There was a 30 year rift in my family, caused by my grandfather’s unequal treatment of his children in his will and the machinations of an alcoholic uncle. The family has reunited since my father’s death, as my generation decided that the old fights shouldn’t continue, so I’ve got to know my surviving aunts (2) and uncle and
am close to some of my cousins.
I had 5 aunts – my father’s sisters and sisters-in-law – but didn’t spend any time with any of them – or any of my 27 cousins – until after my father’s death 4 years ago. There was a 30 year rift in my family, caused by my grandfather’s unequal treatment of his children in his will and the machinations of an alcoholic uncle. The family has reunited since my father’s death, as my generation decided that the old fights shouldn’t continue, so I’ve got to know my surviving aunts (2) and uncle and
am close to some of my cousins.
Karin, what an amazing aunt, and what a wonderful role model for you all — strength, determination, surviving hell and still full of love.
And thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it.
Karin, what an amazing aunt, and what a wonderful role model for you all — strength, determination, surviving hell and still full of love.
And thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it.
Karin, what an amazing aunt, and what a wonderful role model for you all — strength, determination, surviving hell and still full of love.
And thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it.
Karin, what an amazing aunt, and what a wonderful role model for you all — strength, determination, surviving hell and still full of love.
And thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it.
Karin, what an amazing aunt, and what a wonderful role model for you all — strength, determination, surviving hell and still full of love.
And thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it.
Le puff, le pant — I’m trying. But the stories percolate at their own pace. And truly, Andrea, action is so much easier to write. *g*
Le puff, le pant — I’m trying. But the stories percolate at their own pace. And truly, Andrea, action is so much easier to write. *g*
Le puff, le pant — I’m trying. But the stories percolate at their own pace. And truly, Andrea, action is so much easier to write. *g*
Le puff, le pant — I’m trying. But the stories percolate at their own pace. And truly, Andrea, action is so much easier to write. *g*
Le puff, le pant — I’m trying. But the stories percolate at their own pace. And truly, Andrea, action is so much easier to write. *g*
Jane what a fabulous trio of aunts. My godmother/aunt put me on the handicraft track when I was a kid. Her hands were always busy, and she made wonderful things that she sold to raise money for charity.
Jane what a fabulous trio of aunts. My godmother/aunt put me on the handicraft track when I was a kid. Her hands were always busy, and she made wonderful things that she sold to raise money for charity.
Jane what a fabulous trio of aunts. My godmother/aunt put me on the handicraft track when I was a kid. Her hands were always busy, and she made wonderful things that she sold to raise money for charity.
Jane what a fabulous trio of aunts. My godmother/aunt put me on the handicraft track when I was a kid. Her hands were always busy, and she made wonderful things that she sold to raise money for charity.
Jane what a fabulous trio of aunts. My godmother/aunt put me on the handicraft track when I was a kid. Her hands were always busy, and she made wonderful things that she sold to raise money for charity.
Anne, I’m so glad your family is reuniting. Wills and inheritances can be so divisive and cause such bitterness. I’m so glad the next generation is healing the rift. Well done.
Anne, I’m so glad your family is reuniting. Wills and inheritances can be so divisive and cause such bitterness. I’m so glad the next generation is healing the rift. Well done.
Anne, I’m so glad your family is reuniting. Wills and inheritances can be so divisive and cause such bitterness. I’m so glad the next generation is healing the rift. Well done.
Anne, I’m so glad your family is reuniting. Wills and inheritances can be so divisive and cause such bitterness. I’m so glad the next generation is healing the rift. Well done.
Anne, I’m so glad your family is reuniting. Wills and inheritances can be so divisive and cause such bitterness. I’m so glad the next generation is healing the rift. Well done.
My mother’s next oldest sister was the mentor to me AND to my daughters in all things of home importance: Cooking, stitchery, how to efficiently clean, and so on.
She taught us, she gave me recipes, and she showcased our strengths. One day, years after she died, my older daughter said — I wish we could have dumplings like Aunt Olive made. I laughed and told her that all those dumplings had been made by me. Aunt Olive thought I had a lighter hand with dumplings. So I showed mu daughter how to make dumplings.
She died in 1963 when my youngest was 7, but she remains a part of family conversation to this day.
My mother’s next oldest sister was the mentor to me AND to my daughters in all things of home importance: Cooking, stitchery, how to efficiently clean, and so on.
She taught us, she gave me recipes, and she showcased our strengths. One day, years after she died, my older daughter said — I wish we could have dumplings like Aunt Olive made. I laughed and told her that all those dumplings had been made by me. Aunt Olive thought I had a lighter hand with dumplings. So I showed mu daughter how to make dumplings.
She died in 1963 when my youngest was 7, but she remains a part of family conversation to this day.
My mother’s next oldest sister was the mentor to me AND to my daughters in all things of home importance: Cooking, stitchery, how to efficiently clean, and so on.
She taught us, she gave me recipes, and she showcased our strengths. One day, years after she died, my older daughter said — I wish we could have dumplings like Aunt Olive made. I laughed and told her that all those dumplings had been made by me. Aunt Olive thought I had a lighter hand with dumplings. So I showed mu daughter how to make dumplings.
She died in 1963 when my youngest was 7, but she remains a part of family conversation to this day.
My mother’s next oldest sister was the mentor to me AND to my daughters in all things of home importance: Cooking, stitchery, how to efficiently clean, and so on.
She taught us, she gave me recipes, and she showcased our strengths. One day, years after she died, my older daughter said — I wish we could have dumplings like Aunt Olive made. I laughed and told her that all those dumplings had been made by me. Aunt Olive thought I had a lighter hand with dumplings. So I showed mu daughter how to make dumplings.
She died in 1963 when my youngest was 7, but she remains a part of family conversation to this day.
My mother’s next oldest sister was the mentor to me AND to my daughters in all things of home importance: Cooking, stitchery, how to efficiently clean, and so on.
She taught us, she gave me recipes, and she showcased our strengths. One day, years after she died, my older daughter said — I wish we could have dumplings like Aunt Olive made. I laughed and told her that all those dumplings had been made by me. Aunt Olive thought I had a lighter hand with dumplings. So I showed mu daughter how to make dumplings.
She died in 1963 when my youngest was 7, but she remains a part of family conversation to this day.
What a lovely story, Sue! So you had a favorite aunt, and her personality and gifts are running through the generations. Those dumplings sound good!
What a lovely story, Sue! So you had a favorite aunt, and her personality and gifts are running through the generations. Those dumplings sound good!
What a lovely story, Sue! So you had a favorite aunt, and her personality and gifts are running through the generations. Those dumplings sound good!
What a lovely story, Sue! So you had a favorite aunt, and her personality and gifts are running through the generations. Those dumplings sound good!
What a lovely story, Sue! So you had a favorite aunt, and her personality and gifts are running through the generations. Those dumplings sound good!
My Aunt Margaret had always been a strong woman. I have always considered her my role model.
My Aunt Margaret had always been a strong woman. I have always considered her my role model.
My Aunt Margaret had always been a strong woman. I have always considered her my role model.
My Aunt Margaret had always been a strong woman. I have always considered her my role model.
My Aunt Margaret had always been a strong woman. I have always considered her my role model.