by Joie Lesin | Aug 17, 2007 | Reader News
Since it’s not too late yet I’m thinking I can get some writing time in before bed. The house is quiet and my characters are demanding my attention the way they tend to do. Thanks to Bonnie and Coffee Time. I’ve truly, truly enjoyed my time blogging...
by Joie Lesin | Aug 17, 2007 | Reader News
As promised, here’s a look how the friendship between Elizabeth and Paolo began… SET UP:  Accompanied by her younger sister Anna, Elizabeth is on the streetcar on the way to her home in East Boston when she sees Paolo. She remembers he is the man who...
by Joie Lesin | Aug 16, 2007 | Reader News
I’ve had those times in my life where I think of someone I haven’t spoken with in a long time and the person calls out of the blue. I don’t know how many times I start a conversation with, “I was just thinking about you.” I don’t...
by Joie Lesin | Aug 16, 2007 | Reader News
Ah. It’s a beautiful day here in Minnesota. Kind of like the day I imagined way back on Monday. There’s a nice breeze. All the windows in the house are open and there’s no AC humming in the background. I love it when I can hear the outside sounds....
by Joie Lesin | Aug 16, 2007 | Reader News
The characters drive my stories. I used to fool myself and think I was in control. That the plot came first. Ha! Remember yesterday when I said The Passenger all began with Paolo? Who was I to think I ran the story? It’s true. I envisioned Paolo – when I...
