Straight Chatting from the Library: Cynthia Flowers

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What is the favorite book you remember as a child?
I remember 2 from grade school: Kon-Tiki and Are You There God It’s Me Margaret

What is your favorite book today?
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Tell us about your current book in 10 words.
This story delves into the unpredictable paths life unveils when you trust your instincts, relinquish control, and wholeheartedly embrace the journey, allowing it to unfold in ways you never imagined.

What are you reading right now?
After Annie by Anna Quindlen

What books do you have on hold at the library?
Unfortunately, none since I have a stack of books a friend bought for my birthday to get through.

Do you have any bad book habits?
Putting a book aside that I’m in the middle of and starting another. Sometimes I can have 3 books in play.

E-Reader or print? and why?
Print. I like holding a book and turning the pages. Also gives me a reason to go to the local book stores and do some treasure hunting for titles and authors I hadn’t considered.

One book at a time or multiples?
A little of both. In the winter I tend to have multiple titles that I am reading

Dog-ear or bookmark? (don't worry—Librarian Judith won't hold it against you—much)
Book mark especially since my cousin designs graphics for several small items and always sending me her newest one in the form of a bookmark.

Favorite book you've read this year?
Exit West by Moshin Hamid

When do you do most of your reading?
Early mornings

Favorite place to read?
In bed. But if a lazy afternoon, then in a quiet spot in the backyard or on the couch in my living room.

READ THE BLURB

When Jacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach, she's unaware that her vacation plans on a small island off the New England coast has already taken her life in a new direction. Running into an unassuming local beach comber stirs new thoughts, desires, and a self-determination she never knew she possessed. Jacqueline will need to trust her instincts and make the most of what fate has in store if she wants the future that, until now, she has only dared to dream of.

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Wow, the description in the book was right,” Jacqueline shouted as she turned back toward Stephen who was a good distance behind her. Bailey tried to push past her to the bluff’s edge, but Jacqueline successfully blocked Bailey with her walking stick. It was quite windy on the bluff, and there was no mistaking the thunderous crash of the surf below, which prevented Stephen from hearing her. She figured he would catch up soon enough and find out for himself.

Jacqueline knelt next to Bailey to see the view from her vantage point. She hugged Bailey and whispered, “So what do you think? I’m sure you’d love to head down this bluff and jump into that surf, wouldn’t you?” Bailey responded with a quick lick to her face. Jacqueline stood up and turned to see what was taking Stephen so long. She shouldn’t have wondered because it was no surprise that Stephen had stopped midway down the trail to answer a call.

During their return trip on the trail, they happened upon a series of small cottages. One of them was having exterior repairs done. The sudden screech of a buzz saw gave them a startle. Bailey was off leash and ran over to investigate. Stephen called after her.

The buzz saw suddenly stopped. Then someone from behind the cottage exclaimed, “Hey, I know you.”

The person behind the voice rushed out from behind the cottage and came into view. It was Michael. He looked at Jacqueline. Their eyes locked. She was happy to see him, and he seemed equally pleased to see her. Bailey jumped up on Michael like she had when they first met earlier in the week at the beach.

“Hey, there.” Michael motioned to Jacqueline. His smile was unavoidable.

Jacqueline slowly walked toward him. She didn’t want to seem too eager in front of Stephen.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Cynthia Flowers, a recently retired advertising professional, now grant writer, resides with her husband and four-year old Labrador named Eddie, at their “sanctuary” in Upstate New York, Although previously published, this is Cynthia's first book of fiction. Early on in grade school, Cynthia looked forward to creative writing class and enjoyed reading her stories aloud to her eager classmates. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-September-Cynthia-Flowers-ebook/dp/B0DWT79L6N/ref=sr_1_1

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