Any Thoughts on a Title?

It's been a bit since we last visited! I'm much more tan this week after spending several days in Grand Cayman with some very good friends. It's amazing how the sea air clears your thoughts!

Since getting back I have been at the keyboard punching out the last chapter of The Button Box. Hoping to complete it shortly. That said, writing never seems to be really done. You must write, then rewrite, then edit, then rewrite, then add words, then edit, then reorder, then edit, then proofread, before throwing it all to the wind!

This particular story is both a beginning and an end to Run, River Currents. The story is about a box of buttons and the stories attached to each button in the box. The button box was mentioned in passing a couple of times in Run, River Currents. The box and its stories were a great source of peace and joy for Emily, the main character. The story is told from the perspective of Emily's grandfather John, a strong Christian man. It is tender and full of hope, unlike the darkness that permeated Emily's life.

With all of that said, I'd like some input as to what the possible name of the novella might be? Send in your thoughts by May 10 and I'll share them with you all for a vote!















 

Appearing Buttons!

It seems I am on to something. Just a day or two after requesting buttons from my readers, buttons and their related stories are appearing!  I am both touched and moved by the stories and hope in time, I will be able to share them with you!

With that said, I think it's time to share a little bit about the history of buttons.

They may have been in use as early as 3000 years ago during the Bronze Age and were often used more for decoration than for closures, being there were no button holes. Clothes were being held together with leather strips or belts and the buttons were worn like women's brooches.

Some say it was around 1200 B.C.  that a slit was invented, and with that the button became fashionable everywhere. Seems it was easier and less painful to use buttons once they figured out how to sew them on!

I am sure it was women who discovered the fact that buttons would not only hold the clothes they wore together, but that they could make a fashion statement as well! Today, spare buttons are attached to almost everything we buy.

Buttons have been made out of stone, bone, plastice, gold, silver and other precious stones, ivory, wood and even teeth! I have buttons that glitter and glow, as well as the normal dull black and white buttons. Whatever they are made of, I am certainly glad they are around. Otherwise, how would I have such a great story to tell?

Do you have a story you'd like to share about your favorite button? Come on, send me a memory!

 

Just a Few More Details!

Tomorrow WILL be the big day for the release of Run, River Currents! Please note the "Click here to Buy Now" tab. You can click on the cover and it will take you right to Amazon. The book is available for Kindle, and Nook as well!
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