Month: June 2023

Yesterday was the party to celebrate my husband’s forthcoming retirement. I have always known how important his job was to him, how dedicated he is to the country he loves and the safety of those who serve. Listening to the base captain talk about Dave’s many achievements, hearing the people presently working for him, those he’s worked for and the many he’s worked with, stand up to speak about how he not only helped their career but how he also effected their lives, was very special. A career spanning 45 years with so many successes and so many people who’ll miss his knowledge, his guidance and his passion is a legacy to be proud of. I am glad to say, his thanking me for my unfailing support almost made me cry. I am so proud of having shared this journey with my husband.

Yesterday, at the party to celebrate my husband’s forthcoming retirement, I met a number of people. I was happy to hear from those who having heard of my books, had purchased them. It was exciting to hear they were enjoying them. Since most of the people I met are engineers, most are reading or have read the Sister World books. I did inform them that the next book will be coming out soon. What was most rewarding was hearing from those who have always had a desire to write. Being told my writing, my attitude of never giving up on a dream, was inspiring. Having a positive effect on another’s life is more rewarding than the number of books sold. Of course I still want to sell more books.

I’m very proud to say my story “Ghosts” is being published in the ARIA 2023 Anthology “In a Dark Time.”

It’s not in the horror genre (despite the name) and is written in a style I’ve seldom used.

I also received news that my poem “Paper Airplane” is being published in Rhode Island Bards Review, 2023.

It’s quite an honor to have my writing published alongside so many wonderful authors.

You can purchase the books when they’re published via Amazon. The Anthology, can be purchased directly through me at one of the fairs I’m attending. Of course you can always contact me via my website.

I just got my first review. I’m thanking my beta reader for their time, their critique and the following review.

” Back To Terah is a gripping conclusion to a story of perseverance, of strength, and of growing up with hope despite all odds. [Zannelli] continues to provide us with a narrative as packed with whole-hearted humanity as it is with science. ”