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West End – the opening chapter

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Noreen Lace

Hi, All. I was feeling West End today. I wanted to share a little portion, but couldn’t decide, so I give you all the opening selection for West End. Enjoy. BEFORE MY MOTHER drank herself to death, I knew her … Continue reading →

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What’s New With You?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Noreen Lace

I’ve been remiss in my posting – which is a social media no-no. Can I tell you a secret? I’m really just an introverted writer and I really want to do is: Write! I had a fantastic … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Joyful 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Noreen Lace

Happy New Year, Beautiful People! Reading comments on social media gives the impression many people are feeling quite negative about the New Year. There’s definitely positivity, people looking forward to the celebrations, but I was struck by so many people … Continue reading →

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Existential Crisis or not?

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Noreen Lace

After the farmer’s market, some mornings, I drive around, usually down Ventura Blvd. It’s been conducive to considering life, writing. I find that I usually stop somewhere for a coffee and write. Even though I’m widely published in literary journals … Continue reading →

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Delphinium – with care, blooms twice

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Noreen Lace

Sticking to their word, Delphinium blooms again. The lovely editors at REaDLips have promised to give some of the proceeds of Delphinium’s Summer Issue 2017 (and going into the future) to literacy programs. I’m beginning to appreciate Delphinium and those … Continue reading →

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Namas-Cray

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Noreen Lace

My friend Laura LaBrie from Lovely Lattitudes, first said this word to me. It describes life, don’t you think? My new book was all set to go, it just needed a title. I felt like this word, “Namas- Cray” accurately … Continue reading →

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Giving away Hope

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Noreen Lace

Happy June, Beautiful People. May your summer be as pleasant as you are. My Goodreads giveaway for Life of Clouds has just begun! Described by one reader as: Much like a series of prose poems, Ms. Lace renders … Continue reading →