Author’s Note: 12-1-17 For those of you who love this piece, I just released a book which expands (by 4 times the narrative and photos) the subject matter of this article. THE PONEMAH YEARS: Walking in the Footsteps of My … Continue reading
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Norwich, CT was a good place to grow up! For me, going home for this book appearance gifted numerous nostalgic moments. It also connected me with fascinating new acquaintances who, in some cases, also helped me circle back to my … Continue reading
A few days ago, I received an unexpected honor. Genealogist and Author Valerie Hughes nominated my blog here at 3Houses for the One Lovely Blog Award. Thank you so much, Valerie! I am honored that you included me on your … Continue reading
What a fine day we enjoyed at the 2014 Garlic Festival in Mystic, CT. At Booth 38, we offered UNTIL the ROBIN WALKS on SNOW (fiction based on an event from my family history), beautiful children’s books by Author Frances … Continue reading
The Otis Library Friends invited me to represent them and their new fundraising cookbook, A Literary Feast, in a TV spot recently. The taping occurred on July 8, and the Connecticut Style program aired mid-day on JULY 9, 2014. These … Continue reading
The steep incline of the Deer Isle Bridge imparts the same sensation each time we cross the reach to the island. Will we fly right off into the dusk? The illusion is powerful. In some ways, our crossing delivers us … Continue reading
Triskele Books invited me to write a guest blog about my reflections on a decade of writing stories based on family history. Special thanks to author Liza Perrat! Here is the link: http://triskelebooks.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/gifts-of-journey-writing-about-family … Continue reading
Author Liza Perrat, one of the members of the Triskele author collective invited me to do an online interview about my book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow. Wonderful review and questions. My thanks to Liza and Triskele… I hope … Continue reading
A lively bunch of writers meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Barnes & Noble in Westport, CT. Writer Gabi Coatsworth, second from the left, nearside of photo, facilitates the group. Bernice L. Rocque, author of Until the … Continue reading
Snow and ice, begone! Today, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share a memory of love from a sparkling autumn day. The day was to hold a special gift. On October 21, 2012, my husband and I walked … Continue reading
The traditional Lithuanian food we ate during our 2013 trip was SO delicious. The Lithuanian breakfast crepes served at the Rivastar guest house in Palanga near the coast and by the Shakespeare Boutique Hotel in the Old Town section of … Continue reading
Birth, death, and marriage records from the years 1866-1948 go online today. http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/more-nyc-vital-records-going-online-1.6809740 … Continue reading
UNTIL the ROBIN WALKS ON SNOW was a 2013 top 10 post on the blog of Writer Christoph Fischer who is a major book review blogger — as well as the author of three novels that have each garnered outstanding reviews and spectacular ratings averages … Continue reading
Here’s more from the field of Epigenetics. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/12/anxiety-about-certain-things-can-be-hereditary/282383/
On December 3, 2013, the SECT Page Turners Book Club met for dinner at Old Tymes Restaurant in Norwich, CT and discussed UNTIL THE ROBIN WALKS ON SNOW. Mary Fitzgerald, the Chair of the new Book Club, shared these comments … Continue reading
Once upon a time I rode to my job in a vanpool. During the longish ride, those of us who didn’t nap often exchanged ideas, opinions, solutions, and sometimes how-to do this or that information. In one such conversation, I … Continue reading
On November 15, I spent the day at the Exhibit Hall at the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Conference, held this year in Hartford, CT. Don’t you just love the energy in the atmosphere at conferences? My book, Until … Continue reading
In another lifetime, Author Wally Lamb and I were high school classmates at the Norwich Free Academy (NFA). https://www.facebook.com/nfaschool Periodically, I see Wally and his wife, Chris, at our class reunions. We three were in numerous classes together back in … Continue reading
3Houses is pleased to announce that Barnes & Noble has accepted Until the Robin Walks on Snow for retail store stocking. The initial purchase includes copies for their inventory. So, if you are thinking of buying the book, especially as … Continue reading
At the CAPA booth, Author Harriet Grayson on the left was selling her mystery, Loose Ends, as well as a book about how to obtain government grants. There I am (Bernice L. Rocque) on the right, with my book, Until … Continue reading