A Seattle snow,
politely sticking just to everything that isn't paved,
perfect and nostalgic
like a Norman Rockwell painting.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
I am back -- and it was wonderful
I wouldn't write books set in Japan if I didn't love the place. I do. Still, and maybe always. I like its quirks, I like its sense of fun, I like the core values of the culture that seem to never change.
I went to Taisekiji, the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, for a festival that involves the airing, reading and display of historic documents. So beautiful and meaningful.
It occurs during hanami, the time of cherry blossoms, where the Blossom Report is a regular feature on the news and prime viewing days can be predicted with amazing accuracy.
There's plenty to see on Facebook, and I will post more about this trip as time goes on.
Most relevant here:
I did research for Book 4! And it's going to be good.
Book 3 will be published this summer.
Books 1 & 2 are available now.
I went to Taisekiji, the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, for a festival that involves the airing, reading and display of historic documents. So beautiful and meaningful.
It occurs during hanami, the time of cherry blossoms, where the Blossom Report is a regular feature on the news and prime viewing days can be predicted with amazing accuracy.
There's plenty to see on Facebook, and I will post more about this trip as time goes on.
Most relevant here:
I did research for Book 4! And it's going to be good.
Book 3 will be published this summer.
Books 1 & 2 are available now.
The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy
A series of fantasy-adventure novels set in Meiji era Japan by Amazon Best-Selling author Claire Youmans. For tweens through adults.
http://www.tokigirlandsparrowboy.com
Hard and e-formats available at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010F01B52
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