The Storyteller | Mary Vee

Photo Courtesy This is the part four of the story,  Purple Memories .   My Christmas gift to you. Purple Memories Part Four (scroll down for parts one, two, and three) By Mary Vee Leah left the jacket in the attic to prevent an awkward situation and followed the children down the stairs.  Uncle Alan and his family finally arrived. He scooped each child from the stairs, twirled her around once and set her on the floor then grabbed the next. "What took you so long, huh, Uncle Alan?" the girls whined. A whimsical smile poke through his serious gaze. "I had to eat all of the cookies before we came." "No! You couldn't have!" "You ate all the Christmas cookies?" "You didn't bring any?" The cacophony of protests brought Grandma to the scene. Her voice and presence commanded quiet. "Children. You know Aunt Cindy would never let him touch the cookies before we opened the presents. As a mat...

Photo Courtesy This is the part three of the story,  Purple Memories .   My Christmas gift to you. Purple Memories Part Three (scroll to last week for parts one and two) By Mary Vee Leah led the five giggly nieces and nephews up to the attic. In all the years she'd visited this beautiful large home, she'd only heard about the memories stored behind the door. The special objects and their meanings had not been forgotten, only in need of a place. She couldn't tell who was more excited, the kids or her.  "Who's ready for me to open the door?" Five hands sprang into the air. "Me," they squealed. Leah wrapped her hand around the knob and turned it. The door screeched as she hoped--the true sign of an attic with hidden treasure. Little hands grab her pant legs while older ones looped their arms into hers. She reached inside and flipped on the lights.  "Ooooo. Look, Aunt Leah." Their eyes widened. ...

Today I welcome  author Lisa Carter, kind and passionate,  with a desire to help others  Enter to win Lisa's  2013 release, Aloha Rose Scroll to the end of the post to see how to enter. Captured by a friend's need, Lisa crafted a story that touches the heart. I met Lisa at the ACFW conference. She was so warm and sweet. When I heard she'd have a new release, I immediately asked her to join us here on Let's Talk. Boy, was I happy when she said yes.  I asked Lisa to tell us how God led her on her writing journey. Here is what she said: God is Enough For Every Need I come from a family of storytellers. My mom used to entertain my brother and me on long road trips by inventing “epic” adventures. My earliest memories involved telling myself a story to go to sleep at night. I thought everyone did this until I hit elementary school and realized my classmates might perceive this as odd. I did and do the same thing, Lisa! Kindred spir...

Photo Courtesy This is the part two of the story, Purple Memories .   My Christmas gift to you. Purple Memories Part Two By Mary Vee Traditions in Grandma’s house, whether seemingly good or silly, became the substance for everything from the menu to the order of events to required apparel. Despite current trends in clothing, all the ladies wore dresses and all the gents wore suits, no matter their age, including babies. In keeping with their custom, Christmas decorations, several fish dishes, deviled eggs, potato salad, and much more filled the dining room table. Ruby red candles served as the centerpiece. Buffet style replaced a sit down meal after the family grew too big to sit together at the table.  As the last dishes landed on the few open spaces, Grandpa called everyone to gather near the food. He put his arm around Grandma and while some of the moms hushed their little ones, and he said a prayer of ...

Photo Courtesy Since I am a writer, and wanted to give you a Christmas gift, I thought the best present would be a new story--written special for you.  This story will be posted in sections on the remaining Mondays and Wednesdays during the advent season and end on Christmas.  My Christmas wish for you is a special blessing from God, one that surpass what you'd think to ask from Him.                                                                                    Blessings to you and yours,                                                                           ...

Today I welcome  Cathleen Armstrong, a very kind and warm person.  Enter to win Cathleen's  2013 release, Welcome to Last Chance Scroll to the end of the post to see how to enter.  God directs us in man ways. While at the ACFW conference I met Cathy. She was so warm and sweet. When I heard she'd have a new release I immediately asked her to join us here on Let's Talk. Boy, was I happy when she said yes.  I asked Cathleen to tell us how God led her on her writing journey. Here is what she said: Roadmap Not Included I have always loved roadmaps. Our car used to have a glove compartment full of them, and I would pull the appropriate one out to follow along whenever we took a trip, offering helpful—if not always entirely welcomed—suggestions and advice as we drove. Of course, now the paper road map has gone the way of the paper phone book, and the road map, ever changing with our location, is imbedded in our dashboard. W...