In Memory Of

A few weeks back my family traveled to Parrsboro Nova Scotia.  We were attending a memorial service for Geraldine Canning.  Geraldine was the mother of a very dear friend of ours, Debby.  Debby was our neighbor when we live in Texas.  Her son is our daugher's age and her daughter is our son's age.  The kids grew up together for over five years.  We got to know Geraldine when she would come visit over different holidays and she became like another grandmother for our children.  Later, after we moved to Montreal our families would visit each other and eventually our kids would meet up with Debby and her gang in Parrsboro each summer.  Not a bad place to vacation. 

So we knew Geraldine as a grandmother and a friend and this is why we wished to be part of the memorial service. 

Apparently we weren't the only ones who held her near and dear.  The church service was standing room only.  This alone spoke to me of her life and her effect on people.  We never knew much of her life before she entered ours.  We had no idea of the nursing work she did during the Springhill mine disasters of 1956 and 1958.  We only knew of her as the warm heart who welcomed us into her home, played cards and took walks with the kids.  People can be famous for many different reasons, and those with money can attract crowds, but those who live life my giving love to all are loved in return. 

I have to tell you this.  After the service refreshments were served in the Hall adjacent to the church.  My wife and I were standing close to each other talking when a woman walked up to us and since were were not natives of the town asked my wife how we knew Geraldine.  My wife started to tell the woman that we were old neighbors of Geraldine's daughter when we live in... the woman turned and looked right at me and said.  "You are the accident survivor.  Geraldine had us praying for you since the day of your accident."

When Geraldine was not practicing the art of nursing people back to health with her hands she was nudging the man upstairs.  My hat is off to Geraldine, and all those who follow her lead.

I had to give the woman a hug.  It was all I could give in return.

A New Day and A New Book

I haven't posted in a long, long time. 

Why?  You might ask if you have been paying attention.

Because I have been very, very busy. 

Doing what?  Again, the ball was in your court.

Writing my next book.  Or finishing it rather.  And getting a manager, and having an editor do their dirty work and cleaning up the mess the editor made and getting ready to get the book out the door, once the reviewers are finished with it. 

Two reviews are already in, and they are both positive.  Two more and we'll be ready to roll.

Below is the Press Release from Donna Ink Publications:

dpInk: DonnaInk Publications signs Author Saverio Monachino's newest book release

dpInk announced signing of Saverio Monachino newest novel. A riveting story involving terrorism and political intrigue set against a brain injured protagonist involved in the Arthurian mythos.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saverio Monachino Author of Waves of Joy

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 12, 2011 – dpInk announced the signing Saverio Monachino's newest novel, Waves of Joy. Donna L. Quesinberry, Principal Agent and Publisher of DonnaInk Publications. announced successful negotiation - signing Saverio Monachino and his latest novel. This spellbinding tale. involves terrorism and political intrigue. It is set against a brain injured protagonist with high-stakes drama riddled throughout the work.

When describing himself, this 12-year veteran author states. “I’m a scientist or at least I was a scientist.” And, by trade he was a very accomplished scientist with his PhD; however, life’s challenges accompanied by a twist of fate delivered Saverio to a more compelling reality. His true passion of writing and reveling in the creative complexities of the human condition, took the place of his scientific career, as Saverio is a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Survivor.

Monachino’s latest novel is full of rich complexities and delivered in a fast-paced page-turning panache. The work carries readers through intricately woven, yet surprising paths of discovery. An unwavering consistency threads us through a fascinating journey tinted with humor and insightful asides. There are no works in the marketplace at this time, which hold a candle to Waves of Joy. This is truly an inimitable story where adventure, terrorism, political intrigue and brain injury survivorism hold reader senses up to the very unpredictable finale. This work remains steadfast in a conscionable plot filled with realism and seasoned with mysticism.

"A stealth achievement by Saverio Monachino," states Ms. Quesinberry. Who adds, “Waves of Joy – is an amazing story, keeping our readers on the edge of their seats as the protagonist(s) venture through a series of realistic interludes set against modern-day societal threats. The work is an achievement of a gifted pen wielded by a competent TBI Survivor, Scientist and PhD. Reading Waves of Joy - we laugh, we cry, we are mystified and we learn more about TBI care and survival as sub-plots. This work of excellence is being prepared for release fall 2011.”

dpInk: DonnaInk Publications intends to release Waves of Joy in early fall of 2011 in multiple industry channels including digital, soft and hardcover. This title will be available on multiple e-Readers and Mobile devices.