Man on the Moon

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

Forty-four years ago this week, Apollo 11 landed the first men on the moon, making good President John F. Kennedy's pledge to beat the Soviets in the Race to Space. On July 21, 1969,  Neil Armstrong became the first human to step onto the lunar surface. and Buzz Aldrin joined him while television cameras broadcast into homes around the world the less-than-perfect images, later augmented in newspapers and magazines. Michael Collins, the third member of the mission, waited in lunar orbit in the command module, until Armstrong and Aldrin were able to join him for the return trip to Earth.

In the fictional world I created for my novel, too much left unsaid, Mattie Connors is sitting with a guest in her Ohio living room, watching the momentous event. She is led to unfold the tales of her life, from her own fifth birthday in August, 1912, until that day.

You are invited to share her story as you read the book, available online or in bookstores.

Let me know how you like my story.

What did you "used to think"?

At the Book Launch Party

What's in a name?

I named my blog "I Used to Think" because no one ever says "I used to know."

I used to think everyone who didn't  agree with me was just being obstinate.

Now I know that the variety of backgrounds, personal history and life events lead different people to think differently. 

As a fiction writer, I have been able to explore some of the many ways historical events have been viewed by those who lived through them.

My goal in my novel was to examine the turbulent time period between 1918 and 1969, with the enormous changes in roles and mores.

I hope to connect with readers who lived through those times or wonder about what it might have been like. 

(And I'd like them to buy my book, of course.)

I used to think that publishing a novel would be all I'd need to be satisfied.

Now I know I want to do whatever I can to get my book into the hands of more readers.

What are some of the ideas you used to hold that have changed over the years?

ebook vs. paper book

e-book is now available

Well, the choice is yours now.

TOO MUCH LEFT UNSAID is available either way,
 so take your choice.

The advantage of ebook is instantaneous delivery.

If you want a signed copy, I would be glad to send you a signed bookmark.


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