There's just somethin' about the Good Old Days
While writing about nostalgic times, I've learned that every era has its wonders and its woes. Humans at their best and at their worst. The good and the bad. Thankfully, we seem to remember the lazy summers, the music that filled our hearts, the carefree and careless days of our youth. We tend to forget the trauma and angst although it is the sum of all our experiences that has molded us into who we are today.
Today, I'm a writer. One who views the world through a lens of why and what if. I've always had a heart for those who've been trampled on in life, so theirs are the stories I write — in the guise of fiction that is.
How about you? What are your favorite memories? Whether your "good old days" were five years ago or fifty, I'm interested. You're the reason I write.
God Bless.
FaithWords (June 17, 2010)
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Set in the late 1950s, Chasing Lilacs is the story of a young girl whose mother undergoes shock treatments after a drug overdose. It’s a coming-of-age tale from my own favorite era, and I wrote the novel not because it happened to me, but because I’ve always been curious about those forbidden subjects people whispered about but were too polite to discuss.
What others are saying about Chasing Lilacs:
“A remarkable debut novel. Carla Stewart cleverly captures the stark simplicity of a young girl’s voice with all the masterful qualities of powerful prose. Unforgettable.”
—Susan Meissner, author of The Shape of Mercy
“Carla Stewart’s book Chasing Lilacs was a delightful read . . . it’ll warm your heart.”
—Jodi Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Author
"The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it."
Flannery O'Connor