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Kindness multiplied

6/13/2018

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By Gwen M. Plano
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For much of our lives, circumstances define who we are: a wife or husband, a mother or father, a teacher or businessman or nurse or doctor. We give little thought to who we might be separate from our roles and titles. There is work to do, children to care for, meals to fix, a home to support.

In our retirement years, however, we are gifted time. And, it is from this vantage point that we begin to see a little differently - the shadows and the miracles of life. As we do, we have a greater sense of who we are.

When author John W. Howell and I began work on The CONTRACT between heaven and earth, we brought with us our realizations about life and our imaginings about eternity. Both of us are retired, and we have the time to search for explanations to the mysteries we encountered. Nevertheless, sometimes we wrote blindly until the answers came.

Last week, the book went live on Amazon.

A number of writers and bloggers have welcomed us to their websites, where they are graciously introducing The CONTRACT to their readers. I cannot begin to explain the profound gratitude I feel, for by their kindness, they recognize our efforts, and they acknowledge the journey.

Thank you one and all.   


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11 Comments
D.L. Finn
6/13/2018 01:40:39

I am so glad you and John banded together for this book. It was amazing and I hope many get a chance to read it!

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Gwen Plano
6/13/2018 08:28:17

Thank you so much, D.L. I so appreciated your enthusiastic support. :)

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John Fioravanti
6/13/2018 05:58:04

I eagerly look forward to reading the fruit of this great collaboration and journey you undertook with John, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
6/13/2018 08:29:11

Thank you, John. I hope it meets your expectations. Blessings. :)

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Jan Sikes
6/13/2018 07:59:06

It was truly a pleasure, Gwen. I was honored to be a beta-reader. Then to see the finished version made me feel like I'd helped give birth. :) I wish you and John much success!

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Gwen Plano
6/13/2018 08:30:21

Thank you dear Jan. You absolutely helped us give birth. Have a wonderful day! :)

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John Howell link
6/13/2018 10:20:47

Such a nice thank you, Gwen. You are one of a kind. :-D

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Gwen Plano
6/13/2018 14:32:31

Thank you, John. I'm truly overwhelmed by the kindness of so many people. All - one of a kind. :)

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Mae Clair link
6/13/2018 12:51:46

I think it's wonderful you and John joined together to write a book, Gwen. I've never worked with another author, but I imagine it is both a challenging and rewarding experience. I am currently halfway through my current read, and The Contract is next. I look forward to discovering the story.. Congratulations to you both!

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Gwen Plano
6/13/2018 14:33:21

Thank you, Mae. I so hope you enjoy it. Have a wonderful day. ♥

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Vashti Q link
6/15/2018 08:26:21

You and John are a writing match made in heaven. As a writer, I do realize the work, time, heart and soul that goes into writing a book. It's been a pleasure introducing The Contract to my readers and social media. I think you both deserve this and more. I'm looking forward to reading this book. All the best! <3 xx

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