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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

writerly news for Feburary 23, 2022

-Renegade Arts Entertainment of Canmore, Alberta publishes graphic novels, cartoons, occasional illustrated children's books, etc. ...

Friday, February 4, 2022

gluten-free, dairy-free focaccia

Focaccia is a delicious bread you can make gluten-free if you wish. It's dairy-free unless you add cheese. FOCACCIA 1½ cups flour...

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About Me

Elma Schemenauer: My novel Song for Susie Epp starts in 1970. Susie, daughter of a Vancouver pill addict, sets out to build a better life for herself. Co-worker and fellow Mennonite Simon loves her courage—and her. But marrying him comes with a pushy, sanctimonious mother-in-law, Adeline. She manipulates Susie and Simon into leaving their beloved British Columbia grassland and moving to her Saskatchewan farming community. There, a shocking secret plunges Simon into depression and drinking. As Susie struggles to find a way forward, she gains a new empathy, resilience, and understanding of faith and freedom. Susie’s story features some of the same characters as Elma’s earlier novel Consider the Sunflowers. Song for Susie Epp, published by Farland Press, is 264 pages, paperback $22.99, e-book $5.99. Ask for it in a bookstore or library. Or order from one of its online sellers. They include Amazon, Indigo, and Kobo.

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