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ON LABYRINTHS AND MAZES

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August 21, 2025

There are several scenes in The Measure of Life where Nicole walks a labyrinth near a church on Vashon Island to help gain control of her life by looking backward at the events that shaped her, and then forward to plan a rewarding future with family and a meaningful career.

Labyrinths and mazes have been around since time immemorial in many cultures including ancient India and Russia. Sometimes the words are used interchangeably but I make a distinction between the two.… Read more


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A Character in The Measure of Life who became unexpectedly important

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July 10, 2025

One of my characters in The Measure of Life grew in importance as I shaped and edited the novel. I originally pictured him simply as an elderly man in an antique and junk shop where my protagonist bought some memorabilia when she returns from buying bread at a bakery a neighbor recommended as the best in Rome.  My developmental editor said he was extraneous to the story, but a few friends who had seen an earlier draft said they loved him.… Read more