I have a story in the new edition of "Chicken Soup For the Soul: Miracles and the Unexplainable." It's called "Through the Eyes of a Child,"

and it tells of my uncle's funeral and what my 4 four-year-old daughter saw there. It's on page 200. The book's due out 9/13, or  you can pre-order here:

https://smile.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul.../dp/1611590949

 

                                                    

 

 Enjoy!

TIME TRAVEL TECH SUPPORT

I wrote a blog entry way back on July 07, 2021, about trouble I was having with my blogs. It seems they had disappeared, and nothing I could do brought them back. I gave it a shot several times before giving up. Online tech support couldn't do anything to fix it. 

Then I had a brilliant idea: I would ask my adult daughter for help. 

Apparently it worked with what she did and in ten minutes, she had my blogs up and running again.

So, since it seemed I had a similar problem, I looked at my July 7, 2021 blog entry in "The World According to Liz" and gave her suggestions a try. And what do you know? It worked! Again.

Maybe I should write a book listing all the tips people have given me when I need tech support. Not the Pros tips...the ones that work. 😉Or I could just publish a single-page book that says, "Ask Your Kids." Because not only did my child fix my blog trouble; she also told me when she needs tech support, she asks HER kids. 😁So my second tip is, "Ask Your Grandkids."

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Hilarious, Human, Heroic Dog

 

I have a tale in this recent Chicken Soup for the Soul books:

https://smile.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Hilarious-Companionship/dp/1611590787/ 

My tale is called "Gypsy," and it's a story about my rat terrier and how she appointed herself my guardian, companion and entertainer. You can find it on page 88.

 

 

 

And if you're a dog lover, I also have a nice dog tale in another Chicken Soup book: 


Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog: 101 Tales of Family, Friendship & Fun

 It tells the story of my childhood beagle named Kleo, and how his faithfulness went beyond all expectations.

 

Bestselling Author for July at Tirgearr Publishing

 

I was just told that I am the bestselling author for July at Tirgearr Publishing, my publisher. Check it out:

http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth

Most of the sales were of my time-travel romance set in ancient Egypt, LADY OF THE TWO LANDS. You can see it here: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm

 

                                                    Buy link: http://tirpub.com/edelisi

 

 

Technology Failure?

 When  my kids were young and technology, to me anyway, was a computer with MS-DOS and dot matrix printers, I was considered the expert in our family. Anyone with a tech question came to me.I enjoyed working with the high-tec stuff and felt I was helpful/useful.

But gradually over the years, it seemed more and more complex. Sometimes I guessed right--through sheer luck--and managed to hang onto my honorary title of Mom the Magnificent. 

But nowadays, I end up on tech support chats, waiting endlessly for someone to help me. 

Today is an example. I've been trying to get into my blog--this one--and just couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. It had only been a few days since my last post, but suddenly I couldn't get in. In desperation, I called my adult daughter away from whatever she was doing to help me. I had little confidence that she could help as I was positive it was my computer going bonkers and it wasn't my fault at all.

Well, after ten minutes, she had it "fixed." What was wrong was somehow I was logging in with the wrong sign-in...I was signing in as if I were a blog reader, not trying to post a blog of my own.

So I guess my honorary title is forfeited unless...wait, wait, I have an idea. No one seems able to figure out how to use apostrophes. I do. There's a title I can still hold!

I Write Like...

A fellow writer posted a link to a website that analyzes a few paragraphs of one of your books, and tells you who you write like. I checked it out and got Anne Rice. Cool!

I write like
Anne Rice

About Anne Rice | Analyze your text

Smashwords Summer-Winter Sale

 My books are on sale for 50% off from Smashwords, from July 1-31. Use the code SSW50 when you check out to get your 50% off.

All of my books are available through Tirgearr Publishing but be sure to click the Smashwords links to get your 50% off:

http://www.tirpub.com/edelisi

Or go directly to my Smashwords page here:

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/elizabethdelisi

 

  

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Hilarious, Heroic, Human Dog

I have a piece in the upcoming Chicken Soup book:

https://smile.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Hilarious-Companionship/dp/1611590787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chicken+Soup+for+the+Soul%3A+My+Hilarious%2C+Heroic%2C+Human+Dog

The book is due out on September 7, and here's the cover art to give you a little hint:

If you just can't wait, you can pre-order your copy here:

https://smile.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Hilarious-Companionship/dp/1611590787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chicken+Soup+for+the+Soul%3A+My+Hilarious%2C+Heroic%2C+Human+Dog

Enjoy!

READ AN E-BOOK SALE AT SMASHWORDS

The 7 through 13th of March is "Read An Ebook Week at Smashwords. All of my books available through Tirearr Publishing are on sale for 50% off. Check it out: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/elizabethdelisi

Now's a great time to pick up the Lottie Baldwin Mystery Series books 1, 2, and 3:

FATAL FORTUNE, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/fatal-fortune.htm

OBSERVANT ORACLE, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/observant-oracle.htm

MISTLETOE MEDIUM, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/mistletoe-medium.htm 

You can also check out: 

LADY OF THE TWO LANDS, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm

HEART SPELL, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/heart-spell.htm

SINCE ALL IS PASSING, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/since-all-is-passing.htm 

PRACTICAL PASSION, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/practical-passion.htm

THE MIDNIGHT ZONE, http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/midnight-zone.htm 

Happy Reading!!!

 

Maya's Musings

I will be a guest on "Maya's Musings," author Maya Tyler's blog on July 17. Her summer series features various authors and a character quote from one of their book's characters. It can include a short excerpt or explanation as well. It's a great way to get to know a fictional character a bit better.

I'll be featuring a quote from Senemut, the hero in my time-travel romance set in ancient Egypt, LADY OF THE TWO LANDS. Hope you enjoy it!

12th Annual July Summer/WInter Sale at Smashwords!

Smashwords is holding their 12th Annual Summer/Winter sale. It started on July 1, and will go on through July 31. Go here to do a search for your favorite author, book, or genre:

https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/1/any/any

If you're interested in choosing one of my books, here's where you can find a listing of them, along with their sale prices:

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/elizabethdelisi


With so many restrictions due to Covid 19, it's nice to have hundreds of entertainment choices!

Any Grownups Out There?

With the November election coming closer, political signs are sprouting everywhere. Recently, while driving through a local neighborhood, I saw the following sign:

I have to say, I burst out in laughter when I saw it. But in some ways, it's a bit sad...because it's true. We need our next President to be an adult, a mature adult who knows what's best for our country and ourselves. Intelligent, diplomatic, selfless, learns from history.

So, are there any real adults out there? You'll have my vote!

Our New Reality

I have read science fiction books about pandemics.  I have pondered the possibilities of a man-made virus developed for use as a weapon. And I have imagined the effects this would have on our world. But despite being a writer, my imagination fell far short of the reality, now that it's here.

Many more people have already died, world-wide, from this Covid 19 than I imagined. I pictured the virus as being something like the yearly flu, that might make you sick, uncomfortably so, but most people would have the stamina to recover from it. It wouldn't require whole schools to close, those who might have the virus to be quarantined, restaurants, sporting events, concerts, businesses all are closed down. Life has radically changed.

But in addition to the evil things this virus has wrought, it has brought out the best in our fellow human beings. The news is filled with stories of doctors, nurses and first responders who sacrifice their time, effort and health to care for our sick, and sometimes their lives. Neighbors help each other with groceries and stay in touch online with the elderly. Entertainers offer up songs on the internet, or read stories online to children who are confined indoors.

I don't know how long this will last, but it's already lasted longer than I imagined. It is changing our world and we may not return to the "good old days," even when the virus has a vaccine and is no longer such a dangerous threat. I like to think by then the world will have changed for the better, with us realizing how little our world really is, and how closely related we are to each other. It's a small, small world!

My Upcoming Book Signing

Hope to see you there!