I’ve buried myself over the past few months in the writing of “Promise of the Bluebell Woods.” It’s now with my editor and we’ll see when she’s done wth it how long it will take to bring it to fruition.
Meanwhile I am working on concepts for the cover. For Rod and Pearl, the two main characters of the novel, the Bluebell Woods in Cassiobury Park are a magical place that has been a part of many of the significant stages of the development of their relationship. I sit here trying to imagine what those woods look like today.
It’s March and I imagine the Bluebell Woods will be coming into the height of their glory in the not too distant future — or perhaps they’re already in bloom. Here in Canada winter is just departing and the first crocuses are in bloom after a few days of unusually warm weather in London, Ontario where I am at the present time. Back home in the Haliburton Highlands snow is melting more quickly than usual causing the closing of snowmobile trails and flooding of yards and basements. I don’t imagine there are any flowers in bloom there just yet.
If anyone living near Cassiobury Park is reading this perhaps you can take a picture of what is happening there right now? I’d love to bear witness to the arrival of the blooms — even if only vicariously.
I remember the first time my husband’s Aunt took us there during the blossoming of the bluebells. Tiny blue floral heads waved at us as breaths of wind danced amongst them. The image of the blue haze through the dappled light on the forest floor has stayed with me and seemed the perfect location for the marking of life events for Pearl and Rod. I’ll be interested to hear your impressions when the novel is finally ready and released to your discerning minds.
Enjoy the coming of spring as it officially arrives tomorrow and savour the new life that it brings. I cannot leave this post without a prayer for our friends in Ukraine — a prayer for the swift end to the atrocities wrought upon them by the Russian forces and a thank you for standing firm to uphold the values of freedom.
Looking to this next Promise book. Cassiobury Park sounds breathtaking!
Kathy Purc
Thanks for the support Kathy!
Hi Marie, I look forward to reading your soon to be published “Promise of the Bluebell Woods.”
I read ” Ring of Promises,” during the early part of Covid. The story held romance, challenges and tragedies,
all skillfully pulled together, by it’s amazing writer. I was kidnapped by this book. Thank you Marie….and again, look forward to my next kidnapping. Take good care, Hugs
Hi Marie, the bluebells are just showing their green leaves in our local wood. Will send you a photo when they are flowering.
I’m looking forward to reading your next book. 😁
Thanks for the update Sue. If you are in the woods and can take pictures it might be interesting to post a before they blooma and after they bloom series — it you are up to sending them to me! Don’t need to be professional shots — just something to put on the blog. No worries if you would rather not.
So glad you are writing, Marie…I love your first book, the stories of your parents. From the sound of what you say, I would equally love to read this one! Thanks for sharing this too.
Thanks Brenda! Fingers crossed it will come together in the not too distant future!
I love the concept of “kidnapping” my readers! Thanks for the image and thanks for the support!