“It’s wonderful! What a wonderful writer you are! I have read your Captured Words and am excited by it. I don’t need to tell you that you are onto a rich vein of literary material here, subjects and areas that are touchstones in the experience of every woman and perhaps every man in our present society…I thought each of the chapters had something sturdy to say, whether it enriched us as readers to go through the pockets of a growing child or as parents who may be going through that very same phase of a child’s journey at the moment. Or what a complicated, rich, memorable experience it is to have a complicated, rich, memorable father, or to be wistful and to compare cleaning one’s brain as easily as cleaning one’s house. It’s all good stuff and I enjoyed reading every word.”
—EARL HAMNER
(author, and creator of The Waltons and Falcon Crest TV shows)

“I really enjoy your writing and think it's great that you're doing something you truly love. Your stories in Captured Words: A Sentimental Journey are very touching and inspiring. You also have a great sense of humor. Your book was the perfect gift for my relatives and friends.”
—NANCY COLE, Durham, NC

“It was lovely! I sat right down and read it, and enjoyed every minute. So much I could relate to, so many thoughts I have had, especially folding the laundry—that one is hard to read without crying! I also loved reading about your father. I'll need some more books for friends. Keep writing—I want to read another one!!”
—MARY JANE GLOTH, Clarksville, MD

“I enjoyed reading Captured Words very much. I am in the very early stages of figuring out how to compile some of my own reflections, which I have written over the last 5-10 years. It has been a dream of mine to put together these reflections, in a similar format as your book. So, I thank you for your work and I am inspired by what you have done! I like your "Baby Drawer," "Pockets," and, well, all of the chapters. Very well done!!! Thanks again for your words, capturing so much meaning in life!”
—TINA DELANEY, Annapolis, MD

“I love your stories. They are thoughts, a skew of the way your world is and the way it blends with others’. It is fitting for all to read. Congratulations on the collection. After each story I jogged down my own memories the story line sparked. I enjoy your style of thoughtful essays. Good luck to you.”
—ELLEN KEY, Columbus, Ohio