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| Thursday |
For Debra Lynn and others struggling about their feelings concerning their mothers. Some women were not meant to be mothers, and are completely incapable of empathy with their children. It is very difficult when they age, and you feel responsible. Do what you can to be kind--knowing their time is short and they will have to answer for their choices. I don't want any of you to feel guilt. Sometimes, I believe the daughters are far more evolved in the pattern of lives than the mothers. Forgive them if you can. But never, ever, feel guilty or obliged to help them more than being sure they are being treated well. It is sad not to love your mother, but, realistically, some mothers have not earned their children's love. As people age, they become more entrenched in who they were. Mean people get meaner. Kind people grow kinder. Forgive as much as you can, and believe you deserve a peaceful and tranquil life, and don't allow them to hurt you any more. Listen to your counselors. If you cannot help them more than what you are doing now, take care of yourself--as you deserve happiness in your own life and have much more to give to other people. And pray that you can do this.
Ann
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| Posted by Ann on Friday, September 03, 2010 at 05:53 |
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| Wednesday |
Hi everyone!
Thank you for the posts supporting my concerns! We all have made so many special friends on this guest book--as well as had some great discussions on criminology etc. Some of your posts and emails have led me to cases I've written about, and I appreciate that. And lots of you have helped with research when a case happens near where you live. Don't forget to look at my home page occasionally as I list books by other writers that I think you will enjoy there. Kathryn Casey, as you know, is one of my favorites--as are Edna Buchanan and Lois Arquette (see www.realcrimes.com)I can't always encourage self-published Kindle books that are not in my genre because there are so many. When I can, I try. I'm getting excited about In the Still of the Night: The Strange Death of Ronda Reynolds. Pub date is 10/12, and those of us who care about Ronda have managed to gather more then $30,000 for a reward that results in a conviction.You can read the rules for this in the book. I'm about half-way moved now, but I lived in my wonderful waterfront place for 21 years and I collected so much STUFF! Hard to decide what I have to let go of. No, I'm NOT like the hoarder folks on TV, but like Boston Bev, I collect a lot of things: angels, police paraphernalia, blue glass, pill boxes, old magazines, books, old, neat, things. Her God jars are even multiplying and we appreciate them. Sighhh. It's 90 here today in Seattle, and yet the air feels like September. I'm not ready to start writing again for at least a month, but several incredible cases have come to me. It will be cozy when our rain storms come to sit with my critters and begin another book. I really want to hear how longtime ARFs are doing, as well as new posters. All the cooks, artists, teachers, gardeners, people who spend time helping others,and every profession you can think of! Thanks for being out there! I'll see many of you in October. I'll post signings.
My very best wishes,
Ann
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| Posted by Ann on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 18:32 |
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| Tuesday |
I'm afraid some mischief is afoot! Whoever is posting that I am living in fear, hiding from danger, and any other hogwash like this, please STOP perpetuating this. As you must recall, I had a book to finish--and I did that late last week. I am still moving into my new house, a huge job. Otherwise I am doing fine, other than that I'm a little angry at people who spread rumors and use my guestbook or other venues to start incorrect wildfires just to push buttons and/or get attention. I don't put my whole life on the guestbook or on my blog. I need some privacy when you consider the whole world can read what's on here. If the junior high school petty fighting and rumor mongering continues, I will have to close down the guest book. It costs quite a bit of money to maintain and I put it up to discuss criminal psychology, interesting cases, feedback on my books, and ARF's who need some pats on the back and emotional posts. I'm not sick. I am not afraid of anyone. I am trying to take a vacation, for goodness sake. I'll post lots when I'm here. If you are concerned about me, write to me, or phone me. I'll write back privately. For those who enjoy starting fights, find a hobby!
I'll be signing books in October in Seattle, Bellingham, Spokane, Lewis County, Portland, and many other spots, and I hope to meet many of you in person. My garden is growing, Miss Heather, and I'm moving my favorites over from my old house. If anyone is seeking waterfront to buy, email me here.
Love to all! (Or most)
Ann
I treasure 90% of you, and wonder what in the world is the matter with gossips??? I had better stop this or I'll run out of time. Anyone who wants to know about me, ASK ME!
Disgruntled,
Ann |
| Posted by Ann on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 16:37 |
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| Update: Ann Rule |
| News from Ann via Rainey, her Webmaster: I have talked to Ann. She sounds very good. She's had to move recently and is settling in. She has finished her next book In the Still of the Night and it is the hands of her editor. She sends her love to everybody. |
| Posted by Rainey, Ann's Webmaster on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 07:32 |
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| Sunday Night |
Hi Everyone! I just realized I haven't read guest book for about 2 weeks! I am on page 440 of In the Still of the Night,and all I do is sleep,eat,and write. I know you'd rather have me finish the book than answer your questions. I will go through them in a day-long guestbook marathon when I send the book to New York in about five days.I have put everything off until I finish. Sigh. I loved reading your words tonight, but the dogs, cats, and I are hungry and my neck is really stiff. I promise to start exercising and rehabbing as soon as I finish. Planted three squash plants yesterday, and my joints felt as though I'd hoed the back 40! I know you use it or you lose it and the staph infection in my spine didn't help me feel like I was 25 again! I'm kind of miffed. The publisher of a re-release asked me to write the forward of Mailer's Executioners Song--and I said I would. Then Scott Turow came along and said he'd do it--and they picked him. He writes for the publisher, too--not mine. Still, I was already forming the forward in my head. Oh, well. Today, a friend cut down the huge dead pine tree in Mike's back yard--which also endangered my house. Amazing to watch! You couldn't get me six feet off the ground with a chainsaw. Tweets is such a grandma's girl that it warms my heart. She calls me 'Grandma Lady' and I call her 'Baby Lady' She's not even two and she picked up a piece of beach glass I have and told me "triangle?" I about fell over. I'm going to enjoy the summer with her right next door! She was very worried that the pine tree was going to fall on me today,and told me to go in the house, please.
Talk to you all soon. I love you.
Ann |
| Posted by Ann on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 20:41 |
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| Sunday |
Hi Gang,
I've spent most of this week writing and moving and now I'm back to writing. I thought 20/20 did a great job on the Becky Babcock story Friday night--as best they could with their time limits. Most of you who have read Small Sacrifices know the whole story up to 2010, and Becky and I are hoping to write a book updating the story and telling about her life. I thought I looked kind of puny in the show, but I'm still recovering. My hair turned white when I was sick and I kind of like it--but may go back to light auburn, my natural color. When I look in the mirror, the white shocks me! My agents called telling me to put on weight. About the first time in my life anyone told me that! Sometimes I feel as though I'm getting better so slowly, but then I remember how things were weeks and even months ago and I know I'm making progress. I like my new place, but I almost cry when I go back to my beach house. Have half the critters moved. K.C. was almost in the carrier three times--but that little black cat out-foxed us every time. Now, he won't even come when I call him, so I 'll wait a few more days. I have some scratches to show for my rescue attempts. Sigh. My new house has a huge yard, lots of roses, peonies, fruit trees, and even raspberry and blackberry vines. My granddaughter, Tweets, comes over every day to see me as I'm just on the other side of her fence. There are losses in life, but there are compensating gains, too.
I hope many of you remembered our brave police across America who lost their lives while protecting us; we lost so many in my part of the country--just since Halloween. I'd better sign off and get back to the book. I'm so glad to have my computer back and the internet all in my own office, and not having to borrow someone else's.
Love,
Ann |
| Posted by Ann on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 08:58 |
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| Thursday |
Hi ARFS and others signing on! I've been missing from here for too long--but I've been moving, and what a job! I'm still too creaky from my recent illness to carry much but I have lots of help. It feels good to live in a house with no stairs! My other one--still not for sale--has almost 50 steps from the first to the third floor--not to mention the steps down to the beach! I miss seeing Puget Sound and all my flowers there, but this is better for now. This is a quick post to let you know that the 20/20 show that reveals who Diane Downs's last baby is now, and she and I have a talk on camera. It will be on your ABC Affiliate channel wherever you are--usually at 10 p.m and 9 p.m. Central time. Check your TV guides. I don't want anyone to miss it because I think you'll be fascinated. Back to writing on In the Still of the Night. The deadline is 15 days away. And I'm almost done. I'm better every day now, but I have a ways to go yet.
Love to you all!
Ann |
| Posted by Ann on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 13:37 |
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| Saturday |
It's me at last! I am so much better, and I've had enough energy to write about 5 hours a day. I have to get In the Still of the Night done, and then I'll be on here so much, you'll be sick of me! I bought a new house to live in until I'm strong enough to go back to my waterfront paradise. It's all on one floor and very close to my kids if I "fall and can't get up.":+) What a year it's been so far. Just goes to show you never know. I've had a chance to see Tweets often. She calls me "Grandma Lady," and herself "Baby Lady!" She's talking a blue streak. I met Diane Downs's last baby. She's 26 now and we will both be on 20/20 this month. Don't know the exact date yet. If I can, I'm going to write her story--all that's happened to her in the quarter century just past! VERY nice young woman. Be sure and watch if you can. Would you guys be interested in an update book on the Downs'? I have so many cases in the hopper, all ready to go. I'll take some time off when I finish ITSOTN and sit in the sun, and then begin another book. I'm so grateful to be here to write! I was soooo sick--just now hearing just how sick I was! Glad I don't remember it all. Luckily, I have had great pet sitters and security people at my houses. Not peppy enough to go to Valu-Village and The Goodwill yet--but almost! My favorite shopping emporiums. I made slow-cooking spaghetti sauce today--no salt, but Oregano and Basil make it delicious. It feels great to be back in the (computer) saddle again. Linda Bug, I'm saddened to hear you lost your dad. And Colorado Rosie, where are you moving? Seems as though we're all peripatetic (Look it up--it's not a disease!)
I love you all, and I thank you for the prayers and the angels you sent. I KNOW they helped me.
Ann |
| Posted by Ann on Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 15:29 |
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