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Tea and Conversation 16: Cancer

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Today in my meditation I’m thinking about Eternal Curse and Full Moon, and I’m writing about: Why cancer?

I’m sure, for those of you who’ve been around for a while, you’ve heard about Abraham’s story and know that I’ve recently been involved in raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Well, I’m at it again, even though I’ve toned it down quite a bit. In my new story, It’s Like the Full Moon, another character is laid to rest by the hands of cancer.

When I originally wrote Eternal Curse and decided to inflict one of the characters with cancer, I did so because I knew that it was an affliction most readers would immediately be able to identify with. It wasn’t until much later that I realized just how much my life had actually been impacted by the disease. Then just after the release of Eternal Curse, I lost someone to cancer and my whole world was turned inside out. It hit me hard.

I didn’t realize before then that I had managed to push aside feelings of sadness and grief for others and had been able to look away and hid away the hurt. I didn’t realize just how much I had been influenced by all the instances of loss until I experienced it for myself. I understood then that cancer had, and would probably again, find its way into my writing.

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Sample Sunday 67: FULL MOON

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Here is approximately 100 – 150 words from a randomly selected original piece for your enjoyment. These samples can include excerpts from my all my WIPs and my Eternal Curse Series, but only as works in progress (not the final products). These samples of published and unpublished works are protected under the U.S. Copyright agreement.

It’s Like the Full Moon- chapter 6.1 (wip)

A few minutes later, a young man carrying a few suitcases in his hands and a camp sack on his back walked into the dinner. He went up to the counter and asked if he could use their phone. The waitress was very nice and sweet as she explained that they didn’t have a phone for customers to use. They had free Wi-Fi, but no telephone up front. Teddy looked over at the young man and could tell that he was terribly upset and in some kind of a bind. He looked at is camp sack and admired his gear.

“Excuse me,” said Teddy walking up behind the young man slowly. “I have a cell phone you can use if you’re having some kind of an emergency. It’s in my car, but I could run out and get it.” The young man’s face lit up.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords

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Sample Sunday 64: FULL MOON

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Here is approximately 100 – 150 words from a randomly selected original piece for your enjoyment. These samples can include excerpts from my all my WIPs and my Eternal Curse Series, but only as works in progress (not the final products). These samples of published and unpublished works are protected under the U.S. Copyright agreement.

It’s Like the Full Moon- chapter 6.0 (wip)

Teddy’s driving into town to meet a friend for lunch at a dinner, but he can’t seem to stay off his phone. He thinks he’s more ready for Rebecca’s wedding than anyone else because the whole ordeal is driving him crazy. As much as he hates to use his Bluetooth, he’s found that it’s been his only saving grace getting him through his days, trying to get things done for himself, while constantly listening to orders and directions from his mother and sister.

Teddy: Becca do we have to talk about this now? I mean, I’m going to see you tonight, right?

Rebecca: Yes Teddy, but I know you won’t remember. If we don’t talk about it now, you’ll be useless later when it comes time to discuss it with everyone else around.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords