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 Posted by Ann on Friday, September 03, 2010 at 05:53 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 Posted by Ann on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 18:32 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 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 View Journal and Archive

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