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The Thing About Hearts and Limping Dogs

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Auburn McCanta

And now here we are … I have a limping dog that needs to see the vet, and a husband with very difficult heart and lungs, and kidneys that can’t decide if they’re in Stage III or Stage IV disease, … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Long Time

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Auburn McCanta

Yes, it’s been a while. My fingers have been silent. My heart too. On December 20, 2013 … My Dan, my handsome husband, the love of my life … had three heart attacks. Yes. THREE!!! Four stents were installed into … Continue reading →

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Here’s What Love Would Do

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

Love would Google her fingers off until an answer was found To make sense and rekindle the health of her loved one. Love would dust the house in the midst of a Story storm that envelopes that very house. Love … Continue reading →

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My Dan

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

My Dan’s not been feeling tip-top lately. He’s had tests. Then more tests. It’s said waiting is the worst part. I don’t yet know if that’s true. We’re in the waiting part. The knowledge part doesn’t start until Tomorrow. Maybe. … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Expand-o-Foam

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

We’ve been having scorpion problems in our house, As happens now and then in Phoenix. The bug guy came this morning. Sprayed inside and out. Then Dan decided to place expand-o-foam Under the cabinets … In the spaces … Where … Continue reading →

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The Ups and Downs

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

I visited my sister today and found good news and bad news Good news — She is talking again Bad news –She’s lost her legs and can’t walk Her blood pressure is 74/45 She’s dizzy – presumably because of that … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Love FREE Stuff?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

I’m delighted to announce that from August 17 – August 21, All the Dancing Birds will be available for FREE Kindle download at Amazon.com. If you decide to take advantage of this free download, after you’ve read the book, I’d … Continue reading →

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It Takes What it Takes

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

My sister smiled today. It took an hour and a half of engagement, Asking questions, Making banal statements. Dreaming up what to do. Then, I quoted a nursery rhyme: Hey Diddle Diddle, The cat in the fiddle. . . She … Continue reading →

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A New Cover

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

  Thank you, Independent Publisher and Benjamin Franklin award people — I’m forever grateful you selected All the Dancing Birds for awards for Popular Fiction!

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Spicy Friday

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Auburn McCanta

When reading, I’ve long had the habit to use bookmarks rather than turning down the page. My reasoning is that one day I’ll release my gathering hoard of books so that others might enjoy them as if they are still … Continue reading →

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Auburn McCanta is an award-winning writer, poet, journalist, and advocate. Surviving an almost-always fatal brain tumor almost twenty years ago inspired her to write her first novel. Learn More

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