June Shaw

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June Shaw

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Thibodaux, LA, The United States
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June lives near lazy bayous of south Louisiana surrounded by her wonderful four children and their children, her squeeze Bob, and many friends. She writes the Cealie Gunther mystery series and other books.

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June Shaw The best thing about being a writer is I get to create anyone I want and make them do or say anything I want them. That is a powerful process. It also…moreThe best thing about being a writer is I get to create anyone I want and make them do or say anything I want them. That is a powerful process. It also puts tremendous pressure on the writer to create people who say and do things that readers will care about. (less)
June Shaw If you want to be a writer - write. Don't expect your writing to be perfect. Give yourself permission to write poorly. Just get the words down. You ca…moreIf you want to be a writer - write. Don't expect your writing to be perfect. Give yourself permission to write poorly. Just get the words down. You can and should go back and rewrite, often many times. You may not sell your first work. Most authors don't. Sometimes it takes practice on creating a number of books before things start to pop. Then when it does, it's most exciting! (less)
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Dead on the Bayou

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Instructions for Love

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Approaching Menace

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Deadly Reunion

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A Long Look Into The Past


By Chester Campbell

It hardly seems like fourteen years ago, but it became what I'd chalk up as a most unforgettable venture. Here, slightly edited, is how I described it in a piece I wrote a few years later:


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“The bride's getting ready to toss her bouquet, so get me up there! Mom said the day after she turned 96.”
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“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Oscar Wilde

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
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“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
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message 5: by June

June Shaw Glad to be your friend here, too, Kris.

June


message 4: by Kris

Kris Neri Thanks for accepting my friendship, June. Good to connect with you here.

Kris


Arthur Levine Hi June, nice to have you as a friend.

ArthurJohnny Oops


message 2: by June

June Shaw Beth wrote: "Hi June,
Thanks for befriending me here as well as in real-life!"


I'm so happy to, Beth. And now that I'm here, I'll need to learn what to do. I've donated most of the books I've read. Wish I still had them here to put up information about them.


message 1: by Beth

Beth Hi June,
Thanks for befriending me here as well as in real-life!


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