Tornadoes!!!

Spring always brings a wild array of weather...and this year is no different! This past week, Tennessee, along with Alabama, Kentucky, and several other states, were hit hard by spring tornadoes. Spring Hill dodged most of the damage, but other areas were not near as lucky. One community, Murfreesboro, suffered major damage, including two fatalities and many serious injuries. The clean-up effort has been non-stop since the storms passed, and it is amazing to see the community come together to help each other in such a hard time. However, these efforts are not only local. Volunteer crews have come from all over the state of Tennessee, and some from out of state, to help with the clean up and to provide shelter for the many families who were effected by these storms. This a true sign of humbleness and caring during a time when our world is in much turmoil. There is always hope!

Hello From Eastern TN

It is now the middle of April and it seems that spring refuses to show itself in Eastern Tennessee, USA. We have had rainy cold days all during the month of March and now it continues into April. I just know soon the sun will come out and it will finally warm up.

The good news is the cool weather has allowed me to stay indoors and work on "The Book Project" along with all of the other authors from around the world. I have enjoyed this project more than anyone can imagine. I have met the most wonderful people that have such great talent, and it has been a pleasure to get to know these other writers.

As the work progress and "The Book" comes along chapter by chapter it is amazing to get to know others from around the world. I get a glimpse of how people live from different walks of life, something I would never get to see if I hadn't joined this most awesome venture.

Thanks Pete, for letting me be part of this group!

And a BIG thanks to everyone else for allowing me into your daily lives!

Carla

Readers Circle and some Departures

Across the world, reading groups or 'circles' regularly meet to discuss literature and agree upon a book to read and debate.

Well we decided our book would benefit from the critical reviews of such a group but unfortunately it's still very much 'under wraps'. So we have formed our own circle comprising members of our project team to critique The Book.

By adopting a 50,000 feet detachment from the story, our readers will act out the role of customers who've purchased The Book and meet up to discuss its merits.

This week has sadly seen a number of writers forced to leave due to overwhelming issues that have, or will, prevent them from contributing. We say goodbye to Tim, Roy, Danni and Guat Choo and offer our gratitude for all the effort they've put in.

Undeterred our work goes on with the same or more resolve to complete The Book on schedule.

Nobody said it would be easy!

Pete