Beryl Singleton Bissell

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Location: North Shore of Lake Superior Minnesota
Gender:

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Relationship Status:

married

Profile updated: Jul 07, 2011
Last signed in: Feb 13, 2012
Member since: Oct 04, 2005

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Beryl Bereft of ideas, I need to reconnect with Gather's Writing prompts -- if I remember where they lurk.

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A New Main Character for Gather Favorite Lazar

recommended: 4 | comments: 11

A new paranormal mystery by prolific story-teller Aaron Lazar For the Birds held me in its grip until I finished it several days later. If I’d had more time, I’d have read it straight . . . more

Guilty because you write?

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Remember to Breathe

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Beryl's Activities

Beryl shared the post A New Main Character for Gather Favorite Lazar Feb 12, 2012 3:36PM EST

Beryl replied to a comment by Beryl Singleton Bissell on The Parrot Detective (Friday Writing Essential: Start it Off Well) Jan 20, 2012 8:51AM EST

"Shall we hope for another J.K. Rowling phenom?" more

Beryl commented on the post The Parrot Detective (Friday Writing Essential: Start it Off Well) by Birdie J. Jan 20, 2012 8:35AM EST

"You've hooked me Birdie. What a great opening." more

Beryl commented on the post The Signal by Birdie J. Jan 12, 2012 5:06PM EST

"As you lay on the ground, the cold and wind " felt the thin breath of air between body and clothes, and clothes and dirt, change to nothing, change to magnet, to stone," that was it. No great answers. . . ." more

Beryl commented on the post Rockport There Be Pirates - 011 Surreal America by Magi the magical poet is flowing with the wind Jan 11, 2012 4:05PM EST

"What a glorious photo essay. Your surreal work with photos deserves a prize. Each one broaches a point upon which to meditate. And the humor! Yours and those witty Rockport fellows and gals (gallows won't . . ." more

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About Me

People say I'm:

I think I know you!
Describe Yourself:

I am a writer and a columnist living on the North Shore of Lake Superior. My first book, The Scent of God, was released by Counterpoint and was a Book Sense Notable in April 2006. That same year I was named a "Best of 2006 Minnesota Authors."
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

A community of thoughtful, open-minded persons with whom to discuss current events and universal issues and acquire new friends.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

classical, rag time, international folk, Bach cantatas
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke and Mary Oliver, literary novels, memoirs, autobiographies, spirituality, nature writing, personal essays, Learning to Fall by Phillip Simmons, Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, Lying Awake by Mark Salzman, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, The Way to Love by Anthony de Mello, The Spiral Staircase by Karen Armstrong
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

After the Wedding, Pieces of April, My House in Umbria, The God's Must Be Crazy, Out of Africa, Ladies in Lavender, Antonia's Line, Il Postino, Cinema Paradiso, Lonesome Dove, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, The Overture
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

We haven't had TV for 5+ years but based on past viewing: West Wing, Ballykissangel, Keeping Up Appearances, As Time Goes By
Favorite Places:

Italy, Puerto Rico, British Columbia, Lake Superior, Sequoia National Park
Interests and Activities:

spirituality, environment, social issues, art of living, Hiking, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Canoeing, Reading, reading, reading.
Wish List:

World Peace, A successful presidency for Obama and transformation of US society into one seeking the common good of all humankind, To participate physically in a mission to the underprivileged
Looking for:

union with the divine

Affiliations

Political Affiliation:

Candidates I support:

Obama
Religious Affiliation:

Catholic
Employers:

Monastery of Saint Clare (15 years as a nun), Ave Maria Institute, Bosca Exclusives, Milkweed Editions
Colleges:

AA Anoka Ramsey Community College, BA Metropolitan State University

Major:

Creative Writing and Communications
High Schools:

Academia Perpetuo Socorro, Puerto Rico, Holy Child Academy, Suffern NY

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Captain Ken Pothier, Dec 29, 2011, 8:15AM EST

Beryl Thanks for the book writing pointer. A few weeks ago I took a weekend workshop with Mary Caroll Moore and it was just what I needed. Check out her web site marycarollmoore.com she has a great newsletter and blog. I know many must ask you for advice perhaps it could be passed on to them if you like it. Peace and Happy New Year. I hope to be back on Gather in 2012.

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Birdie J., Dec 27, 2011, 3:50PM EST

BERYL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss you, too, honey!!!!!! I love getting your email updates. I keep meaning to write back to you, but I never know what to say, my life has been so boring, just work work work. I moved, and now live in the Big City (ABQ). I love it here, the boys are thriving. Louis is 6'6" and going to college next fall, can you believe it?! Marty is a Freshman in HS, he was accepting into the arts high school. I'm so proud of both of them. Moving was a good move for me, I'm making my living as a writer, but writing for others isn't the same as writing for oneself, so here I am, about to dip into the ether. Much love to you!

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Rhonda Fochs, Aug 1, 2011, 2:53PM EDT

HI Beryl, Rhonda here, hoping you accept my friend request,

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Julie R., Jul 14, 2011, 8:33PM EDT

Beryl Amazon is cancelling the pre orders of your book, what's up?

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Jay M., Mar 1, 2011, 3:11AM EST

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, satan shudders & says...

"Oh no....he/she's awake!!!"

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Diana Raabe, Oct 9, 2010, 2:02PM EDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BERYL!!!

(tomorrow)

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Kathryn Esplin, Sep 20, 2010, 11:19PM EDT

I say I will be offline, but in truth.... i am both off and online. A writing shed is such an inspiration. I do hope you will check in more frequently, as I miss you, terribly. How is your second novel coming?

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Kathryn Esplin, Sep 16, 2010, 4:26PM EDT

Hello Beryl! i see you are here today. Hope you are well. Keep in touch. I am offline most of the time WRITING, WRITING, and popping in.

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Kathryn Esplin, Jul 26, 2010, 6:19PM EDT

Beryl,

You might enjoy this, an audio of me reading Tango Man, Slam Poem

HERE

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Tina Temm, May 14, 2010, 11:53AM EDT

So sorry about your loss of your dog - I know that hurts to loose one. I don't care what people say - they ARE part of the family!

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