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Christmas Pizza a short story by D. L. Gollnitz “Christmas Pizza” is published online by Faith Hope & Fiction The short story, “Christmas Pizza,” is a snapshot of two people facing their reality in light of hope on Christmas Eve. A Mexican American woman and her granddaughter, Maria and Ava, hold innocent expectations in celebration … More A Holiday Story
Published works by D. L. Gollnitz Work in the area of academic writing continues to get my attention. In early days of automated essay scoring (AES) software, educators debated the effectiveness of these tools. This technology has helped students improve written language by providing consistent and immediate feedback with grammar instruction. Artificial intelligence (AI) is … More Academic Publications
Casting Shadows of Gratitude a personal essay by D. L. Gollnitz “Casting Shadows of Gratitude” is published in Faith Hope & Fiction As we approach Thanksgiving week, memories created by family traditions stir in all of us. “Casting Shadows of Gratitude” is a personal narrative about Thanksgiving traditions that shape our lives. The text reflects … More Thanksgiving Reflection
I pile quilts on a table hoping to see the perfect combination of color, size, and style. Too many quilts, too many colors, too many sizes. It’s never an easy decision. Display guidelines rattle my brain in the selection process. Keep the display clean. Make sure your table is inviting. Guiding Question: Are you selling … More Chaos of Holiday Event Prep
Every author event is fun, brings relationships among readers and authors, and connects writers across genres. Authors appreciate conversations with readers. We learn about our communities and the types of reading they enjoy. We interact with readers of all genres and learn why people read what they do. Every reader seeks a unique literary experience. … More Author Events Offer New Opportunities
In this fiction novel that challenges religious beliefs, a haunting past is resolved when Ronnie confronts visions from heaven, faces evil that devastated her family, and supports unthinkable actions to reconcile past wrongs. Veronica Emma Mae Husting has reinvented herself more than once in a chase for elusive happiness. Ronnie finally comes home but experiences … More Mysteries solved . . .
The Hustings is a family saga that follows the life of the main character, Veronica, from birth to age seventy. She is born into privilege and is challenged to understand the difference between being happy and being rich. Ronnie moves away, marries for riches, and plans never to return. When her life falls apart, she … More An Intriguing Family Saga
Before we can get through Halloween. Correction. Before Halloween is even showing on my weekly calendar, holiday goods are being advertised. Decorations and events and recipes and fashion. And all good people who craft and write and sculpt and paint their way through life feel it is suddenly time to have an inventory of Christmas … More The Holidays are coming, the holidays are coming. . . Oh my!
There is guilty pleasure in reading. . . . But guilt never seems to win! … More Are you guilty of reading?
I stumble when people ask the simple question what are your books about? I’m not good with canned answers, even though that’s what authors are told to do – find one or two sentences that summarize their books. You know the elevator summaries, like this from The Hustings: A Family Web: When a family estate … More What’s your book about?
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