Tag Archives: Calcutta

How I Smuggled Drugs into Calcutta

Lea Wait, here. And, yes, I did that. Do note: although they were illegal for me to bring with me, the drugs included aspirin, vitamins, medications for scabies and other skin infections, and antibiotics. I also took children’s tape recorders, incubator parts, balloons, hair … Continue reading

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Adoption: One of my Daughters’ Story

Lea Wait, here. In honor of National Adoption Month, I thought I’d share the story of one of my daughters, and how 1985 changed both our lives. In 1985 I was single, living in New Jersey and working at AT&T. I had three daughters. … Continue reading

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This is My Life — and My Study

Lea Wait here.  People often ask writers what their writing habits or schedules are. My schedule isn’t as set as those of many writers …  research, plotting, marketing, and taking time to be with family and friends all take hours and days away … Continue reading

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