Tag Archives: Calcutta

How I Smuggled Drugs into Calcutta

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Lea Wait

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, Bombay, Calcutta, drugs, India, Mombai, smuggler | 12 Comments

Adoption: One of my Daughters’ Story

Posted on November 20, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, Calcutta, India, older child adoption, single parent adoption, WACAP | 6 Comments

This is My Life — and My Study

Posted on August 14, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

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 →