Tag Archives: Pandemic

I’m Back

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: As many of you know, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Truthfully, it’s been a long time since I’ve done any serious writing. We’ve all known that this past year and a half have been tough … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaughn's Posts | Tagged Family, indy book stores, Isolation, Pandemic, writing, ZOOM meetings | 6 Comments

Writing After The Pandemic

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Brenda Buchanan

I’ve been thinking lately about a literature class I took in high school that focused on the work of some of the most well-known writers of the early twentieth century. While the old-school denizens of the English Department marched us … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Lost Generation, Pandemic | 6 Comments

COOPED-UP BLUES?

Posted on December 17, 2020 by susanvaughan

Feeling blue? The you-know-what that starts with p got you down? You aren’t alone. Liquor sales are up. Many people report insomnia, lack of interest in activities they previously did daily or weekly, and downright depression. I know at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts, Uncategorized | Tagged dark winter, holidays, Maine, Maine Crime Writers, mystery writers, Pandemic, Susan Vaughan | 8 Comments

What I Did During My Government Imposed Covid-19 Imprisonment

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn C. Hardacker here: Since March of 2020 we have had an entirely different way of living forced upon us. For three months most of our retail stores have been closed, we’ve had to adapt to wearing face masks (although … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vaughn's Posts | Tagged Author appearances, book marketing, book sales, Pandemic, Vaughn C. Hardacker | 5 Comments

Maine Librarians Can!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Brenda Buchanan

This will go down in history as the summer of can’t. Can’t experience the anticipatory happiness of hearing musicians tuning up to play a concerto. Can’t applaud as the Pride or Independence Day parade marches by. Can’t take in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Bangor Public Library, Blue Hill Library, Camden Public Library, innovative programming, Jesup Memorial Library, libraries, Maine State Library, Pandemic, Porter Memorial Library, Portland Public Library | 6 Comments

My Thoughts Are Like Sanderlings

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Brenda Buchanan

During this trying time my brain frequently skitters from thought to thought in approximately the same manner as this flock of sanderlings feeding along the line of an incoming tide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh71ExBEXfI The best I can do under the circumstances is … Continue reading →