KINDNESS
By Paulette Mahurin
Author of
The Persecution of
Mildred Dunlap
I’m often asked, “What
is your inspiration for writing?” and one simple answer commonly arises,
acts of kindness. Not just kindness in a vacuum but in the face of the world we
live in, tragedy upon tragedy, a simple smile, a touch, giving someone some
time, can mean so much. Here I am at a complete stranger’s blog site, Booksy
Violet, her moniker on her e-mail, signing off communications Tracy/Violet, and
I have to wonder who is this person?
My thoughts immediately go to all sorts of things,
naturally, she’s a writer, like me, and then I draw a blank, at least in my
thoughts, but in my heart, that’s another matter, for this stranger has filled
it up. I’m bowled over with her kindness to want to help me promote my book, a
simple act of kindness and what does it all mean? Since all my profits are
going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, the first and only
no-kill animal shelter in Ventura County, CA. then it means she, Booksy Violet,
is helping to save lives, furthering my motto of read a book, save a life.
But it doesn’t end there, for she is also helping to further
a message of tolerance.
My book has been written up in large scale press and
national magazines in the U.S. for its pro-tolerance/pro-human rights message
and so my new friend, Tracy/Violet, you’re helping to forward something greater
than just you and me, tolerance, a peaceful way of living in a world of
differences. You’ve embraced all this by inviting me in, with your simple and
wonderfully sweet act of kindness and I thank you.
Just a few words about my book for anyone who is now just
coming across it for the first time. In 1895, Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for
“indecency” in Britain. He was sentenced to two years in a prison of hard
labor, to sleep on a wood board, walk a tread mill six hours/day, eat watery
porridge, and not allowed as much as pen and paper, all because he loved
another man and wanted to be with him. When the news of his imprisonment rang
out over telegraphs around the world it changed the views on homosexuality from
a civil tolerance to outright hatred and abuse. The impact of his imprisonment
on a small Nevada town, a lesbian couple in particular, is the focus of the
story, but this is not just a story about homophobia; it also encompasses
anti-Semitism and racism. It is a chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all
its unintended and devastating consequences and how love and friendship heal.
I’m grateful to be here, with my new friend, no longer a
stranger, Booksy Violet. I’m grateful for anyone who reads this and wants to
pick up the book and read it, spread the word, or help in any way, in the name
of tolerance and also perchance to save a few dogs and cats from being on death
row, to help them arrive into their forever homes with wagging tales.
Author Bio:
Paulette
Mahurin, an award-winning author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai,
California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--Max and Bella. She
practices women’s health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time.
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Another heartfelt thank you for hosting me at your great site today. I'm grateful for this. Paulette
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure, luv. Truly. :)
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