Grace Peterson
Grace Peterson is an author, columnist and blogger. She is a staff member of the of Memoir Writers Society and has published essays in several anthologies. She lives in western Oregon, sharing a home with her husband (and four furry felines) while their four grown children come and go. REACHING—A Memoir was released in May of 2013 and covers subjects such as mental health, postpartum and spiritual abuse. Her second book, a gardening memoir is slated for publication in 2014. She can be reached by visiting her blog at www.gracepete.com.
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Subplots By Grace
http://www.gracepete.com/
My subplots deal with everyday topics and sometimes issues of recovery from mental health impairments and religious/spiritual abuse. I enjoy hearing from you. Please feel free to leave a comment or email me. Thank you for visiting. EMAIL: grace at gracepete dot com
LATEST ARTICLES ( 71 )
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Guest Post: Nancy Christie's Cover-Reveal!
Hi Peeps. I'm honored today to share the words of author Nancy Christie as she reveals the cover and back story of her soon-to-be-published book. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Sandusky's Wife, Puhleez!
THE LENGTHS THAT PEOPLE will go to to save face is shocking. In an interview on NBC's "Today" Dottie Sandusky, wife of convicted child molester and former Penn... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Speaking Out
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence becomes an act of rebellion. --Albert CamusAs you probably... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
The Writing Process Blog Hop
Hello Everyone,Amazon Mary Clark, author of Tally: An Intuitive Life, invited me to participate in a blog hop. Please visit her blog and check out her book on... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Writing Process Blog Hop
AmazonHELLO, PEEPS!Mary Clark, author of Tally: An Intuitive Life, invited me to participate in a blog hop. Please visit her blog and check out her book on... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Most Embarrassing Moment
YOU KNOW HOW WE ALL have a most embarrassing moment at the ready to share when we're asked, usually at a social gathering of some kind? Mine is easy to recall... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Book Review: Such Is Life--Short Stories
BACK IN NOVEMBER you may recall, I had the pleasure of sharing my blog with Jeri Walker-Bickett who discussed what she calls "Literary Landscapes." You can... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Guest Post: Nancy Christie
HI EVERYONE, TODAY I AM interviewing author and Nancy Christie, author, blogger and teacher.Your writing background is quite impressive. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
A Trip to Another Planet--The Mall
LAST SATURDAY, I HAD THE PLEASURE (and I use that word loosely) of accompanying two of my daughters on a trip to the mall. They shamelessly employed blackmail,... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
On the Lighter Side Part 3
SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN I was in therapy, I remember asking my doctor about family dynamics during the 1960s. Specifically, I wanted to know how children were... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Book Review: Pushing Back the Darkness
DECEPTION IS A TRICKY THING. Rarely do we realize we're being deceived. If a well-meaning friend points out a deception, we'll argue, make excuses, get... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Book Review: Two Hearts--An Adoptee's Journey Through Grief to Gratitude
See AmazonA year and a half ago author Linda Hoye wrote a guest post for this blog with the release of her memoir TWO HEARTS--AN ADOPTEE'S JOURNEY THROUGH... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2014 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Back To Reality
IT WAS A FOGGY DRIVE TO WORK this morning--both inside my head and outside my windshield. Although my route and routine are familiar, having a week-long break... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I love Charlie Brown. So I'm wishing you a Charlie Brown Christmas. Thank you for visiting my blog and for commenting.I appreciate all of you more than I can... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Pathological Persuasion--Introduction
IN ADDITION TO POSTING MY LIFE'S SILLY and not-so-silly subplots, I've wanted to use this blog to go a little deeper into topics that have touched my life in... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Winter Is Not For Wusses
AS A BONAFIDE winter weather wuss, I should have let my first encounter convince me to just stay home, indoors away from the evilness of winter. It happened as ... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Who's In Charge Around Here?
WHILE THE KITTENS humor me on another tab and work-related things have me mentally attuned to my surroundings, looming thoughts of winter keep me slightly on... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
More Fun With the Internet
HI PEEPS. I HAVE A GUEST POST almost ready but it involves a decent chunk of time to type up. Rather than rush through it, I'll post it next week with this... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
The Things You Learn on the Internet
DO YOU HAVE GOOGLE ALERTS? For those unfamiliar with this cool app, Google Alerts simply sends you a link via email anytime the words of your choosing are... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE -
Guest Post: Jeri Walker-Bickett
HI GUYS. I HOPE YOU'RE all well and happy. I have a special treat for you. Jeri Walker-Bickett is one of my many online acquaintances and I'm honored to have he... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE