Tag: writers
Burden of Family
© Dmae Roberts 2011
Thanksgiving meal with my brother went well till my husband and I noticed the duct tape wrapped around Jack’s fingers.
“What’s that?†I asked.
“I cut myself, †he replied.
I asked “how?†and there was … Read the rest
Sandra de Helen +Worship In Pink
Dmae Roberts visits with playwright Sandra de Helen who’s receiving a reading of her play in NYC. We’ll also spotlight a community celebration of breast cancer survivors at the Worship In Pink event in the Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Atrium.… Read the rest
Blueberry Therapy
© Dmae Roberts 2011
When my mom died, I tried to find activities that would help me with my grief so I went blueberry picking.
I enjoy berry season during Oregon summers. My experiences with picking began when I was … Read the rest
The Language of Flowers
Dmae Roberts talks with author Vanessa Diffenbaugh about her debut novel The Language of Flowers. This debut novel has been a hit in Europe and has recently launched in America. The book tells parallel stories of a young woman … Read the rest
Lisa See’s History
© Dmae Roberts 2011
I love reading Lisa See’s novels because I learn so much about history. Yes, I get caught up in the characters and their individual struggles and stories but I deeply appreciate the depth of her research. … Read the rest
Remembrance: On Time And Distance
Join Dmae Roberts for a special radio memorial on the 10th anniversary of her mom’s death. Remembrance: On Time And Distance is part memoir and a collection of radio pieces she’s produced about the complex ties that bind a mother … Read the rest