Ann Wertz Garvin

My writing space: Standing and Writing is the New Sitting and Writing. (*bear with me).

Ann Wertz Garvin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:49:28 +0000

Hi my name is Ann and I exercise. All reply: “Hi Ann.”
There are groups of us — exercisers — some loud and proud who wear their LiveStrong bracelets and their Camelback water sources whenever possible. And those of us who hide themselves in meetings with other exercisers who have felt the sting of the thinly veiled insult “I’m way too busy to exercise—must be nice.” We’re a minority and we get it.

http://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/guest-post-ann-wertz-garvin-author-of-on-maggies-watch/

Writing is Messy

Ann Wertz Garvin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:44:34 +0000

Writing spaces. I picture my favorite authors writing in sleek loft spaces in New York City or overlooking the ocean from a dove colored shingled cottage. Big dreamy sigh. Such is the glamorous life of an author. In the largest arrogant leap known to man I decided I could write a novel. What was I thinking? I had no loft space, no beach house, no chalet or cottage, hell no skills to speak of. I love that my writing space reflects that.
The rest about my writing space is here: http://savvyverseandwit.com/2011/01/guest-post-author-ann-wertz-garvins-writing-space.html

Accept No Substitutes

Ann Wertz Garvin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:14:58 +0000

I’m often asked what my inspiration was for writing a story about Maggie Finley, a quirky woman, filled to the brim with, a sort of hilarious fear. What was so interesting about how this mother-to-be with an unusual sense of justice? The thing is-I’m fascinated by parenting.
See the rest of the blog here: http://luxuryreading.com/anngarvin/#comment-35722

Before and After

Ann Wertz Garvin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:09:31 +0000

I dedicated my book On Maggie’s Watch to Julie, Meghan and Ella. Julie and Meghan are my daughters and Ella? Well, today is a fitting day to answer the question of “Who is Ella?” Fifteen years ago today one of my very closest friends lost her child, Ella. It was her due date, after an easy pregnancy and the last appointment before her doctor went on a long weekend; the only thing remaining before water breaking, sharp expectant pain, and the joyful tears accompanying a new born.
I’ll never forget the phone call from her husband. The elevator- drop feeling in the pit of my stomach. My friend lived six hours away and my husband and I drove it in a kind of fog. When we arrived, my sunny, gregarious girl friend was ashen, exhausted and vague. She perked up a bit when she showed me photographs of her daughter flawless in her death, solid and still.
It was before a lot of things for me. It was before I had children of my own. Before I learned what love was. Before I learned what it means to give your life over, and happily, to a tiny little being that has your eyes. It was before cell phones. So, after I left, in many ways I lost touch. Long distance was expensive and I was trying to get tenure, start a family of my own, and navigate a new marriage. Then, after some more, I had my own daughter and for the first time really understood my friend’s loss.
The wild chasm of chance, loss, and possibly opened beneath me and I realized that forever after the birth of a child you stand on the edge of a wonderful life and near insanity. A wonderful life filled with bench mark firsts; words, steps, boyfriends, and grandchildren or the near insanity of a lost future.
Ella, for me is both my before and after. She has allowed me to understand the egg shell of life we live in. Before Ella I never knew. After Ella I knew everything and couldn’t look away. Could do nothing but write and Ella is in every word.

Why I like being a woman

Ann Wertz Garvin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:56:58 +0000

If you like being a woman –my latest guest blog clarifies why http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-club-exchange-ann-wertz-garvin.html

Private Parts

Ann Wertz Garvin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:11:13 +0000

My writer’s notebook in my satin evening bag sits untouched. I stand apart from the polished, pore less, people murmuring about soccer schedules and the Indian summer we’re having. I try to join in, talk about my dress-a vintage number I thought was amazing in the store. I drink coffee to stay alert. I scan clusters of people looking for my husband. Instead, I spot a woman (read more....http://thediviningwand.com/2010/11/guest-ann-wertz-garvin-on-private-parts/)

20 Questions with Ann Wertz Garvin

Ann Wertz Garvin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:08:11 +0000

1. Bookmarks or dog ears? A little of both, I’m too unorganized to have a consistent system. 2. Dust jacket on or off when reading a hard back? Off! 3. Favorite author? Tennessee Williams, Erma Bombeck 3. Favorite genre’? Women’s fiction 4. What is the best book you have read in the last year? (read more at http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2010/11/20-questions-with-ann-wertz-garvin.html)

There by the Grace of God Go I (and You)

Ann Wertz Garvin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:06:04 +0000

I am so often asked what inspired me to write On Maggie’s Watch; a story of a woman so overcome by fear and possibility that she ventures out and takes matters into her own, often silly, hands. Friends, who know me, know I have that kind of nut hidden inside me and the honest ones know they do too. (read more http://www.peekingbetweenthepages.com/2010/12/guest-post-with-ann-wertz-garvin-author.html )

The Revealing of Ann Wertz Garvin

Ann Wertz Garvin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:03:44 +0000

http://thediviningwand.com/2010/11/ann-wertz-garvin-and-on-maggies-watch/

AnnWertzGarvin

Ann Wertz Garvin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:56:41 +0000

Giving this a try one hop at a time.