by Winona Howe | May 28, 2025 | Blog
I know that Memorial Day was established to honor those who lost their lives in service to our country, but that wasn’t what Memorial Day meant to our family when I was a child. We didn’t have anyone who fit into that category. Two of my uncles served in the military...
by Winona Howe | May 28, 2025 | Blog
The second reading for The Penniman Menagerie was held on March 18 at the home of Carla Lidner. As the narrative takes place towards the end of the 19th century, the setting was perfect (although I doubt the Penniman Manor house was quite as elegantly furnished)....
by Winona Howe | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog
My husband says I’m superstitious, and maybe he’s right. When I woke up on February 13 it was a cold, dreary day, punctuated by recurring rainstorms. I was convinced that “A Date with an Author”—the launch for The Penniman Menagerie—was going to be a disaster, because...
by Winona Howe | Feb 9, 2025 | Blog
I hope you’ll be able to come to the reading/signing for my new book, The Penniman Menagerie. It will be held at the La Sierra University Library at 5 o’clock this coming Thursday, February 13. This book was a lot of fun to write–I hope you’ll...
by Winona Howe | Dec 25, 2024 | Blog
Christmas has always been my favorite season. I’ve always loved the lights, the music, the Christmas trees with their colorful decorations. Hot chocolate (particularly on nights when there was a hard frost) and lots of goodies. I’d lie on the sofa and stare at our...
by Winona Howe | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog
Sita and the Prince of Tigers is having a rerun at the Tyler Galleria Barnes & Noble from 3-5 on Wednesday, Febuary 7. If you want to buy a copy, already have a copy but would like it signed, or just want to stop by and chat for a bit, Sita and I will be glad to...
