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Alive again

by Rebecca Mance on 01/29/23

It is time to get back to life. I have not posted since 02/19 because a few months after that last post, we found out my husband had terminal cancer. It has been a very rough few years. He passed away May 8, 2021. You can find out what a remarkable man he was at the website I built for him josephfrankmance.com.

I spent from October 2019 to May 2021 caregiving (I had help). All through the rest of 21 and 22, I was dealing with loss and grief as well as figuring out the estate situation that comes with death. I am starting to feel more alive again.

I traveled, being unable to face Christmas at home, but also because I had some ideas for a new series and new romances. I am working on those projects, and hope to have a few new books out by end of year.

I have five collies now, all under the age of two. They keep me from feeling too lonely. So, get ready for a new series of books, but absolutely read some of my titles already available both in paperback and ebook! I am going to try and have audiobooks by the end of this year too! Love from Finnegan's Run.

Comments (4)

1. Eda Spivey Price said on 12/26/23 - 12:46PM

Merry Christmas to you! I was preparing to read The Chosen (again) today, when I saw your travel book and learned of your husband's passing. I'm so sad to see that. My husband died 1/3/21, after a grueling year coping with Lou Gehrig's Disease. So I will read your travel book with great interest as I'm still figuring out what to do with myself in my strange new circumstances. All the very best to you -- I think I'll dive back into your wonderful book The Chosen...(and I'm so happy to see that you'll be writing more books. You do come up with most interesting plots for your stories. Carry on! Lol

2. Eda Spivey Price said on 12/26/23 - 12:47PM

Merry Christmas to you! I was preparing to read The Chosen (again) today, when I saw your travel book and learned of your husband's passing. I'm so sad to see that. My husband died 1/3/21, after a grueling year coping with Lou Gehrig's Disease. So I will read your travel book with great interest as I'm still figuring out what to do with myself in my strange new circumstances. All the very best to you -- I think I'll dive back into your wonderful book The Chosen...(and I'm so happy to see that you'll be writing more books. You do come up with most interesting plots for your stories. Carry on! Lol

3. Rebecca Bernadette Mance said on 3/8/25 - 06:31AM

Dear Eda - It is comments like yours that inspires me to continue writing. I admit I have some work to do! I am working on Star Dragon, and I hope you will think that this one has an interesting plot. From there, I am considering revisiting one of the first books I ever wrote that needs serious overhaul (Star Dragon was an original book that I am rewriting). This book is a very different plot that involves soldiers and it is a dedication to my late husband. Thank you so much for leaving comments I only just saw this one but it is so appreciated.

4. Rebecca Bernadette Mance said on 3/8/25 - 06:34AM

Dear Eda - I am also so sorry for your loss. I understand so well what you went through. Warmest regards. Rebecca

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1.	Eda Spivey Price said on 12/26/23 - 12:46PM
	Merry Christmas to you! I was preparing to read The Chosen (again) today, when I saw your travel book and learned of your husband's passing. I'm so sad to see that. My husband died 1/3/21, after a grueling year coping with Lou Gehrig's Disease. So I will read your travel book with great interest as I'm still figuring out what to do with myself in my strange new circumstances. All the very best to you -- I think I'll dive back into your wonderful book The Chosen...(and I'm so happy to see that you'll be writing more books. You do come up with most interesting plots for your stories. Carry on! Lol
2.	Eda Spivey Price said on 12/26/23 - 12:47PM
	Merry Christmas to you! I was preparing to read The Chosen (again) today, when I saw your travel book and learned of your husband's passing. I'm so sad to see that. My husband died 1/3/21, after a grueling year coping with Lou Gehrig's Disease. So I will read your travel book with great interest as I'm still figuring out what to do with myself in my strange new circumstances. All the very best to you -- I think I'll dive back into your wonderful book The Chosen...(and I'm so happy to see that you'll be writing more books. You do come up with most interesting plots for your stories. Carry on! Lol
3.	Rebecca Bernadette Mance said on 3/8/25 - 06:31AM
	Dear Eda - It is comments like yours that inspires me to continue writing. I admit I have some work to do! I am working on Star Dragon, and I hope you will think that this one has an interesting plot. From there, I am considering revisiting one of the first books I ever wrote that needs serious overhaul (Star Dragon was an original book that I am rewriting). This book is a very different plot that involves soldiers and it is a dedication to my late husband. Thank you so much for leaving comments I only just saw this one but it is so appreciated.
4.	Rebecca Bernadette Mance said on 3/8/25 - 06:34AM
	Dear Eda - I am also so sorry for your loss. I understand so well what you went through. Warmest regards. Rebecca