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Grace Dinnery

Grace Dinnery

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I am, at 67, on the most amazing and thrilling journey of my life. I have always dreamed of being an author, but I was busy raising a family and tending their needs.  I suffered a setback in 1995 via an anuerysim, but as it turns out, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.  I learned who my children really were, how strong they are and how much they love me as well as I them.  I have had an opportunity to also get to know my grandchildren and watch them grow and mature; all 12 of them of various ages.
 
I wrote this book as a legacy to tell them of my life, my feelings and expectations.  They are my reason for living.  They are the reason I do everything I do.  If I had a million dollars, I wouldn't feel any better than I feel now knowing my children love and respect me.

I have finally had my dream come true.  Through my friends and their encouragement I am now working on my second book.  I am on Classmates and the people in there have supported me, urged me on, been understanding and inspirational.  They let me know every day how much they love me and I am blessed beyond imagination. 

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p>Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame.<br /><br />This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers.<br /><br />This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end.<br /><br />Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective.<br /><br />Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.</p>

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<div class="bottomHalfPad"> </div> <div class="bottomHalfPad"> <div class="bottomHalfPad"><span class="bold"><strong>Note from Trenton </strong></span></div> <div class="bottomHalfPad">Hi Grace,<br />You're an excellent poet! It is always a bit magical when you find someone who can cunningly put together words, and breathe their own breath of life into them.<br />======================================<br /><div class="bottomHalfPad"><span class="bold"><strong>Note from Louis </strong></span></div> <div class="bottomHalfPad">Ode to Grace,<br />In a world where life is fraught<br />With evil notions and unsavory thought<br />Its so refreshing, its so good to read<br />Your inspiring words that we all heed<br />So, dear Grace, rest well our friend<br />Your body and soul will you mend<br />To once again uplift us all<br />Because you have God's call<br />All Your Friends<br />========================================<br />Note from Jack <br />Way to go Grace.....God is with you in your life as a poet and author. As you get accolades for your achievements think of how wonderful it is to write and have people read it and actually enjoy what you wrote. That's always a challenge for any writer....You have met that challenge and are a winner......Your WORDS speak for themselves....<br />Jack <br /><br />========================================<br />Note from Bret <br />Hello Grace<br />I really enjoy your views on life!!  You are very gifted.<br />Thanks for reaching out to me. The pleasure is all mine dear.<br />========================================<br />Congratulations! <br />Glad to hear your book is ready to go!!! Let us all know where we can buy a copy. You are very talented Grace. Jillian<br /><br />=======================================<br />Note from Connie <br />Bravo Grace! I love this poem! Really comes from the heart and you can tell it.<br />Connie<br /><br />=========================================<br />Note from Carlene <br />That will sure bring tears to your eyes.<br />Bod Bless<br />Carlene<br />========================================<br />I was thinking about you!!! <br />GRACE, WELL YOU OPENED UP, YOU BELIEVED IN YOURSELF AND YOU LOVED, YOU CARED AND YOU SHARED.  SO NOW YOUR DREAM HAS COME TRUE. YOU ARE AN AMAZING LADY AND I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF EVERYTHING, BECAUSE YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  GOD BLESS YOUR SWEET, SWEET HEART. HUGS AND LOVE!! YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS, SHERRY. THANK YOU FOR THE MANY DAYS OF SHARING YOUR POEMS WITH ALL OF US!  YOU GAVE YOUR ALL...GOD BLESS YOU...<br /><br />=======================================<br />Note from Becky <br />Grace, what a beautiful, well written poem.  You have talent girl.  Keep up the good work.  Have you ever considered writting a book?  Great wording....Becky<br />========================================<br />Note from Karen <br />Hi Grace:-) Thanks for inviting me into your circle of friends....:-) AND.....all I can say is WOW! What an amazing life story on your profile....:-) Can we buy your book on Amazon? Would love to read it...:-) Stay safe, &amp; Enjoy.</div></div></div>