Sheila Deeth

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The Basics

Location: Oregon
Relationship Status:

married
Children:

I have children
(In College)

Profile updated: Aug 21, 2008
Last signed in: Sep 04, 2008
Member since: Feb 01, 2007

Friends

Renda B. ~ Leaving a 10 with my comment.	sheila (wish I was in Farmington NM) h.	Kay M.
lena k.	Liz G	Jennifer aka Jenn B.
Rony J.	Judi J.	Kathryn Esplin-Oleski

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Purely Political	For the Sake of Peace	What's Your Story?

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Spotlight

Ashes - poetry play on words - ash

rating: 10 | comments: 7

He cr ash ed the saucepan lids with wild delight Spl ash ing the night with sound. We wondered How did he get down there? He f ash ioned toys from unw ash ed socks . . . more

Pride - poetry please one word prompt

rating: 10 | comments: 5

Black and White - 1 - Easel Musings challenge

rating: 10 | comments: 13

Trip to England - 3

rating: 9.5 | comments: 21

About Me

Describe Yourself:

Sheila Deeth grew up in the UK and has a Bachelors and Masters in mathematics from Cambridge University, England. She moved to the States with her husband and three sons twelve years ago and recently became a US citizen. Since losing her job as a software QA engineer she’s written two novels, several collections of children’s stories, various illustrated Bible books and two drabble calendars, all of which she dreams of getting published some day.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Christian Metal reminds me of my son, Beatles reminds me of my youth, Enya reminds me of the countryside, Classics remind me of my childhood
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

I once confessed in a church meeting that the best book I'd read that week was by Steven King. I usually read several books at once, at least one serious fiction, one light, one religious non-fiction or science, and one short story collection.
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

House, Firefly, Dresden Files, Dr Who, Monty Python, Star Trek, Stargate SG1
Interests and Activities:

reading, writing, drawing, walking the dog

Affiliations

Religious Affiliation:

mongrel Christian
Colleges:

University of Cambridge, England

Major:

mathematics
Other Affiliations:

Willamette Writers, Oregon Christian Writers

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Amelia P., Sep 3, 2008, 8:25PM EDT

Dear Sheila,

Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it!

Amelia P

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Ellen M., Sep 1, 2008, 9:06PM EDT

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Barbra L., Aug 30, 2008, 2:30PM EDT

I loved your photo essay about The Trip to England - 3, Sheila. You're very good at these, ya know! :)

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Judi J., Aug 30, 2008, 10:19AM EDT

Warm Greetings to you dear Sheila. I'm so sorry you couldn't comment, but so happy you went to check our sites out. Thank you so much. :) I saw all these comments this morning when I got up and was so bummed that you couldn't comment. Hubby has fixed the problem so it should be fine now. On the left is a place you can sign up if you want to be notified when we post a new article on either site in case you want that notification. Did you listen to the podcasts? I'd be interested to know what you think. We will get better with practice. LOL Thank you so very much for your comments. I'm glad you liked the one about the ball of string. :)

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Ellie M., Aug 26, 2008, 10:34PM EDT

You'll at least have to visit Glacier before the one in Spokane graduates! It really is an awesome place. So much DRIER than this part of Oregon...but amazing...growing up with it, it was ordinary. But it isn't, is it?! Have a safe and enjoyable trip to Spokane. My middle daughter considered Gonzaga as a freshman last year...

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Teri R., Aug 26, 2008, 8:45PM EDT

Thanks Sheila,
I appreciate your nice comments.
Hope you are having a good week!

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Teri R., Aug 22, 2008, 11:09AM EDT

Hi Sheila,
Just a hello and a wish for a wonderful weekend!

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Maria Gilman-Nairne, Aug 21, 2008, 1:08PM EDT

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. Have a great week

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David Rochester, Aug 21, 2008, 10:24AM EDT

Sheila -- I noticed your comment on Sarah's article, and thought I would let you know that yes, there are plenty of small presses in Portland. One good way to find out who they are is to go to the downtown Powell's; they have a whole section of local independent publishers. Small press publishing is unlikely to make you much money, or any at all, but it's a good way to get started ... and frankly, with advances for most new authors being very small even from major houses, small press is a good way to get started, due to the chance for you to make personal contact, and have a greater degree of involvement in the editing and printing processes.

Another way to become familiar with or in the swing of Portland's small press scene is to start going to readings. There are plenty of them, and many are given by locally-published authors.

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Bethany C., Aug 21, 2008, 1:52AM EDT

Thanks for praying with us at Baby James Prayer Chain Group!

Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com

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