Welcome to a world of natural images, satisfying stories, and comforting thoughts
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Between the covers of this 140-page paperback book you will find naturally restful pictures and nine very satisfying stories that go with those images. Some of the pictures are of my own paintings. Others are photographs that illustrate the stories. Each story is unique, but always has a "happy" ending, even though I have given the characters some obstacles to overcome. The stories and pictures are non-denominational and appropriate for all ages, genders, and cultures. Click HERE to see a sample story.
Image from the story, "Spello Flower Festival." A florist travels to Italy to find relatives and discovers an amazing festival there.
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Image from the story, "Morning Tea." A woman in a nursing home journals stories about her grandson, while she awaits his return from the Middle East.
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Image from the story, "The Old Red Barn." A widow finds a new purpose for the barn on her property with the help of her nephew and new friends.
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Click HERE for a sample story from the collection
To order a signed, discounted copy of My Peaceful Place, CLICK BELOW to order by PayPal ($18 + $3 shipping)
I have also made available some of the props used in my stories. Click below for links:
Also available.... Large Print edition!! ($22 + $3 shipping) Click Buy Now link below
I have also made available some of the props used in my stories. Click below for links:
- To have your own painting or print of my paintings I include in the book, CLICK HERE
- Lily's Pickle Bread recipe, is HERE
- If you like my saying, "Every new day is the start of a better tomorrow" and would like to see that on a mug, CLICK HERE
Also available.... Large Print edition!! ($22 + $3 shipping) Click Buy Now link below
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If you prefer to order by check, please send payment to:
Renee Heiss 18 Laurel Drive Tabernacle, NJ 08088 |
Foreword Clarion Review by Amanda Adams: An enjoyable short story and image collection, My Peaceful Place reminds us that no obstacle is too big to overcome with the right mindset.
My Peaceful Place: A Collection of Stories and Pictures to Comfort and Heal by Renee Heiss is a compassionate, introspective approach to inspirational literature.
Billed as a means for those who are isolated (such as hospital patients) to dwell on positivity and beauty during dark times, My Peaceful Place is a collection of short stories and natural, calming images. From a lonely florist traveling to Italy to connect with her lineage in “Spello Flower Festival” to a woman journaling about her grandson who has recently been deployed to the Middle East in “Morning Tea,” each piece is intended as a reminder that no matter how difficult or painful life can get, the situation will always get better.
In addition to natural images included as points of reference for each piece (for example, an image of a red barn flanked by snow for “The Old Red Barn” and a vivid collection of rain boots with flowers growing out of them for “The Rainbow Boots”), other calming images are also included, interspersed throughout the text.
The encouragement to introspection is a common theme throughout. Images are meant to evoke a familiar sense of calm, but the text, through highly relatable stories and inspirational passages, also fosters a sense of reflection, urging the audience to ruminate on the positive aspects of their lives.
At a concise 140 pages, My Peaceful Place is a quick read, meant to be a point of reference for inspiration. Unlike many short story collections, each piece is wholly different from the last, with a unifying theme of positivity connecting the group. For example, protagonists April, May, and June in “The Bridal Path” deal with rejection, loss, and, ultimately, redemption in the face of a brutal breakup while Solomon, Sarah, Maybelle, and Mack try to escape the bondage of slavery in “The Blue Shutters.”
Heiss’s writing style is easy to parse, light and uncluttered without too much detail. Plots are accessible, both straightforward and uncomplicated. The design of My Peaceful Place is a success, with images prompting feelings of calm and reflection. The stories lend themselves to being read over and over, different interpretations materializing with each read. Images also aid the book’s delightful brightness, making it hard to put the collection down.
An enjoyable short story and image collection, My Peaceful Place reminds us that no obstacle is too big to overcome with the right mindset.
My Peaceful Place: A Collection of Stories and Pictures to Comfort and Heal by Renee Heiss is a compassionate, introspective approach to inspirational literature.
Billed as a means for those who are isolated (such as hospital patients) to dwell on positivity and beauty during dark times, My Peaceful Place is a collection of short stories and natural, calming images. From a lonely florist traveling to Italy to connect with her lineage in “Spello Flower Festival” to a woman journaling about her grandson who has recently been deployed to the Middle East in “Morning Tea,” each piece is intended as a reminder that no matter how difficult or painful life can get, the situation will always get better.
In addition to natural images included as points of reference for each piece (for example, an image of a red barn flanked by snow for “The Old Red Barn” and a vivid collection of rain boots with flowers growing out of them for “The Rainbow Boots”), other calming images are also included, interspersed throughout the text.
The encouragement to introspection is a common theme throughout. Images are meant to evoke a familiar sense of calm, but the text, through highly relatable stories and inspirational passages, also fosters a sense of reflection, urging the audience to ruminate on the positive aspects of their lives.
At a concise 140 pages, My Peaceful Place is a quick read, meant to be a point of reference for inspiration. Unlike many short story collections, each piece is wholly different from the last, with a unifying theme of positivity connecting the group. For example, protagonists April, May, and June in “The Bridal Path” deal with rejection, loss, and, ultimately, redemption in the face of a brutal breakup while Solomon, Sarah, Maybelle, and Mack try to escape the bondage of slavery in “The Blue Shutters.”
Heiss’s writing style is easy to parse, light and uncluttered without too much detail. Plots are accessible, both straightforward and uncomplicated. The design of My Peaceful Place is a success, with images prompting feelings of calm and reflection. The stories lend themselves to being read over and over, different interpretations materializing with each read. Images also aid the book’s delightful brightness, making it hard to put the collection down.
An enjoyable short story and image collection, My Peaceful Place reminds us that no obstacle is too big to overcome with the right mindset.
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