“Words become sentences, twisted, difficult/The story weaves itself, always noisiest at night/As herds of words won't stop. . . " Wildebeest of Words/Breathe In” WritingProcessMoving OnInsomnia Author:Eileen Granfors
“Step-parents, those fairy tale villains, Have been given a bad name. They're easy targets. When the family goes awry How easy to blame them. I was blessed by the right steps...” Growing UpDivorceFamiliesStep Parents Author:Eileen Granfors
“The butterflies have flown away, like my ignorance and youth.” Coming Of AgeButterfliesMariposas Book:The Pinata-Maker's Daughter Source: The Pinata-Maker's Daughter
“Oh, my father, such a difficult man. His world turned on his axis. From "The Father Tamer" in BREATHE IN” LoveFatherWifeDisciplineDaughterSecretsFamilies Author:Eileen Granfors
“I am careful with the arguas (tomato caterpillars). Be careful with your mothers' hearts too, por favor." THE PINATA-MAKER'S DAUGHTER” LoveFamiliesComing Of Age Novel Author:Eileen Granfors
“But I see how he watches the stars, And he talks to people just because, And gee, it would be nice to have a friend." From "Fated" in BREATHE IN” DivorceNew RomanceFriends And Lovers Author:Eileen Granfors
“Never mind. Bye, Carmen. Don't go out and get radical or anything." THE PINATA-MAKER'S DAUGHTER” RelationshipsCollege LifeProtest Movements Author:Eileen Granfors
“Fall whispered through the window this morning, "Hello, I'm here.” SeasonsWeatherStirring The Depths Author:Eileen Granfors
“Mama and I sat on a burping bus full of chickens in cages, and round-eyed babies on round mothers' laps. (The Pinata-Maker's Daughter)” FamilyComing Of AgeLeaving HomeFamily Roots Author:Eileen Granfors