All posts by Sonja Hakala

I have been a professional writer since 1987. I've written for newspapers, magazines, worked in the book publishing industry, and published novels and non-fiction books. In addition, I've guided numerous authors through the process of independent publishing, and offer workshops in that same vein. I'm the founder of the Parkinson's Comfort Project and over the course of six years, we gathered and gave away over 500 handmade quilts to people with Parkinson's disease.

Never Underestimate the Power of a Middle Child

G.G. Dieppe, now campaigning full-time for the open seat on the Carding select board, is feeling pretty chuffed these days.

Her town-wide mailing had a distinct sheen of professionalism sadly lacking among the local candidates. And her friends who live in the condos and houses surrounding the Mount Merino Country Club assure G.G. that all will be well come election day.

But wait, is that a dissenting voice I hear among the members of the quilt guild that G.G. controls?

The saga of Carding, Vermont continues tomorrow with a new Carding Chronicle.

Here’s a sample of what’s in store. Sure hope you can stop by.

SH.sew and sew