oliverose29

Author: oliverose29

OLIVE ROSE STEELE never gives up on her personal goals and she encourages everyone to do the same. A published author, Olive spends most of her time writing inspirational pieces: AND WHEN WE PRAY (Suggestions and prayers for living in spirit), GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS (Insights for seekers of Self), THE SOLID ROCK (Other ground is sinking sand), CRY TOUGH (a Novel). Empowerment is what she does best and her books do not disappoint. Her writings are for the young, the not-so-young, and "baby boomers", who might be questioning "Self". She created LETS HAVE COFFEE, a platform for discussions about the challenges and issues of daily living. She also writes a series of Blogs titled: THE VIEW FROM MY COFFEE CUP. Olive enjoys the company of her granddaughters and frequently goes shopping with them.

September 6, 2015

THE VIEW FROM MY COFFEE CUP

I'm making my way into the storefront location of Tully's coffee shop in Bellevue, just east of Seattle. I'll sit at the vacant small table in the far corner by the large window and watch coffee lovers bustling in and out. Patrons hunch over their laptops and coffee, no one seem in a mood to talk about the weather. …

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July 4, 2015

The view from my coffee cup

I'm reading Eckhart Tolle's the POWER OF NOW while I wait for Carol and Joan to arrive at the coffee shop. Meera is skipping coffee this morning, she's accompanying her son to his therapist. I sip. My coffee is cold. I grimace. Carol walks in. She pulls up a chair and tastes her coffee. "You're still reading …

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April 6, 2015

The view from my coffee cup

Paul isn't a member of our group though he's a regular at the coffee shop. He walks in and places his order. He sips. "Coffee's too strong this morning" he says to no one in particular and then trots out in a huff. He puts his coffee on top of his SUV, starts the engine and off …

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Olive Rose Steele

I am Olive Rose Steele, founder of LET'S HAVE COFFEE, author, and authorpreneur. Ten years ago, I packaged everything I learned during twenty years of writing and self-publishing my books; and formed BLACKWOOD: Self-publishing Made Easy. My goal is to provide help and advice to writers, established and aspiring authors, and individuals wishing to fulfill their dream of publishing, and my work is recognized by people who’ve used my services.
“Scrap the old idea of looking for a “Mainstream” Publisher to accept your work.”
― Olive Rose Steele.