Barbara Bashore

“Life can be short. Who knows how much any of us has left? We shouldn’t let things fester or go unsaid. I just wanted you all to know.”
― Leia Stone, House of Light and Ether

“It’s nice to meet you, Oliver,” I say in a hushed tone. He doesn’t respond, but I see him smile down at the page of the book he’s back to reading. So I sit with him. This boy I barely know. In a setting that is all new. In a silence that is companionable. And I can’t remember the last time I felt so at peace.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Eyes

“No. Bought it with my allowance. We just got back from the bookstore. It’s a gift.” I blink at the blue-eyed boy. And then back down at the book in my lap. People have given me gifts my entire life. Expensive gifts. Over-the-top gifts. But this… “This is my favorite gift I’ve ever received,” I tell him, my voice thick. His chin drops and he smiles shyly into his lap.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Eyes

“don’t deserve this.” Her lips wobble as she stares down at the check again. “Rosalie.” I say, and she takes a deep breath. Our eyes lock, and I give her a moment to get her bearings. Then I tell her the simple truth. “You are worth every penny.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Love