Author Archives: lucindastein

A Billboard Beckons

Posted on January 24, 2015 by lucindastein

Find yourself in Switzerland. Call Magic Carpet Travel Agency for your next getaway. Azalea Pruett finds herself in poverty after her husband’s death. She discovers that he’s left her with a mountain of debt, and her story becomes one of riches to rags. Forced … Continue reading →

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Suddenly Single

Posted on December 19, 2014 by lucindastein

 Zal Pruett never dreamed she’d be a waitress in a retro-fifties diner. But like a burger flipped on a hot grill, Zal’s life turns upside down after the sudden death of her husband.     To her dismay, she discovers … Continue reading →

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Making the Headlines

Posted on April 26, 2014 by lucindastein

After Zal Pruett moves to a historic mining town, she researches her family history only to find a skeleton dangling from the family tree. She discovers her great-great-grandmother staring out from an old photograph. A group of women poses outside a house … Continue reading →

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Would You Like to Dance?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by lucindastein

Back when I was single, I liked to dance at a local country bar with live music. I went simply to dance. I used a line on men who asked me where I worked. With a straight face, I informed … Continue reading →

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Fresh Starts

Posted on March 23, 2014 by lucindastein

Have you ever wanted a fresh start in life—to the point you’d take off to an unknown destination? After college, I headed to a state where I didn’t know a soul. I wouldn’t recommend it. But then, I was single … Continue reading →

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Whims, wishes, and Waterfalls

Posted on November 25, 2013 by lucindastein

One of my favorite places is Ouray, Colorado. The first time I experienced its magnificent scenery, I was smitten. A red rock amphitheater surrounds the picturesque mountain town. High above, the San Juan peaks brush the heavens. Dramatic waterfalls plunge … Continue reading →

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Vagrants and Visitors

Posted on November 17, 2013 by lucindastein

Every summer I anticipate a trip home to see my family. We live far enough apart that frequent visits are out of the question. I usually spend three full weeks visiting my family and enjoying every minute of it. (Okay, … Continue reading →

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Café Confessions

Posted on November 5, 2013 by lucindastein

The life of a waitress can be trying— demanding customers, messed up orders in the kitchen, spilled drinks, and constant motion. My short-lived encounter with waitressing at age eighteen led me to pursue other vocations. I learned when people go … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Barista

Posted on October 21, 2013 by lucindastein

From washed-up waitress to bookstore barista, Zal Pruett starts a new life in Colorado. In the historic mining town, she researches her family history and uncovers a skeleton dangling from the family tree. Unexpected attention from two men, leaves Zal … Continue reading →

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A Washed-Up Waitress

Posted on October 8, 2013 by lucindastein

Zal Pruett never dreamed she’d be a waitress in a retro-fifties diner. But like a burger flipped on a hot grill, Zal’s life turns upside down after the sudden death of her husband. To her dismay, he’s left her on … Continue reading →

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