Reflections from Women

There are moments in our lives that are so significant they become etched in our memories.  They may be decisions, crises or challenges, or simply situations we stumbled upon. Yet, these moments change us in ways we never expected.

The Moment I Knew—Reflections from Women on Life’s Defining Moments is a collection of essays and poems about those unforgettable times in our lives.  Thirty women from six different countries share their personal insights from the wonder and sublime of everyday life to the unexpected crises.  You will see yourself in some of their stories.

What comes to mind for you? 

What is the moment you knew?  

About the cover photo and

the photographer Raisah Ali

Raisah Ali is a photo enthusiast whose passion has allowed her to capture lasting moments. Her images have been featured in magazines and travel websites. Born in the UK and now residing in the Caribbean, she is a student with the University of London, Royal Holloway. She is also the author of an upcoming English as a Second Language book, Juice, Juice, Fruit Juice published by Tun Tun Books. Raisah can be reached at raisahali@yahoo.com.

Interesting facts:

#1: We had authors from nine countries submit manuscripts for our book. The Moment I Knew has essays/poems from 6 countries and 3 continents! The authors are in these countries: United States, Canada, England, Trinidad, Bulgaria and Thailand.

#2:  The Moment Knew inclkudes...everlasting love, the end of a relationship, betrayal, an unexpected pregnancy, a son’s suffering, my daughter’s love, faith re-awakened, culture rediscovered, a trauma remembered, a loss unforgotten, death’s calling, my search for meaning, life’s journey, and the human condition exposed...This and more.

 #3:  Six authors in our book were selected for the Reflections from Women writing contest to be announced on publication day. Their words will move you. 

#4:  The Moment I Knew has a mother-daughter team from Trinidad West Indies. Our cover photo is by Raisah Ali, a creative young woman with quite a talent in photography! Raisah is the daughter of Nadia Ali, author of the essay, "The Bump and Me." Both mother and daughter will (coincidentally) be featured in our book  with our other authors.

#5:  Two of our authors (Lisa Ford and Janel Bongiorno Field) live in same small town and just met for the first time because of their essays in the book! They will be featured in an article in the Granville Sentinel.

#6:  Over half of our authors have been previously published in books and articles, including: Tami Herzer-Absi, Nadia Ali, Alice Coggin Bagley, Susan Black, Lisa Clark, Kim Evans, Lisa Ford, Jenny Graves, Kate Lacey, Mimi LaFrancis (K. Eaton), Corbin Lewars, Rebecca Love, Rachel Malis, Cyndi Pauwels, Grace Peterson, Noelle Sterne, and Terri Spahr Nelson (Editor).

#7:  A feature article was published about two of our authors and their essays in our book!  Congratulations to Janel Field and Lisa Ford! 

#8:  Two of our authors are also garden bloggers:  Donna Donabella on east coast and Grace Peterson on west coast!