Peggy Farrell

SURFING and SUNSETS in HAWAII

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:35:14 +0000

So, I started out the year in paradise, and I have to admit it doesn’t get any better than that. Standing on lava rocks and watching the ocean roll in and out during sunsets on Kauai and Oahu. Paddling through the ocean and catching waves. Life should always be that good. Now if I can just figure out how to move there…

Signing in Doylestown

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:50:24 +0000

Signing books in Doylestown last night was a one of a kind experience. There was something special in the atmosphere. Maybe it was the little angels from the live nativity scene out front who came in to visit between shows, flitting through the room with their fuzzy white angel wings bobbing in the breeze. Whatever it was, it gave the evening a sense of warmth and good cheer…just a night of artists and authors and patrons sharing hot chocolate and stories.

AHHHH…SUN, SURF, AND FAMILY IN OCEAN CITY AND WILDWOOD

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:03:02 +0000

There’s something so right about standing at the edge of the ocean and looking out over the horizon. Problems melt, and what sticks to your skin is the absolute wonder in those crashing waves.

New Happenings with Maui Snow

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:10:14 +0000

I’ll be signing books at the Wildwood Beach Writer’s Conference on June 7th and 8th. The event is being held at the Convention Center on the boardwalk. Also, you can find Maui Snow at Hooked on Books on Pacific Ave. in Wildwood, or at The Wild Ocean Surf Shop. If you’re in O.C. try the Ocean City Coffee Shop on 9th and the Boardwalk and in Cape May you can get Maui Snow at the Flying Fish or the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop. I’m also going to be signing at the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in July. I’ll keep you posted when the date is arranged. And as always, if you’re already at the beach, with Kindle in hand, you can download Maui Snow with the touch of a finger. Have a great day!

Surfs Up!

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:09:19 +0000

Summer is almost here, and I can’t wait to hit the beach. Warm sand, rolling waves, and time off to kick back and enjoy the view – what more can you ask for? Ohhh yeah – something good to read. Grab a copy of Maui Snow and head to the beach. Enjoy the book, but watch out for those giant waves (and those giant sharks) when you dip your toes in the water.

WAITING FOR SPRING

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:01:36 +0000

Snow again? Really? I looked out the window this morning to see snowflakes and dreary skies. Writing is a solitary endeavor, and it’s really great when you get an idea and all you want to do is hole up somewhere and bang it out. But it sure would be nice to look up from the page once in awhile, glance out the window, and spot a tulip, or a bluejay. I hope Spring gets here soon:)

SURVIVING IN JAPAN

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:23:28 +0000

The devastation in Japan is massive, but in the face of such destruction, the quiet determination of the Japanese gives me faith in humanity.

Tsunami hits Maui

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:54:17 +0000

Tsunami waves reaching upwards of seven feet have hit the coastline of Maui. The massive walls of water continue to roll in and out, all along the coastal waters of the Hawaiian islands. The tsunami was triggered by an earthquake along the coast of Japan that measured 8.9 on the Richter scale. The massive waves of the tsunami hit Japan shortly after the earthquake, before spreading across the Pacific in the direction of Hawaii. Hundreds have already lost there lives in Japan, and more are missing, as the ocean continues to wreak havoc along that coast. Besides the rushing water, the people of Japan are dealing with a series of aftershocks and fires, as well as the threat of of a nuclear incident due to a leak in the water supply that cools the core of the reactor. After hitting Japan, and Hawaii, the tsunami is expected to hit the west coast. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by these devastating events.

ERUPTING VOLCANOES, MASSIVE WAVES, AND AWESOME WATERFALLS. HAWAII IS SPECTACULAR

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:58:22 +0000

The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote islands on the planet. Situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, they are thousands of miles away from the nearest continent. You definitely get a sense of that isolation as you fly for hours and hours over the vast blue waters to get there. But once you arrive, you immediately get the feeling that you’ve been included into this uniquely friendly and exotic world. I hope you all get the chance to visit Hawaii someday. but until then, here’s a new excerpt from Maui Snow to keep you warm. None of us felt it. Not the surfers. Not the judges. Not the crowd. Maybe a couple of bugs in the sand, but no one paid attention when they scurried off. The rest of us continued our day as if nothing had happened. But it had. One of the lava pipes shifted slightly and started to collapse. The other, heavier pipe continued to run strong, spewing lava through the small hole that had erupted in the ocean floor.

VOLCANO ERUPTS IN HAWAII

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:05:54 +0000

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted late last night, spewing lava 65 feet in the air. Apparently, the floor of the crater crumbled in, which let loose spectacular columns of lava shooting into the air. Even now, fresh streams of liquid earth continue to flow over the side of the volcano and down into the ocean, adding precious new acreage to the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain. While the lava show is incredible, the danger it presents to the people who live nearby on the island is very real. Hawaiian residents are well aware that the volcano has been active for years, but until now, the lava flow into the Pacific Ocean has been relatively tame and regular. This newest change in the crater will undoubtedly be carefully watched.