A now famous writer once told me; "writing a book is just a bunch of little articles all put together." That bit of advice helped me to launch my first book, Sacred Harvest which was published in 2002. I can't say that the copies flew off the shelves but I did have a respectable feedback from it and a few good checks. Since then I have concentrated on slice-of-life articles for various magazines. Some of them are; Woman's World, God Allows U-Turns, Chicken Soup For The Soul and Guide.
I write mostly about things that have affected me deeply. Emotional healing, teens and drugs, humor, and relationships. Much of my material I've taken from my own experiences. I have just signed a contract with Dragonfly for a children's book that will be out next year.
I am married and have four grown boys, the joy of my life. I'm blessed with thirteen grandchildren and a 93 year old mother.
My favorite past time is working in my flower garden, writing of course, and traveling. I hope you all enjoy my contributions. Please check out my picture and web page at http://www.carolgustkebooks.com

My passion is ...

Relationships, my kids, decorating, spiritual truths

I know too much about ...

What causes grief

My parents always told me ...

Don't be sharp Don't be flat Just be natural

My childhood ambition ...

To be a famous movie star

My favorite memory ...

catching a huge pike

Why I write ...

It helps me to heal, I want to share with others, I just plain enjoy it.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

How to Market Your Book

My first job ...

Soda clerk

My best moment ...

Every day is my best moment

My inspiration ...

To leave a few lives changed by my influence

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Grandparents: How my child's parenting choices are worse than mine

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Each time I visit my son, Phil, and his family, I wonder to myself; Where did I go wrong? He has four children and each of them slept with him and his wife until they were old enough for school. There has never been a scheduled bed time or meal time. In fact, most meals are eaten out.

The front and back yard are littered with tools, bikes, hoses, shoes, and a variety of stuffed animals. Speaking of animals there is a huge three story cat house on the back porch which holds thirteen cats. There are also two dogs, a pet snake, gerbil, and two love birds, all in cages and in different l...

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