16 Ergebnisse.

This story is dedicated to all who dare to walk on holy ground by touching another human soul with love. (A thought suggested by Stephen Covey.) Why did I write it? It took over 12 years to complete the 16 books. I wrote it because I think it gives some perspective on the meaning of life. I have come to believe that God, at the creation, as a test of integrity, gave us a spirit with free will. A test of our integrity observed by God. I belie...

Well, you know how Book 13 ended. That question hanging in the air! This book starts the next morning, April 12th. Steve has to report back to the Army base in Georgia April 27th. That leaves Steve about 2 weeks in Berkinsville. Listening while Diane describes this time, you can just sense the tension that existed back then. Tension and excitement! Sort things out and build a foundation for their relationship, that was their goal. And they had...

So this is Annie again. As I said in the last book, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me. I am Annie, granddaughter to Janet and John. Remember, Diane is writing these books after the year 2000, over 30 years after the events she is describing. I'm assisting Diane at her request. Up to now, she has been ok handling descriptions of herself back when she was a beautiful model. And she has been ok wri...

Back to Florida. Back to work. -- Diane With stars in her eyes! -- Annie

Now it's time to execute the plan and deal with the unexpected. -- Diane

Here is where Janet prepares to deal with her problem. The story will tell it all. -- Diane

Now that John is seeking help with his fears, things are returning to the status quo. Janet's focus turns to the decisions and changes that are always considered at the formal mill end-of-year meeting. Specifically, John's possible promotion to Supervisor. Becoming a Supervisor would bring John to the point of being more assertive concerning their relationship. Thus making the Steve letters of much more serious concern. All this adds to the ex...

Now that Janet and John are engaged it's time to focus our story of the beautiful model and the handsome soldier. But we'll keep up on the dynamic duo also. With Ward's nightly tutoring, the pressure of weekly challenge tests, and their duties at the mill, there isn't much time to generate drama. The real fun with Diane and Steve is the ever present personality of Janet living in both their heads. Both want her to go away but pervasive memorie...

In Book 2 Janet said "goodbye" to Steve. Steve left her with important guidance concerning her goals in life. To bring things to a head with winning her father's respect, she needed to take on a problem at the mill and solve it. If that didn't win her what she wanted with her father, she could then move on to find other ways to fulfill her life. Thus began the idea of the BETS project. Again, I have only one fear in telling you this story, ...

As the story of Janet ended in the last book, I described her as a genus learning to spread her wings. And this was only the beginning. She was determined to gain her father's respect or give up working in the corporate office. John was pretty much in the dark about what she was about. Molly had given her room to secretly work on the BETS project only taking responsibility for authorizing the company time. And now it was going to come to a hea...

I remember this time so clearly. Janet suddenly felt the responsibility for others fall on her shoulders. And these others were families, husbands, wives, children. People she considered more experienced than her in living life. Suddenly she had a lot more respect for the responsibility her parents had been carrying through the years as she was growing up. I believe when her father asked if she was sure she wanted to play the game, he understo...

As we continue with Book 2 of the 16, Janet and John have had their first date. You've gotten to know George and Molly Berkins. I'll remind you they are the majority stockholders of the family-owned corporation. George Berkins is a great-grandson in a long line of Berkins' who established the town of Berkinsville. Together, the threesome, George, Molly, and Janet are operating the mill office of the complex business. In this book you will ge...

As we ended Book 4, Janet had at last challenged her father and won his respect. Ward was enjoying the success of his pupil. Janet was afraid for Steve and fearful of being found out. John was dealing with his deep suppressed feelings from Atlanta. Both John and Janet were aware, curious, and respectful of the others' privacy. John was winning the respect of the men at the mill. And Janet was determined not to let his interest in her wander. S...

At this point in the story, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me. I am Annie, granddaughter to Janet and John. Remember, Diane is writing these books after the year 2000, over 30 years after the events she is describing. I am assisting Diane at her request. The other thing you need to know about me is I inherited Molly's special sensitivity. Think of it as the 'family curse' if you like. I don't know ...

Well, here we are at the conclusion. I promised you the whole story of Janet's and my romances. You can't imagine what it has taken to write it. If you want to know about our lives after this story ends, please read the extensive epilogue at Diane's website. Annie has been essential to completing it, as I have recently been feeling my age. You've suffered through the difficult parts. Now I hope you will enjoy the rewards Janet and I achieved. ...

As Book 5 ended: Oh my! That spot on the back of Janet's neck! What a shock for her to realize he had that power over her! It was an important attitude adjustment for my friend and it showed! John has been cautioned that Janet's NOT going steady held serious implications. He knew he could not have serious long-term thoughts about her unless and until he made supervisor. And yet, she was engaging him into a relationship beyond all expectatio...