“Samantha Waltz, like a good poet, writes from the heart. She has that rare ability to be honest and hopeful at the same time, a valuable commodity in our increasingly dark times.”
Bob Welch, Author and columnist
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BLENDED is blessed with great reviews
“Anthologies can be a tough sell as so many are uneven (in writing and editing) but I was blown away by Samantha Waltz’s Blended. It takes real skill and nerve to create such a seamless yet varied collection of perspectives of writers both familiar and not, step children and parents of varied backgrounds and sexual orientations. Though the stories are many, this collection feels like a story in itself and as such makes for a very satisfying and enlightening read. If you’re living in a blended family, you’ll probably see yourself (for better or for worse) and rethink some of your own preconceived notions. Or just read this book for the pleasure of immersing yourself in a great story about modern American life. I loved this book. ”
Karen Maeda Allman, Elliott Bay Book Company
More great reviews:
- Rewire “a stunning, insightful, and poignant collection”
- Understory Magazine “the wisdom of interlaced experience and the pleasure of fine writing”
- Kirkus Reviews “inform, wrestle with, and embrace these xunique challenges”
- Fourth and Sycamore—A literary journal of the Greenville Public Library “in turns lovely, funny, heartbreaking, infuriating, mildly terrifying, and incredibly validating”
- Library Journal
- Publishers Weekly
- Oak Tree Reviews
- Academia.edu
- The Mamafesto
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Waltzes team up to fight Alzheimer’s disease – Lake Oswego Review
While the couple have performed separately (in Samantha’s case she often performs book readings of her writing) this is the first time they have worked together, and they are approaching the effort with joy.
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Lake Oswego Review
Ducloux Waltz has another story in ‘Chicken Soup’ series
Lake Oswego author Samantha Ducloux Waltz has a story, “Accountability Partner,” featured in the recently released book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers.”
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Article by Barb Randall for the Lake Oswego Review
Barb Randall profiles Samantha Ducloux Waltz, Cinda Stevens Lonsway and Ken Gomes. This is a wonderful article profiling very talented writers from the Portland area.
Click here to read the article.
(photo by Vern Uyetake)
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Article by Heidi Williams, The Oregonian
Heidi Williams profiles Gigi Rosenberg in her blog post for The Oregonian. She highlights Rosenberg’s essay, “My Secret Father,” that is slated to be included in Samantha’s “Stepping Up” anthology.
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Williamette Writers
Samantha DuCloux Waltz speaks about her writing process at several chapter meetings of Willamette Writers.
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Lake Oswego Review
Life of a writer word perfect for Waltz
In the course of her everyday life, Samantha Ducloux Waltz gives people inspiration, courage and a fresh perspective on life. It’s her job. She is a writer.
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Runner’s Lounge
Meet the Writer
Our first stop is with Samantha Ducloux Waltz from Portland OR. She took some time to record a podcast with us as well as answer written questions…
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Woman to Woman Show
Alzheimer’s
Samantha discusses Alzheimer’s with LouAnn Edwards and Judy McKellar.
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Cup Of Comfort Blog
The Writer Behind the Story
February 12, 2010
Samantha has published 15 stories in 14 different Cup of Comfort anthologies, more than any other Cup of Comfort contributor.
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Ask Me About My Divorce
January 1, 2010
Samantha reads from her story, “Ask Me About My Divorce” in San Francisco.
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Moving on After Divorce
June 22, 2009
For most people, divorce equals failure. But for some women divorce can be the jumpstart to creating a positive new beginning.