Who am I?
(Updated 14 March 2014)
I don't very often visit my bio pages, but invariably when I do--to introduce a new release or advise my fans of a special promotion--I'm startled to see that "Who am I?" needs updating, Startled, because I don't feel updated in person, yet obviously I and my life are in constant flux.
That grandbaby in the first photo is now four-years old. Two-year old Peter, is now in Kindergarten . I welcomed two granddaughters and said the final farewell to my mom--all in the same year.
I can now add a Puerto Vallarta whale-watching trip to my travels, along with a great Jamaican vacation.
Instead of having two published books, I now have five--with another in the wings.
Some things don't change, though. I still ask the same question--"I know who I am, but what will I become?"
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"Schrödinger’s Cat", a psychological quantum sci-fi thriller that spans two universes, was released in print and ebook format in August 2011 by Wolfsinger Publications.
Who am I?
(Updated 14 March 2014)
I don't very often visit my bio pages, but invariably when I do--to introduce a new release or advise my fans of a special promotion--I'm startled to see that "Who am I?" needs updating, Startled, because I don't feel updated in person, yet obviously I and my life are in constant flux.
That grandbaby in the first photo is now four-years old. Two-year old Peter, is now in Kindergarten . I welcomed two granddaughters and said the final farewell to my mom--all in the same year.
I can now add a Puerto Vallarta whale-watching trip to my travels, along with a great Jamaican vacation.
Instead of having two published books, I now have five--with another in the wings.
Some things don't change, though. I still ask the same question--"I know who I am, but what will I become?"
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| My five books |
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| Photo by Dave Brosha Photography |
Am I the young girl growing up on a small farm near Tofield, Alberta? Playing with kittens in the hayloft? Catching frogs and dragonflies? Making snow angels? Puddling in the creek in the springtime? A child growing to adolescence bereft of a TV, running water, telephone, and electricity? The child, who at fifteen gets her first story published in Wee Wisdom Magazine?
Who am I? Am I the young adult who moves to Edmonton, learns of ids and egos, Skinner’s box, psychotropics, and the criminal mind? Who becomes a psychiatric nurse? Who gets her first article published in Unity Magazine?
Who am I? Am I the adult who achieves a Journalism Diploma from Grant MacEwan College and becomes a reporter/photographer for the Viking News?
Who am I? Am I the woman-in-love who gives up her career to marry, moves to Strathcona County, and has three babies in three years?
Am I the Office Administrator for the family-owned company, who relocates with the business to St. Paul, Alberta?
Am I the Reporter who becomes the Editor for the St. Paul newspaper, The LakeLander?
Am I a volunteer with the RCMP, the St. Paul Curling Club, and Ducks Unlimited?
Am I this woman, cradling her first grandchild in her arms in a mansion on a hill, the sound of the fountain in the Atrium taking me back to those creek-puddling days of long ago? Am I the woman who does Yoga, is learning to cross-country ski? Is trying to find a publisher for her novels?
Yeah, I am all of that.
I stroke the baby’s palm and he curls his fingers tightly around mine. “Peter,” I whisper. “I know who I am, but what will I become?”
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| Generations: Me & Mom. She wrote & published children's short stories |
Who am I? Am I the young adult who moves to Edmonton, learns of ids and egos, Skinner’s box, psychotropics, and the criminal mind? Who becomes a psychiatric nurse? Who gets her first article published in Unity Magazine?
Who am I? Am I the adult who achieves a Journalism Diploma from Grant MacEwan College and becomes a reporter/photographer for the Viking News?
Who am I? Am I the woman-in-love who gives up her career to marry, moves to Strathcona County, and has three babies in three years?
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| Me and those I love |
Am I the Office Administrator for the family-owned company, who relocates with the business to St. Paul, Alberta?
Am I the Reporter who becomes the Editor for the St. Paul newspaper, The LakeLander?
Am I a volunteer with the RCMP, the St. Paul Curling Club, and Ducks Unlimited?
Am I this woman, cradling her first grandchild in her arms in a mansion on a hill, the sound of the fountain in the Atrium taking me back to those creek-puddling days of long ago? Am I the woman who does Yoga, is learning to cross-country ski? Is trying to find a publisher for her novels?
Yeah, I am all of that.
I stroke the baby’s palm and he curls his fingers tightly around mine. “Peter,” I whisper. “I know who I am, but what will I become?”
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| A rare moment of contemplation for the 2-year-old grandbaby |
Biography for Eileen Schuh
Published Books:
"The Traz", an inter-generational novel for at-risk teens and the adults in their lives. The first in my BackTracker series. Bikers/blood/drugs. A girl, a man, and the law. Available as a paperback. Soon to re-released as 2nd edition eBook under the Imajin Books banner.
"Schrödinger’s Cat", a psychological quantum sci-fi thriller that spans two universes, was released in print and ebook format in August 2011 by Wolfsinger Publications.
Cyberspace Presence: Website http://www.eileenschuh.com Blog: Magic of the Muses http://eileenschuh.blogspot.com Monthly column: http://criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com/
Canadian Citizen, Alberta resident
Journalism Diploma: Grant MacEwan College
Reporter/Photographer: Viking News
Reporter/Feature writer: The LakeLander, St. Paul
Feature articles included:
- a tour of the intimidating and historic convent in St. Paul
- an onsite interview with the owner of the haunted castle at St. Vincent Lake
- interviews with both promoters and detractors of the development of the Iron Horse Trail
- coverage of the early-morning fire that destroyed the Saan Store on main street
- Federal, Provincial, and Municipal election coverage
Editor: The LakeLander
Published Articles:
- Unity Magazine
- Wee Wisdom Magazine
Memberships:
- ‘Writers Guild of Alberta’
- ‘Crime Writers of Canada’
- ‘The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’
Other Education: Psychiatric Nursing
Volunteer Experiences:
- For the RCMP: Secretary and patroller with St. Paul Citizens on Patrol
- For the St. Paul Curling Club: Secretary/Treasurer and fundraiser
- For Ducks Unlimited, Search & Rescue St. Paul, & the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce: a variety of experiences
Travel Experiences:
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| Haesingdang Penis Park S. Korea |
- South Korea: experienced being a visible minority. Enjoyed learning about the culture. Gamsa hamnida, Korea! (Thank you.)
- Across Canada: Victoria to Newfoundland and north to Yellowknife where I’ve experienced both the summer and winter solstices. We did a road trip to the Yukon and Alaska.
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| Fun in Boulder Creek, Colorado |
- United States including Las Vegas, Yellowstone Park, Wisconsin, Colorado
- Mexico: Riviera de Maya. Skinny dipping in the Caribbean under a full moon
- Dominican Republic: toured the Columbus family’s home place
- Cuba: smoked cigars (Had to quit smoking all over again!)
- Costa Rica- coast to coast. Zip-lined in the Rain Forest. Saw sloths, Cayman, an active volcano, active (and very noisy) Macaws & monkeys. Almost stepped on a coral snake.
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| A Panamanian sloth |
- Panama - saw the canal
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| Parasailing over the Pacific in Panama |
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| I am a green witch on Monday mornings before coffee |
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| I am playin' in the mud |
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| I'm a Nana |
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| I'm a Governor General's Medal recipient |
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| I'm an author: posing in Yellowknife |
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| I am excited to get my proof copy of THE TRAZ paperback |
