Published by ObscureWriter on July 29th, 2011

September on Echo Creek portrays a socialite’s exodus from, and final realization of, an intimate’s betrayal. Accompanied by a CD from the singer whose lyrics are found within, this book is explores a life both in transition and danger, written wonderfully:

“Her paints mixed and lodged on the pallet, Gaylynn set upon the task of making each stroke, each daub of paint a perfect reproduction of what her eyes saw. Her feelings for the spot would not allow her to do otherwise. She wanted to remember every rock, every fern, the exact structure of the rock formation creating the falls, the way the water cascaded down to the clear pool below. These objects, stable as the streambed Echo Creek’s waters flowed through, were dear to her, reverent parts of a new life she hoped for. The place and its people were fresh and honest—symbolic of the life she sought.

In attempting to make the painting precisely what she saw, the scene on the canvas and the murmuring waters revealed another truth. As there had been changes within Gaylynn during her September on Echo Creek, there were subtle changes to the stream’s surroundings. Summer’s lush green was evolving into fall’s old olive with the first hints of gold, tan, red and orange soon to follow, appearing in the foliage. The best she could do was catch a fleeting image and record it, for Echo Creek was a never-ending work in progress. These changes would continue until time ceased to exist for this magical spot. The falling waters told Gaylynn she must understand life is the same. And content in that knowledge, Gaylynn resumed painting, her heart holding the brush.”