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Eva Lacks |
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 PUBLICATION HISTORY:
1989: I wrote a
poem entitled REFLECTIONS, for which I
received a certificate for Who's Who in poetry for
outstanding achievement, also Golden poet award from World
of Poetry. For REFLECTIONS I received
Honorable mention from Great Poems of the western world.
World of Poetry. I had
published in Poetic Voices of America, HER CALMNESS,
Sparrow grass Poetry Forum. Published by
World of poetry HIS LOVE, with a Golden Poet
Award honorable mention. LOVE
to be published in Immortal Verses 2007: VAUMC Feb. 24th Devotional
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Thinking now about when I began to write, I am reminded that about age 9 I simply loved to be told to write a fiction story, something that I could allow my imagination to roam freely. However, all along the way poetry was fun and I thought it best, because I had the idea at that time, that work needed to be long, almost novel size to be considered a story, therefore I stuck to poems to convey or paint my picture. I wrote a piece entitled Never Say, Never, and submitted it to a publisher, then a couple of years later, there was a film with the same title. I saw the title of a movie lately, Then There Were Three,". I was writing a book with almost the same title manuscript. I lost it in a fire in 1979 "Then there were four". The thought process remains in my mind still, but, it seems to be on back burner. I am currently working on Little Girl Lost -Until. The story of a middle child of four who is very private, shy, creative, but not given an opportunity to express her feelings, ( Until), Ironic. After the fire in which I almost lost my life, I gave up writing, the contracting of building another new home took my time. I did write some short stories for illustration by my niece. I have designed and made clothing, not domestic enough to do all that sewing, however. I do like the designing. My first job was with an insurance agent, general insurance, 1965-1972, the agent retired and since I participated in all the aspects of the agency, I opened my own insurance agency 1972-1979. In 1965 I recorded a single record at Fairystone Recording Studio, I was given a contract to sign with Columbia Recording, but, being young, I did not sign. Being a person of deep faith, I believe in myself and feel God gives me something to do to suit the occasion. I still sing, a God given talent, and the idea of making a CD is still lying in wait. Being so young I missed an opportunity to prove myself. 1981 I went to work for Dept. of Social Services) as supervisor of a government program for the needy. I enjoyed working with people and being able to assist with true need. I had taught the adult Sunday school at McKendree Methodist Church for 15 years, was lay speaker, wrote and delivered sermons, I still do at the UMC in Clover. Va. In 1989- 1990 I wrote many poems and started several stories. In 1996 during an illness color pencils were brought to the hospital to sketch and paint. On one drawing and coloring, nothing in particular in mind )an image emerged that appeared to be an image that some associate with a picture of what God might look like. . When the nurses and doctor saw it they were impressed. My daughter bought me the watercolor items needed to paint. I did several nice painting like THE KILL etc. In my paintings) my emotions were revealed relating to my illness of cancer. Bright vivid colors on all paintings. THEN when I tried to switch to pastels etc. I lost interest in painting pastel was not interesting and our daughter confirms, "mom you are simply not a pastel person, you are more vibrant and bold in all the facets of your work". It was almost like I had finished all I needed to concerning that illness. 2002 I again started to write funny, sad, fairytales, fiction, real experience and mysterious humorous prank type stories and continued to write inspirational songs that I sang in church. 2005 I joined the writers workshop and I am again interested in learning more about writing. The writing of Little Girl Lost- Until causes much anxiety and is not my favorite writing time, yet I continue to work on it. Finish it, I don't know. I think books will stay with us, audio cassettes that people can attach to their ears and go about their work as opportunity permits. When I’m not writing or painting.. I go to a quiet place and read mostly medical literature or inspirational stories, listen to smooth jazz, easy listening. Daydreaming in warm sunshine of far away places provides relaxation. Another relaxing pastime for me is going in to an art museum and staring at pictures to ascertain the emotion in them. Attending antique shows provide great entertainment. being an active Antiques dealer for thirty one years. I think it would be nice to be remembered as a happy, honest, self made author who enjoys living in the present time best with a spark of God given talent to convey many make believe and real life stories or poems that will move, delight, amuse, alarm maybe outrage. An author who enjoys spending time at the computer screen digging diligently and examining many thoughts that make stories, not necessarily literature, but good stories. A simple yet complex writer. I felt driven to write at one point to reveal yet repress- What I felt, How I coped, and To Say not aloud what I was about. At this time it's an adventure I am enjoying. I have not attempted to enter contest, or submit any material for publication, since 1989-90. I tend to be a private writer in the sense that I do not wish my thoughts to be misinterpreted, dissected or analyzed by others, only the readers feel the emotion as it relates to them. I write now therefore, searching to be published for the adventure of the challenge to prove myself and for the sheer enjoyment of writing. I enjoy being incognito, yet I have revealed more about myself on paper in this bio than I am accustomed to. My advice to aspiring writers is to believe in YOUR self, you have the rest of your life to make an impact on the world. just write and write and write and keep digging. a jewel will emerge. I laugh at funny articles, but not stupid shows called comedy, never read horror or occult. I was born in Pittsylvania Co. Va. Attended Halifax Co. schools from which I graduated, I married Jerry A. Lacks at my childhood home church, McKendree United Methodist Church. He was Supt. With VDOT until he took early retirement in 1991, we continued to participate in 16 day antique shows at Abingdon, Va. under the direction of Dr. French Moore. Eva is close to nature on their beef cattle farm named Windhaven at Clover, Va. Parents of two girls, grandparents of one grandson. I wrote some of the stories for my girls for their schoolwork, for which they received A's. One entitled, Little Black Dog |
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