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Book Update!

November 3, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 13 Comments

The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee

I appreciate all the recent questions I’ve received from readers about my book. Today I thought I’d share a book update. Hallelujah, I finished another (the last?) round of edits and sent the manuscript back to my publisher. Of course, I immediately found a few more things to change. This same thing always happens to me the moment I click the “publish” button for a blog post—glaring mistakes vault off the page. Honestly, I think at some point a writer must call it finished and stop editing.

Probably the most exciting news I have to report is…my expected release date is January 28, 2016. Exciting! That’s the date my book will officially be available for purchase (although pre-orders will be available in December).  January 28 sounds like the perfect date to me, and once I researched what happened on that date in history, I’m even more convinced. At the risk of sounding Cat in the Hat-ish, two things happened on January 28 that indirectly relate to The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.

Release Date! The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee

Thing One. On January 28, 1956, Elvis Presley made his first television appearance singing Heartbreak Hotel on the Dorsey Brothers Stage Show. Although Gracie Lee wasn’t born until a few years later, she loved Elvis and followed news of his concerts, hospital stays, and Memphis sightings in the newspaper. Most people in the Delta region did.

Thing Two. On January 28, 1978, the first episode of the television show Fantasy Island debuted. Since it came on right after Love Boat, I feel certain Gracie Lee watched it at some point, although she didn’t much like it.

(January 28 was also the date the space shuttle Challenger exploded. After you read the book, we can discuss the symbolism of that tragedy. And no, I’m not making light of that horrible day in history.)

Soon, like maybe this week, I’ll get my first peek at a book cover design.

Yay.

Grace Grits and Gardening
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Fair warning: I signed up via BlogHer to participate in NaBloPoMo (National Blog Post Month). The goal is to post every day in November. I know it will be challenging at times, but I love the idea of having an excuse to blog daily. During non-NaBloPoMo months (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December), I often have to reign myself in to keep from posting too much and driving everyone away. I did get in on the fun a day late and missed November 1, so I’m already behind.

NaBloPoMo
Musical Pairing:

Elvis Presley, Heartbreak Hotel

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Comments

  1. Debby says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:15 am

    So exciting! And I knew you when!

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  2. Jane Gatewood says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:57 am

    As always, your posts are INTERESTING to read. Love sharing this journey with you. Great News! Go, Go, Gracie!

    Reply
  3. Rhonda says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I just love saying that title out loud, and I’m so excited for your book, Talya!

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  4. Colene says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:31 am

    YAY!!!!

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  5. Renee says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Graham’s birthday, January 28th – great choice! Can’t wait!!

    Reply
  6. Gary Henderson says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:11 am

    <marks calendar> Well, there’s THAT cleared up. 🙂

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 4, 2015 at 6:19 am

      🙂

      Reply
  7. Marilyn says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    How exciting!!! Great job…..

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    November 3, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    please tell me you are already building the play list for the release party and it will be something we can download! Oh the ideas I have for launch party decor…not that you asked! But I saw these cute sticks of cotton for tree decor in downtown Siloam this weekend. We need a field trip!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 4, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Oh, I’ve been thinking about my playlist since I began writing the book. I need to talk to you:)

      Reply
  9. Karen Sullivan says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Wonderful news!!! I want to preorder a copy ( signed, please!) I am soooooo happy for you because I know how talented you are!!! ?

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  10. Nikki G says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Don’t worry about posting too much! I love your writing and sharing! I live near Eureka Springs and love that you share about your jaunts around our beautiful neck of he woods! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to reading about Gracie Lee!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 5, 2015 at 6:09 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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Hi! I'm Talya. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (Now Available!)

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