It’s Book Launch Eve and I have several book related things to talk about today (surprise, surprise) including a giveaway, launch parties, chocolate and wine! (This post is sponsored by The Women Bloggers for Kendal King Group, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Josh Cellars. Of course, all opinions about chocolate, wine, and my book are my own.)Continue Reading
Gracie Lee and Eudora Welty ~ common connections…
The protagonist of my book, Gracie Lee Eudora Abbott, has an obvious connection with Eudora Welty. But there are not so obvious connections, too, that you will begin to understand as you read The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.
Eudora Welty is one of my favorite American writers. Just before Christmas when I wrote about the setting for my novel, I quoted Welty who said, “One place understood helps us understand all places better.” Welty wrote about the South, always creating a strong sense of place in her writing. And y’all know I love the South:)Continue Reading
because every author needs a special book signing pen!
Look what I got for Christmas! Santa (John) was good to me.
Before Christmas, I looked for an interesting pen at the New York Public Library gift shop. I wanted a special pen, one specifically to be used at book signings. I didn’t buy anything (although the shop was very cool). And can I just say, the New York Public Library is GORGEOUS. Built in 1911, it’s a research library only. Books can be checked out the branch library just across the street. And by street, I mean 5th Avenue.Continue Reading