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THE SISTERS on KTMY Talk Radio 107.1 FM Minneapolis/St. Paul
I’m thrilled to have been invited to chat about The Sisters on KTMY Talk Radio on Wednesday, February 22. Tune in to 107.1 FM at 4:35 p.m. CST if you’re in the Minneapolis/St. Paul broadcast area. Or, click the link … Continue reading
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Reading at The Morris Book Shop in Lexington, Kentucky
I’m delighted to have an invitation to read from The Sisters at The Morris Book Shop in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, this Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. If you’re in the Lexington area, please stop by the store to say … Continue reading
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Finding My Way Back to Fiction
A few weeks ago, I enjoyed an energizing conversation with Ellen Birkett Morris, about writing in general and about writing The Sisters in particular. The outcome of the conversation is this delightful feature, just posted on authorlink.com.
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The Tale of Nancy and Gordy
For those of you who have admired the photo of my adorable dog, Gordy, here’s a blog you might enjoy. My thanks go out to Campaign for the American Reader for inviting me to contribute to the regular feature, Coffee … Continue reading
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A Review of THE SISTERS from THE COURIER-JOURNAL
I was happily surprised this morning to learn from family in Louisville, Kentucky, that a review of The Sisters appears in today’s Courier-Journal–Saturday, January 21, 2012. I was even more happily surprised to find that the reviewer is Mary Popham, … Continue reading
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Skyping with Military Wives in New York
Last night, I had a wonderful time Skyping with a reading group of military wives in New York. Every reading group I’ve spoken with so far has come to our chat with many wonderful questions, but this group of lovely … Continue reading
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Another Week on the ABA List
Once again, my deepest thanks go out to the wonderful independent booksellers around the country who have given their support to The Sisters. Because of them, The Sisters has remained on the ABA Extended Bestseller list for hardcover fiction for … Continue reading
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First Reading of 2012 at the Hilton–Lexington/Downtown
If you’re in the Central Kentucky area (and if it’s not snowing or sleeting!) I hope you’ll come to the Hilton–Lexington/Downtown, 369 West Vine Street, on Saturday, January 7. I’ll be reading from The Sisters at 7:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading
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4th Week on the ABA Extended Bestseller List
My deepest thanks go out to the many independent booksellers across the country who continue to support The Sisters. Because of them, The Sisters has remained on the ABA Extended Bestseller List for Hardcover Fiction for four straight weeks, coming … Continue reading
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The Gift of Black Beauty
I’m grateful to Carol Fitzgerald at Bookreporter.com for inviting me to share my favorite holiday memory of giving or receiving a book. My contribution is about the Christmas I received Black Beauty. I hope you’ll take some time to enjoy … Continue reading
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