Nancy Jensen - Author

THE SISTERS on KTMY Talk Radio 107.1 FM Minneapolis/St. Paul

nancyjensenwrites — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:40:40 +0000

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 to stream the show.

Reading at The Morris Book Shop in Lexington, Kentucky

nancyjensenwrites — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:30:12 +0000

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 hello. The address is 882 E. High Street, Lexington.

Finding My Way Back to Fiction

nancyjensenwrites — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:05:55 +0000

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.

The Tale of Nancy and Gordy

nancyjensenwrites — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:23:40 +0000

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 with a Canine. From this page, you can also link to my earlier blogs including “My Book, The Movie” and “The Page 69 Test.”

A Review of THE SISTERS from THE COURIER-JOURNAL

nancyjensenwrites — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:58:41 +0000

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, who reviewed my first book Window: Stories and Essays for the Courier in 2009.

Skyping with Military Wives in New York

nancyjensenwrites — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:54:33 +0000

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 women responded strongly to the parts of The Sisters that deal with war and its effect on the men who serve in combat. Most illuminating for me!

I’d love to join other reading groups via Skype–or by speaker phone, which works well, too!

Another Week on the ABA List

nancyjensenwrites — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:29:24 +0000

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 an amazing 7th week.

First Reading of 2012 at the Hilton–Lexington/Downtown

nancyjensenwrites — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:17:54 +0000

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 Triple Crown Room. A reception will follow. Everyone is welcome!

4th Week on the ABA Extended Bestseller List

nancyjensenwrites — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:30:34 +0000

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 in at #38 this week!

The Gift of Black Beauty

nancyjensenwrites — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:51:10 +0000

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 some of the other blogs that are part of this lovely holiday feature on Bookreporter.com.