On June 10th, STAY turned one year old, and the paperback will be out on July 26th. I thought that I'd (finally) pretty much gotten used to the whole I wrote a book and it's on bookshelves and people other than my writing group have read it thing.And then I was on my way out the door yesterday when this showed up:Even though I'd already seen the front cover art, I hadn't seen the whole beautifully designed package, (with the cutest little puppy backside ever on the book's backside). And then there are review quotes, and a brand new blurb from one of my favorite writers smack dab on the front … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Book Trailer Fridays – Stephanie Cowell and Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet
Stephanie Cowell is author of Nicholas Cooke: Actor, Soldier, Physician, Priest, 1996 American Book Award winner, The Physician of London, The Players: A Novel of Young Shakespeare, Marrying Mozart, and the most recent, Claude & Camille: A Novel. Her books blend facts with fiction to tell the fascinating stories of what could have happened in the lives of historical figures. Claude & Camille: A Novel has gotten rave reviews from critics and readers, and is out in paperback now, just in time to tuck in your beach bag or take along on your summer vacation. In her bio, Stephanie says:"Looking … [Read more...]
Another list of things
So, here's a bunch of random things:I am a writing machine right now. I love it. It's me in my element. But it's also me at my most distracted. Let's not talk about how on more than one occasion this week I've put laundry and detergent in the washing machine and walked away without starting it. Let's also not talk about how I've done the same thing with the dishwasher, or how many people I owe e-mails & phone calls to at the moment.Remember those great summer reading programs from your childhood library days? BookSparks PR is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge for grownups, and STAY is … [Read more...]
Book Trailer Fridays – Mary Sharratt & The Daughters of Witching Hill
Mary did a guest post on this blog last year, but I realized I didn't post her book trailer! I love hearing authors talk about the inspiration for their books, and Mary does a wonderful job of just that! … [Read more...]
Book Trailer Fridays – Claire Cook & Best Staged Plans
It is no secret that Claire Cook is one of my all time favorite writers. I'm a huge fan, and I've been waiting impatiently for BEST STAGED PLANS to hit shelves for months now. It came out on June 7th to rave reviews, and is a June Indie Next pick!I know what my weekend plans are: Lawn chair, iced tea, and the latest Claire Cook book! I feel like summer has officially started now!Here's a description of BEST STAGED PLANS:As a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy … [Read more...]
Book Trailer Fridays – Karen Essex & Dracula in Love
Book Trailer Fridays – Adrienne McDonnell & The Doctor and the Diva
Book Trailer Fridays – Cathy Buchanan & The Day the Falls Stood Still
Twitter Housekeeping
I've changed my Twitter handle from @AlliesAnswers to @AllieLarkin. If we were connected on Twitter before, we still are. If we're not, I'd love to connect on Twitter, too! XO!Allie … [Read more...]
Argo hates being left out.
Don't we all, though?This is what happens when J goes outside to do yard work without Argo. We try to take him with us while we weed and garden as much as possible, but when it's too hot, or we have to rake or wheel anything (he's a tire biter and thinks rakes are really big dog toys), Argo stays in (and throws a little tantrum). Poor pup! … [Read more...]