Pearls My Mother Wore

     Good Friday Morning!

I’m still inches off the ground from last night’s bookstore event where I was the featured author.  What a terrific experience.  Lilla and Andy, the owners of Readers’ Books made me feel so at ease and encouraged.  Here is what was written in their newsletter that announced the event:

“Pearls My Mother Wore.”

Sometimes you wake up one morning all alone on the wrong side of the bed. And sometimes after that your life is never the same. Come hear about a remarkable debut novel by a Sonoma writer that explores themes of loss and recovery, resentment and forgiveness.    

     How far-out is that?  Their opinion means a tremendous amount to me because of how vastly well read they are.  When it comes to contemporary literature, I think they have pretty-much seen it all.  And because I’m local, the bookstore went the extra mile to host a wine and cheese reception before my reading.  Here in Sonoma, Readers’ Books is a standout business, treasured by the community.  Their support is golden.  Thank you Lilla and Andy.

 

 

      There were about forty guests in attendance, an outstanding turnout.  It’s truly a gift to live in a community that celebrates effort.  Not everyone in the room knew me; they came because they support local authors.  I was so pleased to meet Elspeth; she came all the way from Santa Rosa to attend the event because she appreciates debut novelist.

     An unexpected plus from the evening was that Beth from the local radio station was there recording my talk, and it’s to be aired soon on a Sunday evening coming up at 7:00 P.M.  Perhaps there will be a podcast available to download.  I’ll be sure to post the link if there is.

     It’s my great hope that Pearls My Mother Wore will find an audience beyond my friends and family.  For that to happen, I will need help.  I need that exponential lift that occurs when one person tells another about a great read.  Please talk me up to all of your friends, and let’s see how far this can go.  Thank you!  Lilla and Andy have plenty of copies of Pearls at Readers’ Books.  Support our local independent bookstore; they’re very special.  Otherwise, copies can always be purchased from:  www.pearlsmymotherwore.com

     I post to this blog every Friday.  Please check in with me often, and say hi.  Have a great week; I’m sure I will.

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