When you downsize to a 1,000-square-foot condo and a three-foot-tall Christmas pine, you must be picky when choosing ornaments to hang at Christmas, especially when your collection spans nearly 50 years together. That’s a lotta ornaments. Here’s our Top 10.
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My Memoir Cited as an SLR ‘Book of Note’
My memoir is a Book of Note in the December issue of the Southern Literary Review. See the article here.
A New Take on an Old Hurt
I once torched a Jehovah’s Witnesses pamphlet that declared homosexuality wrong. Today, decades later, I’ve made peace with the denomination and its members, who tenderly care for my ailing sister and welcome my husband and me into their lives.
The Audiobook Is Out!
I am happy to report that Audible has released the audio version of my book … and it is fantastic. FR Springer, a professional vocal artist in Pasadena, California, does a wonderful job.
‘Every Life Is Worth a Book’
A guest at one of our recent book events wrote an email review that I received today. It really hits at the heart of what I tried to do in my memoir … and I am so grateful for it.
Look, Ma! I’m a GAYA Finalist
I was thrilled to get the news this week that I am a finalist in the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Awards for my memoir. I’m in great company.
The Alligator Is at the Rear of the Platform: An NYC Travelogue
One constant in Ted’s and my relationship has been a need for “a New York fix” every few years. But on a recent trip to the city, we found that the recipe for that “fix” had changed.
A Nicely Detailed Review
My book got its most in-depth review to date today on Chapter 16, a highly regarded online literary publication by Humanities Tennessee. Needless to say, I’m thrilled.
Notes from the Signing Table
Here are a few highlights from the fall’s book events for THE WAY FROM ME TO US. A good time was had by all!
Meet the Voice of Me: FR Springer
After ironing out a few wrinkles in the contract details, my publisher and book narrator have reached an agreement on producing the Audible version of my memoir. Whew!
Mike Coleman 