On Jan 9th, 2010 my debut novel, SUGAR will celebrate its 10th anniversary and in order to commemorate this milestone I am campaigning to sell 10,000 copies between now and that date.
“Bernice L. McFadden's first novel begins with the brief, poetic description of a crime so startling that the reader is helplessly drawn in, as if a bright red door stood ajar on a bleak and forbidding house. Pearl Taylor's daughter, Jude, has been found murdered and mutilated near a field at the edge of town. "The murder had white man written all over it," writes McFadden. "But no one would say it above a whisper. It was 1940. It was Bigelow, Arkansas. It was a black child. Need any more be said?" In the years that follow, Pearl catches sight of Jude in so many strangers that when Sugar Lacey comes to town and sets up her unwholesome "business" in the house next door, she doesn't know whether to believe what she sees in Sugar's face: a striking similarity to Jude, dead 15 years. In her sedate but supple prose--rising at times to a light, unforced lyricism in the description of landscape or character--the author perfectly renders the closed and protective society of a small Southern town, the superstitions, gossip, and prying.”
I’m asking that you purchase a copy of SUGAR for yourself, a friend or family member. And if you could help spread the word by blogging, twittering ad Face-booking my campaign, it would mean the world to me.
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your beloved Caribou. I know what that feels like and I know that you'll never forget him. I think it's wonderful that you got a new puppy and I'm looking forward to seeing a photo of Raven. I only lasted 6 weeks from the time my first dog, Geldof (a Terrier/Spring Spaniel cross) passed away on Dec. 9, 2006 to the day I adopted Scully, my Goldendoodle, on Jan. 21, 2007. I think it's the best way to go when you lose one. Grieve for a bit and then welcome another one into your life. The love they give you is such a treasure!
I adopted two baby, male fancy rats last Friday! I got them for my 7 year old niece and nephew to enjoy when they're here but I love them too. Their names are Bob and Simon, The Boomtown Rats! (a fav band of mind) I'm going to post some photos of them here this weekend too. I'm going shopping this morning to get them an exercise wheel for their habitat. They're really cute, intelligent and sociable and I've known a few people who told me they make great pets. I think they will indeed!
Your dogs are very handsome too! What are their names? The Outlander series is definitely my favourite of all time because it has so much in it - adventure, history, time travel, romance, sex, humour, battle...you name it! I can't wait for the next instalment, "An Echo In The Bone" this September! Hope you have a great weekend!
My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. I am writing because my debut novel, Dirty Little Angels, is now available, and I was hoping you might be willing to mention it on your blog (or review it). If you're interested, I'd be glad to send you an e-book version of the book. Just let me know. I've included a summary of the novel below:
Dirty Little Angels
Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses's lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses's twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.
If you'd like to read the first chapter before you commit, feel free to visit my web site:
http://christophertusa.com/blog/?page_id=894
Thanks so much,
Chris
___________________________
Christopher Tusa
http://www.christophertusa.com
mail@christophertusa.com
Hi Wendy,
I understand completely about not having the time for everything we'd like to do. I'm glad to meet you and hope to chat with you here on Book Blog.
Just wanted to stop by and say hello. If you get a free moment, please stop by my page at BOOK BLOG, and WRDF. I keep hot, buttery-sweet cinnamon rolls on the cyber-table at all times—go ahead, grab two.
Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda
Your pets are beautiful. I'm still in the middle of The Book Thief. I really like what I've read but it is not grabbing me like I was hoping. I think I just need to sit down and get into it a little more. Welcome!
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On Jan 9th, 2010 my debut novel, SUGAR will celebrate its 10th anniversary and in order to commemorate this milestone I am campaigning to sell 10,000 copies between now and that date.
“Bernice L. McFadden's first novel begins with the brief, poetic description of a crime so startling that the reader is helplessly drawn in, as if a bright red door stood ajar on a bleak and forbidding house. Pearl Taylor's daughter, Jude, has been found murdered and mutilated near a field at the edge of town. "The murder had white man written all over it," writes McFadden. "But no one would say it above a whisper. It was 1940. It was Bigelow, Arkansas. It was a black child. Need any more be said?" In the years that follow, Pearl catches sight of Jude in so many strangers that when Sugar Lacey comes to town and sets up her unwholesome "business" in the house next door, she doesn't know whether to believe what she sees in Sugar's face: a striking similarity to Jude, dead 15 years. In her sedate but supple prose--rising at times to a light, unforced lyricism in the description of landscape or character--the author perfectly renders the closed and protective society of a small Southern town, the superstitions, gossip, and prying.”
I’m asking that you purchase a copy of SUGAR for yourself, a friend or family member. And if you could help spread the word by blogging, twittering ad Face-booking my campaign, it would mean the world to me.
Peace & Light,
Bernice L. McFadden
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your beloved Caribou. I know what that feels like and I know that you'll never forget him. I think it's wonderful that you got a new puppy and I'm looking forward to seeing a photo of Raven. I only lasted 6 weeks from the time my first dog, Geldof (a Terrier/Spring Spaniel cross) passed away on Dec. 9, 2006 to the day I adopted Scully, my Goldendoodle, on Jan. 21, 2007. I think it's the best way to go when you lose one. Grieve for a bit and then welcome another one into your life. The love they give you is such a treasure!
I adopted two baby, male fancy rats last Friday! I got them for my 7 year old niece and nephew to enjoy when they're here but I love them too. Their names are Bob and Simon, The Boomtown Rats! (a fav band of mind) I'm going to post some photos of them here this weekend too. I'm going shopping this morning to get them an exercise wheel for their habitat. They're really cute, intelligent and sociable and I've known a few people who told me they make great pets. I think they will indeed!
Have a lovely weekend!
Cheers,
Christine
Your dogs are very handsome too! What are their names? The Outlander series is definitely my favourite of all time because it has so much in it - adventure, history, time travel, romance, sex, humour, battle...you name it! I can't wait for the next instalment, "An Echo In The Bone" this September! Hope you have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Christine
My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. I am writing because my debut novel, Dirty Little Angels, is now available, and I was hoping you might be willing to mention it on your blog (or review it). If you're interested, I'd be glad to send you an e-book version of the book. Just let me know. I've included a summary of the novel below:
Dirty Little Angels
Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses's lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses's twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.
If you'd like to read the first chapter before you commit, feel free to visit my web site:
http://christophertusa.com/blog/?page_id=894
Thanks so much,
Chris
___________________________
Christopher Tusa
http://www.christophertusa.com
mail@christophertusa.com
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I understand completely about not having the time for everything we'd like to do. I'm glad to meet you and hope to chat with you here on Book Blog.
Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda
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