On Amazon, I am stuck at 17 reviews–16 five stars and one four star. I’ve heard that Amazon begins to pay attention and push your book if you hit 50 legit reviews. So, if you’ve read Shanty Gold, please give me a review on Amazon. Be honest. If you didn’t like it, say so. I’m […]
Shanty Gold Selling Well
Just spent a few hours at Mountain Made in the Grove Arcade meeting, greeting, and selling books to some very nice folks. One in particular recently moved here from California. He has worked many years for Hewlitt-Packard. I asked him if he had worked under Carly Fiorina. He said, “Oh yes.” “What did you think […]
Irish-American Gratitude
Well, I spent last Friday driving to Waynesville, Tryon, and Brevard to put books in three book stores. I’ll be visiting two of them pretty soon for readings/signings. Check my events page. Problem is–I can’t find much time to work on the second book, Lace Curtain. But to all of you who have read and loved Shanty […]
Christmas in Ireland
I have been bad…very, very bad. I’ve been neglecting you, dear reader, because of book selling and travel. It’s not that I’ve forgotten you. It’s just that my life has become a whirlwind of late. And that’s a good thing, sometimes. I find myself wondering what it would be like to spend Christmas in Ireland. Probably […]
Thanksgiving Love to You!
I’m cheating on this blog post by giving you a preview of my December WNC Woman column. Don’t tell: Remember Oprah’s “Gratitude Journal” lady? The one who made a fortune selling a simple diary in which every day you would write down the things you were grateful for that day? With Oprah’s endorsement, that […]
Shanty Gold Book Club Challenge
I have been M.I.A. for a short time. My excuse? Readings, marketing, writing the second book in the series, cooking, eating, life. But I just got a good idea from another writer, and it sounds like fun. So, here goes: BOOK CLUB CHALLENGE: I challenge myself to meet with 100 book clubs (in person or Skype) […]
Shanty Gold Review
I entered the Readers Favorite Book of the Year Contest with great trepidation. This morning, I received their review of Shanty Gold. I now have hope of winning their Gold Medal for Historical Fiction. Read it below: Completed on: 10/22/2015 Review Rating: 5 stars Reviewed By Tracy A. Fischer for Readers’ Favorite In a fantastic […]
Non-#Irish Husband
I have had two husbands. One was of Irish blood. The other is Italian-Bulgarian. I prefer the latter. One of the reasons is that he’s sober. The second is his sense of humor. That’s why I’ve stuck with him for 31 years. Last week, digging through computer files, I found this from him: These […]
#Irish Hambone
So, I’m home from my first readings of Shanty Gold in Albany, New York. Reasons Why Albany?: I lived there for 28 years and have many friends. My daughter lives nearby in Saratoga, NY, and has a spare bed. There are tons of Irish folks in Albany. I have a bunch of […]
Shanty Gold Readings Coming up!
Kind of a lazy Sunday here. What a treat! It’s gorgeous weather, but has cooled down a bunch. Which I love, but I hate to see this summer end. But that means I will now begin my readings of Shanty Gold. First up, the Albany, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians on Ontario Street […]