Music has always played a critical role in my life, but perhaps never more powerfully than when losing my father. Songs we played for him during his final days in the hospital provided comfort, closure, and memories that began the long, slow healing process. This special event will feature a writer’s round by Clark Kelly,
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On Saturday, May 7, 2016, I had the honor of stopping by Barnes & Noble in Reading, PA to sign copies of “Letters To My Papa.” The turnout was overwhelming, and I’m delighted to say that my very first book signing broke a record for that store! During the 3-hour event, I chatted with friends and strangers
I am THRILLED to announce that today I uploaded my files to the printer! In recent weeks, I have finalized edits, secured licensing, formatted my manuscript, and sent it off to the proofreader. This weekend I received the proofreader’s notes, and yesterday I made the necessary corrections to make my work the best it could
I apologize for the gap between updates. I have been working like crazy, and am thrilled to announce that the first draft is complete! It’s been a long journey to get here, but worth every stumbling block along the way. Throughout the past few months, I logged 135 hours to arrive at the last page
I’ve spent the last three-and-a-half weeks working my tail off on the book. I’m making great strides, but I still have a long way to go before calling the first draft complete. In the meantime, I want to give you a sneak peek at an excerpt from the letter I wrote Sunday, February 10, 2013
Since the campaign’s end 12 days ago, I’ve been working diligently on the book every chance I get. Though the bulk of it has already been written, there is a great deal of work to be done. My current phase of work includes reviewing ALL the letters, making sure everything is chronologically ordered, and giving
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of my backers! Your belief in this project inspires me, and I look forward to creating a quality product for you over the next 6-8 months. Between now & the completion of the book, I will continue to update you on my progress and any
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and supporting this project! I know you’ve taken a risk by investing in a book when you haven’t even seen 1 page. To give you a bit of a sneak peek at the content that will make up “Letters To My Papa,” I’ve
Today I attended a funeral for a man I never met. It was to honor a man my husband and in-laws knew for many years – David Myers. As I sat there, a total stranger in a room full of his family & friends, I couldn’t fight the tears. I listened to the stories they
We’re sliding into the homestretch! The campaign ends two weeks from tonight at midnight. To all my backers, THANK YOU for your support! My heart leaps with gratitude for your generosity. As the calendar carries us closer to January 9th, I ask for your help in spreading the word about my project. If you know