Category: Brave books

There’s something about Bob

by Karen, posted in books, Brave books, writing

Some people started reading the first few pages of my book aloud one morning. The first character that showed up was Bob. After a bit, Kevin arrived on the scene. At this point, one of the readers had a question. 'Hmmm....these names sound so familiar. Do you guys think the author named the characters after … Continue reading There’s something about Bob

How Bebe got her name

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, family, relationships, writing

When I thought about naming the characters in my novel, I thought it would be fun. I could pick any names I wanted! I didn't have to please anyone but myself! No worries about coming to a consensus with someone else! My father-in -law's mother chose his name from the society column in the newspaper. … Continue reading How Bebe got her name

Book Review: Celebrating Death

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, good grief, Life's too short to read bad books, no fear, writing

When I discovered that one of my colleagues wrote a book, I couldn't wait to read it.  The book is Celebrating Death: A Guidebook for Dying Well by Esther Shapiro, R.N., Msc.D. The author comes by her expertise regarding death both personally and professionally, and she generously shares her hard-won insights regarding her experiences from both. … Continue reading Book Review: Celebrating Death

Book Review: The Box of Daughter

by Karen, posted in Adult children, author, books, Brave books, family, no fear, relationships, writing

I wanted to read Katherine Mayfield's book 'The Box of Daughter' for a long time before I finally did. This is one of the few times I knew the author before I knew the book. I met Katherine through a Wells-Ogunquit Adult Education class I took several years ago when I was working on my own … Continue reading Book Review: The Box of Daughter

Top 10 best tips for selling your books at a yard sale

by Karen, posted in Adult children, author, books, Brave books, local fun

I had the good fortune to be part of Stonewall Kitchen Employee's Yard Sale this morning in York (by invitation from my son, Anthony). I set up my table and brought copies of my book, One Brave Thing. (Hmmm...maybe next time I should have someone else take the picture so that I can be IN … Continue reading Top 10 best tips for selling your books at a yard sale

Blue Willow Gift Shop and Antiques is now selling my book!

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, local fun

The wonderful Blue Willow Gift Shop and Antiques in Ogunquit, Maine is now selling my book, One Brave Thing! Next time you are in Perkins Cove, stop in and pick up my book! Tell two friends!

Bebe, the Movie

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, movies, no fear, writing

I am working on the idea of making my book One Brave Thing into a movie! Its (probably) only a matter of time before the producers come a-knockin'. After all, other Maine authors have had their books made into movies. 😀 Here's a little bit of what I'm anticipating: Warner Brothers and actor/director Nick Cassavetes (my … Continue reading Bebe, the Movie

Book Review: Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess

by Karen, posted in Adult children, author, books, Brave books, family, Life's too short to read bad books, Marriage, relationships, writing

Not even dark chocolate can fix this mess by Kathy Eliscu is so much fun to read! I started reading this book weeks ago, when it first came out, and then I sadly had to put it aside so that I could finish a project (okay, publishing my own book!). But 'Not Even...' called to me … Continue reading Book Review: Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess

How to do a book reading and signing

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, local fun, no fear, writing

I'm planning to do my first reading from my book One Brave Thing next month, so I thought I'd visit another author's event to show my support (oh, and to learn a thing or two, maybe) about how to set myself up for success. Kathy Eliscu was at the Falmouth Memorial Library last week reading from … Continue reading How to do a book reading and signing

Book Review: What on Earth am I Doing Here?

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, Life's too short to read bad books

To be honest, I didn't want to read this book. Why? Because it's about a difficult subject: The Holocaust. I have read extensively about this topic, watched movies (okay, with my glasses off for most of them-and I am extremely nearsighted), visited memorials, and discussed it in classes. I thought I was done.   And … Continue reading Book Review: What on Earth am I Doing Here?