Category: writing

Jodi Picoult at the Music Hall

by Karen, posted in author, books, friends, Life's too short to read bad books, local fun, writing

My friend Deb and I went to see Jodi Picoult read from her new book, Small Great Things. After she read, she was interviewed by Virginia from New Hampshire Public Radio. What was good: Jodi's reading of an excerpt of her book was dramatic and entertaining. It was definitely a performance worth hearing. Being able … Continue reading Jodi Picoult at the Music Hall

Meet the Author: ANN BEATTIE

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

I had the opportunity to hear writer and novelist Ann Beattie read one of her wonderful short stories at the York County Community College Visiting Artists Series last week. Ann explained that her husband helped her choose what to read at the event. "Read something funny!" he suggested. She took his advice and read a short story called … Continue reading Meet the Author: ANN BEATTIE

Meet the (Maine!) Author: Mary Lawrence

by Karen, posted in books, local fun, writing

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the well-known author of The Alchemist's Daughter when she gave a talk at the Kennebunk Library. Who knew Mary Lawrence lived in Maine? I first noticed Mary's book because of the cover, once again proving the rule: The cover sells the book. This is the first book in a series called The … Continue reading Meet the (Maine!) Author: Mary Lawrence

My first TV interview: Be My Guest

by Karen, posted in author, books, TV series, writing

When I participated in the New England Authors Expo, I met Jan Lewis. She subsequently invited me to be a guest on her show, Be My Guest. This was my first TV interview since I became a published author. Okay, my first one ever. Anyway, My husband came with me for the two hour road … Continue reading My first TV interview: Be My Guest

I caved

by Karen, posted in author, book reviews, books, Brave books, family, The write words at the write time, writing

Okay, fine; so I caved. When I first published my book, I was cocky. I did it! I wrote it! I put it out there and let other people read it! Guess what? Other people have opinions. Some of which I don't like. Especially about the F word. Does an F word by any other … Continue reading I caved

Finding new treasures

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

11/30/16: I decided to update this post. I made several trips to this shop after I gave them a free copy of One Brave Thing as well as newspaper articles about me publishing my book. On the third trip, I discovered that they didn't know what they did with it! I decided to trust the … Continue reading Finding new treasures

Anita Shreve in Kennebunk

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

I had the great good luck to find out about Anita Shreve's talk at RiverTree Center for the Arts last evening in time to actually go. What a good thing that my husband, unlike me, actually reads the newspaper we buy every Thursday. I have had the opportunity to hear her talk once before, years … Continue reading Anita Shreve in Kennebunk

The BRAVE Interview #2 September 2016: Jody O’Farrell Breton

by Karen, posted in friends, no fear, The BRAVE Interviews, writing

Hello and welcome to my new series: The BRAVE Interviews! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How,  (and sometimes Why) of YOUR ‘one brave thing’! Welcome to Interview #2! Here we go! **UPDATE: Jody's new business website is right here: http://www.essenceofspiritceremonies.com/ Who:  My name is Jody O’Farrell Breton. I am a (newly) retired (by choice) Respiratory Therapist. … Continue reading The BRAVE Interview #2 September 2016: Jody O’Farrell Breton

The BRAVE Interview #1 August 2016: Kathy Eliscu

by Karen, posted in books, Interviews, no fear, The BRAVE Interviews, writing

Hello and welcome to my new series: The BRAVE Interviews! It's the Who, What, When, Where, How,  (and sometimes Why) of YOUR 'one brave thing'! We are kicking off the series with Kathy Eliscu, author of the wonderful book, Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess. So, let's get started- WHO are you? A: I’m Kathy Eliscu. … Continue reading The BRAVE Interview #1 August 2016: Kathy Eliscu

BOOK REVIEW: Come Running When I Call by Kimberly Sue McGlaughlin

by Karen, posted in author, book reviews, books, writing

I met the author, Kim, when I first started going to the Community Market of the Kennebunks on Saturdays. I just finished reading her book, Come Running When I Call, a memoir about a girl and her horse. You know, the horse. But don't think you have to be a girl who loves horses to enjoy this book--although … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Come Running When I Call by Kimberly Sue McGlaughlin