Hello Readers!
Hello Readers and Happy Fall!
This is my favorite time of year. So much to love about fall—the way the nights turn crisp, light takes on a golden hue, trees and shrubs put on fancy dress in splendid jewel tones, socks and sweaters come out of moth balls, pumpkin spice is back on the menu, and, all the apples! I have a great Country Apple Pie recipe that I’ve made since the late 1970s . . . it’s embedded in my first novel, Eliza Waite and listed below. Hope you enjoy!
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Writing Update
BIG NEWS! The Irish Girl is off to the printer . . . and is already available for preorder at your favorite bookstore or online, launching December 10, 2024, just in time for holiday shopping. I am busy organizing live local signing events in December and January in La Conner, Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Eastsound, Bellingham, and Seattle — so stay posted.
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Goodreads Giveaway for Eliza Waite
My stellar PR firm, Blue Cottage Agency, is gearing up for a busy marketing season for me. First out of the gate is a Goodreads Giveaway for my first—and many people’s favorite—novel of mine, Eliza Waite. To enter the giveaway, follow this link:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/396562-eliza-waite
Five copies will be sent out at the end of the month!
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New from Author Friend Janis Robinson Daly
THE PATH BENEATH HER FEET, by author friend Janis Robinson Daly, launched Sept. 5. The novel, a sequel to Daly’s debut The Unlocked Path, continues the story of Dr. Eliza Edwards’ commitment to limit suffering and save lives amid the tumultuous landscapes of 1930s and 1940s America.
In 1936, as the Depression ravages careers, Eliza re-defines her abilities. When a position calls her to Warm Springs, Georgia, to tend to a polio patient, Eliza faces the harsh realities of a society plagued by prejudice. Mirroring the pack-horse librarians’ mission to bring books to the illiterate communities of Appalachia, the American Women’s Hospitals delivers essential medical care. Eliza joins the AWH, reclaiming her purpose and rediscovering her ambitions against the backdrop of the Tennessee mountains. As family responsibilities call her home to Boston, the heartbreak of losing those dearest to her amplifies with the eruption of World War II, bringing chaos to the world and sending her sons into battle.
In this emotionally charged sequel, Dr. Eliza Edwards marks her journey through sacrifice, love, and an unyielding pursuit of justice in an era marked by adversity. The ingénue student becomes the mature mentor, steadfast in her calling to effect social change by addressing women’s health issues and guiding others to realize their dreams.
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Books Read This Summer
- Angeline, by Anna Quinn
- Table For Two, by Amor Towles
- The Lost Journals of Sacajewea, by Debra Magpie Earling
- The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
- The Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
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Contest
To start the fall off right, tell me your favorite fall drink order at your local coffee shop. Winner will receive a $20 gift card to their favorite coffee shop to enjoy this fall. ENTER HERE
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In Closing
With so much sadness in the news and unease about the upcoming election, I turn to simple comforts this month: a cup of coffee, a warm blanket, a crackling fire, scented candles, a good book, and, of course, apple pie
Country Apple Pie Recipe
Line uncooked pie shell with five to seven apples, peeled and thinly sliced. Mix ¾ c. sugar, four tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon each cinnamon and nutmeg, and pinch of salt. Add 1 c. heavy cream to mixture and pour over apples. Dot with butter. Top with crust dusted with sugar and bake for 50 minutes or until bubbly.
Until next month, Happy Reading!
Ashley
