The calendar tells me more than a few weeks have passed since I last blogged. I have a good excuse. As many of you know, MOTHER OF PEARL debuted in September and I’ve been on book tour.
After our big launch party and events in Idaho, weeks of promotion followed with book signings, a book festival, an art show, guest appearances on over one hundred blogs, magazine features, newspaper articles . . . and the list goes on.
I’m pooped.
And happy.
And thankful.
This is where a brand new novelist gets a little teary-eyed. I simply have no way to express how grateful I feel for all of you who supported this effort by purchasing MOTHER OF PEARL, and for the many readers who wrote and told me they fell in love with Barrie Graeber and cheered her on as she made her way to justice against incredible odds. A few of you cried (as I did) when life-changing circumstances altered her world forever and left her heart broken.
I think Barrie said it best: Mothering is not for cowards.
I’m happy to report we went to second printing in the first month. My publisher tells me they are happy. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for KELLIE’S READERS CLUB so you’ll get all my future book news, and notices of upcoming releases.
Before closing, let me wish all of you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I am thankful for many things . . . my readers are very high on the list!
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Kellie- I am feel so blessed to have been able to read and review your book. You are a truly gifted author and I look forward to many more books from you. Glad you had a great tour. I am signed up for your readers club. Yay!! Blessings, Shonda
Oh MY Shonda. You sweet thing! Thank you for the lovely comments about MOTHER OF PEARL. I’m so glad to have connected with you and look forward to staying in touch. Blessings on your Thanksgiving holiday.
I couldn’t be more proud of my faithful friend who has cheered me on over the years and remained a steadfast follower of Christ, no matter what!!!
If I ever remained even a smidge steadfast, your prayers had a lot to do with it! You are very dear to my heart, Miss Diana.
I loved the book and your storytelling, Kellie. I can’t wait for the next Kellie Gilbert book!!!
Thanks, Ane. I’m sure looking forward to holding yours in my hand!
So stinkin’ proud of you!!!! 🙂 🙂 Love you, my friend! Shine on~