Congratulations, dear Beth, on realizing this dream. I so understand the pull of family history and the desire to shape it into a story that resonates across the decades. Bill’s cover is gorgeous. I just pre-ordered!
I am so glad, Cynthia, that we are friends, and grateful that we share so many passions. I can't wait to talk with you about this book. And all that you are doing.
Such wonderful news, Beth. The expansion of a dream. Looking forward to reading about the woman who had such a profound impact on you. Exquisite cover. Just perfect.
Jax, thank you. My grandmother, but also: our city. I learned so much new about her. She became more vivid to me in 1918 than at any other era in our history. It was all that yarn. The sight and the sounds of that yarn.
Oh, how wonderful, Beth! Your grandmother, the yarn factory doffer, the dreamer, the do-er, the spirited woman of an era long gone but always near to you. Your husband's beautiful painting on the cover! Congratulations. I know this is an important story with far-reaching threads in your life.
Everything you say. Yes. All of this. Doffer and doer, a survivor of war and loss, a finder of essential friendship. The now and the then. Thank you for seeing, and saying, what you have.
A beautiful invitation to what surely will be a wonderful read. Congratulations on achieving an all you ever wanted and the spaciousness that comes with that.
So many thanks, Char. Do you know what happens when you touch the edge, at least, of a long-held dream? Your soul goes very quiet. The air goes quiet. There is the stillness of exhale.
Looking forward to reading your new book, Beth. Congratulations! Stay warm.
Thank you, Mary Ellen!
This is so exciting! I am excited to read your book! And love your husband's art! Ok...now to pre-order......
Jeannine, thank you so much! And yes, I am infinitely lucky to have Bill and his art in my life (and on some book covers).
Oh Beth! There's a Margaret in you, a Peggy. Of course! I can't wait to read your first novel.
Thank you, Peggy! Yes. Margaret. She has been there all along!! :)
Cannot. Wait.
It found itself. It did. xo
Ordered!
Debbie, thank you!
You know I pre-ordered!
Super grateful, my friend. Super grateful.
I just pre=ordered two copies - one for me and one to gift. Lovely conversation here, lovely community you attract and build, Beth. Congratulations/
Oh, Audrey, there have been some bumpy roads. But you have been there, essential to this community, for so very long. I am eternally grateful.
Ordered! I love this. Congratulations, Beth.
My grandfather's sister worked at Quaker Lace. He left school at 8 to work at the Cramp Shipyard. When I retire I will write that novel.
AE! Let's get together and talk of this. The Cramp Shipyard! Quaker Lace. Retire now! Let's talk sooner. And thank you.
Congratulations, Beth! You are a wonder! Fantastic collaboration with Bill on the cover.
I am lucky, Karen. Very lucky. Thank you. xoxo
Congratulations, dear Beth, on realizing this dream. I so understand the pull of family history and the desire to shape it into a story that resonates across the decades. Bill’s cover is gorgeous. I just pre-ordered!
I am so glad, Cynthia, that we are friends, and grateful that we share so many passions. I can't wait to talk with you about this book. And all that you are doing.
This sounds like a wonderful book. I'm looking forward to the essence and dreams.
Thank you so very much, Eileen. Essence. Dreams. Our survival depends on this, more and more.
Such wonderful news, Beth. The expansion of a dream. Looking forward to reading about the woman who had such a profound impact on you. Exquisite cover. Just perfect.
Jax, thank you. My grandmother, but also: our city. I learned so much new about her. She became more vivid to me in 1918 than at any other era in our history. It was all that yarn. The sight and the sounds of that yarn.
Oh the stories stuff tells, and dreams create - so happy and excited for this, for you, Bill, and all of us!
Thank you, dearest you. You know how much I LOVE having Bill's incredible work on this cover.
Oh, how wonderful, Beth! Your grandmother, the yarn factory doffer, the dreamer, the do-er, the spirited woman of an era long gone but always near to you. Your husband's beautiful painting on the cover! Congratulations. I know this is an important story with far-reaching threads in your life.
Everything you say. Yes. All of this. Doffer and doer, a survivor of war and loss, a finder of essential friendship. The now and the then. Thank you for seeing, and saying, what you have.
Wow...I'm excited to read this and so happy for. you.
Linda, I am so happy to hear this. This book means the world to me —
A beautiful invitation to what surely will be a wonderful read. Congratulations on achieving an all you ever wanted and the spaciousness that comes with that.
So many thanks, Char. Do you know what happens when you touch the edge, at least, of a long-held dream? Your soul goes very quiet. The air goes quiet. There is the stillness of exhale.