The first thing I do when I open a new book is read the acknowledgements page. It’s so moving…
Tag: family
Many years ago, I read an article that scorned the idea of the “debut novel.” The article said (and I’m…
For everything we know, there’s a lot more about it we don’t know. From my own family history, I knew…
When I read THE GLASS WIVES, I found myself moved by Deb Amy’s writing, drawn to her protagonist (Evie) and…
In my family’s language , “funny stories” translates to “let’s embarrass the children.” And so, with no further ado: When…
The 2013 Debutantes would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very happy Thanksgiving week. We…
Congratulations to Laura, winner of last week’s giveaway contest! From the 2013 Debs… Deb Kerry has received her very first ever…
Wait…my family and friends are going to read my book? I’ve been so focused on the darn thing selling, that…
Being a Fenske is a bit like being a member of a bizarre gang. We don’t wear matching bandannas or…
This has been a really hard post for me, for some reason. I keep thinking about different traditions from different…