By the end of April I had another opportunity to bring my book forward and rub shoulders with successful authors at the same time. I love Lena Coakley’s latest novel, Worlds of Ink and Shadow and I am a long time admirer of Barbara Reid’s intricate and expressive modeling clay art. And there they were jostling about in Ella Minnow’s book shop beside me. Time flew by engaging customers in one-on-one chats about my book. And what fun to be introduced to spine poetry by the pros.
Barbara to my left; Caroline Fernandez on my right.
Far right Patricia McCowan and Lena Coakley.
Spine poetry by a pro....
...and my first attempt