Category Archives: Books

Recent acquisitions and project updates

  I have been searching for this on EBAY since last fall when Meg used it as one of the sources for the patterns in the Christmas Stocking for Eli (see Schoolhouse Press for pattern). Several times I lost out … Continue reading

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Book promo: Dead Connection

Presenting my cousin’s latest thriller in her Ellie Hatcher series: Published by Henry HoltJuly 2007Mystery / 336 pagesHardcover / $19.95USISBN: 0-8050-7785-5 “In this electrifying thriller, a rookie detective goes undercover on the Internet dating scene to draw out a serial … Continue reading

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New Vogue book

The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert Adviceby Vogue Knitting Magazine, Vogue Knitting Magazine   ISBN: 1933027169 Format: Hardcover, 240pp Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books 25 years worth of material from the world's most trusted source in knitting. For … Continue reading

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from the writing front lines…

Oh, and by the way, on my way home from the coffee shop today I heard Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac, a great little show. Today he was talking about Andrew Greeley, a Catholic priest who has written more books than … Continue reading

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the debut of a new novelist…

My sister, DeLaune Michel, debuted her first novel at a reading tonight at her salon  – Spoken Interludes.  Check out the photo album… go on, I’ll wait here. Ok, back now?     didn’t she look beautiful?  she sounded great too … Continue reading

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Muriel Spark has died

Muriel Spark, Novelist Who Wrote ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,’ Dies at 88 Muriel Spark, Novelist Who Wrote ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,’ Dies at 88 – New York Times.   Interesting connection – i played Sandy in … Continue reading

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