Oh My! How can this be? My first BLOG entry in 2012??? I guess that’s what a full life will do to
you!
We’ve been constantly on the road introducing our South
Carolinian book, “Water To My Soul: The Story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney.” She’s an incredible colonial woman, and I
have wanted to give her due time and energy.
I even postponed the research of my next novel for about eight months, but
now I’m ready to move on. However, we
continue to do book tours for Eliza, and are so proud to announce that she’s
already won two national awards.
Normally, we do not submit our books for awards until the
year after they are launched. But we sent
“Water To My Soul: The Story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney” in for consideration to
two competitions on the west coast that accepted early 2012 releases. Much to our surprise and delight, we placed
in both of them. “Water To My Soul” was
the WINNER in the Wild Card category
for the national Green Book Awards. The
same title won HONORABLE MENTION in
the San
Francisco Book Awards. What a
huge blessing for our Eliza Lucas Pinckney in her first few months out of the
chute!
OUR EXCITING NEWS:
Most authors do not like to discuss upcoming
research or book subjects. Some think it’s
bad luck; others don’t want writers to “steal” ideas. I subscribe to neither of these theories, but
don’t always make the final decision until I’m deep into my research. So let me tease you with this. The subject I’ve tentatively chosen (with the
working title of “Unveiled”) grew up in the northeast. I’ve just spoken on the phone with the
great-great-great-great-nephew of her husband.
He is 82 and has information that would truly help me in my research,
including pictures of the home in the 1700’s.
By the way, this man lives in the house where this Revolutionary War hero
was born! Guesses, anyone?
Be well. Enjoy
your summer! Stay cool. More news in the fall! Or sooner, if I can get to it!
Blessings,
Pamela