My debut novel, After the Fire, is a romance story that takes place during the holidays. It is based upon the aftermath of the 2015 Valley Fire in Lake County, California, where small town people pulled together to show that united, we are stronger! I wrote this, because it was true.
Christmas time is when we can hopefully slow things down and take in the whole holiday experience. Drive around and look at the lights, open that special bottle of wine, go have coffee with a dear friend, bake cookies with your family, READ A GOOD BOOK! Whatever you perceive the season to be, revel in the splendor of holiday magic. I’m hoping you will find some of that magic in the pages of my book.
Haven’t purchased your copy yet? No worries. If you buy on Amazon, you are most assured to receive your copy quickly. It is available in paperback and eBook if you like a reader. Also, don’t forget that with Kindle Unlimited, you can get my book for FREE. You can click here to buy now.
If you are just finding me, I will share some links to read my past blog posts. For example, how this journey got started in the first place, (once you click on a link and read, you will need to click your back arrow to continue with this post). You can read that here, or to read the interview I had with Chief Willie Sapeta, from Lake County Fire about the Valley Fire click here. Or you might want to read one of the archived posts about the healing process of our community here. These posts will give you a better idea on why I needed to write this book, which I consider a love letter to my community.
Speaking of community… I have been getting lots of fun shares of pictures of my book pretty much everywhere. Recently I got airport and city traffic posts. Thank you Wendy for sharing.
The reviews are coming in at nearly all 5 stars. I am very touched that so many people love it. Some author events are being arranged, starting with the Upperlake venue at the Lake County Wine Studio, December 21, 2019. I’m also meeting with indie bookstores in Northern California, to arrange for my books to be sold in their stores. Possible author events there too. I will post events as they are booked.
I am wishing each and every one of you a lovely holiday season. Please embrace the spirit of Christmas with gratitude, compassion, and love. I know I personally have much to be grateful for this year. Having all your support has been one of the best gifts ever.
I took your book on the airplane to Nashville. I love it. I have cousins and uncles that live in Clearlake, Cobb, and Kelseyville.
Layne,
So glad you like it. Share with your friends. It’s always great to have readers spread the word and help get the book into the hands of folks near and far.
Warm wishes in 2020!
Patti