Dear Readers,
I’m thrilled that today, April 23rd, marks the debut of my historical novel, WALTZ IN SWING TIME! I’m especially pleased because it’s the first book I’ve written to be published! I began this journey well over a decade ago, in late 2006, when I started writing the first draft. Since then, the manuscript has undergone countless revisions and rewrites. Along the way, I’ve sharpened my skills and gained a deeper understanding about the finer details of the revision process and how to craft a compelling narrative. At the same time, I’ve continued to read and find inspiration from the beautiful prose of my favorite authors (Chang-Rae Lee, Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan, T.C. Boyle, Wallace Stegner, John Steinbeck, to name a few).
I also learned a little about the publishing and marketing process, and feel truly fortunate, after a topsy-turvy experience, to have finally landed with a reputable, solid publisher, Black Rose Writing, who granted me creative latitude with the title (which has changed a few times since the inception of this process), edits, and the idea behind the cover. In fact, BRW’s creative design team used a couple of ideas and did a marvelous job with the cover, and I’m very satisfied.
To celebrate this long journey, I’m holding a virtual launch party this evening (4/23/20) at 8pm ET. If you are interested, please contact me directly for details.
In the meantime, I hope you will read the book, which is now available in e-book and print copies on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Google Books, and Black Rose Writing.
And please, if you are able, leave an honest review - on Amazon, goodreads - anywhere you are able.
Thanks for your support!