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Friends and Mystery Lovers,
Now that it’s officially spring for all of us I hope you’re enjoying the change in weather. I’ve especially been taken by all the white wisteria climbing over buildings and trellises. It has that gorgeous, haunted quality I seem to find irresistible.
When we talk about books we have a funny way of revealing parts of ourselves no one would otherwise discover. Through reading we put ourselves in other people’s worlds and think about what we would do if we were in their positions. Recently the book club I’m a part of came to Napa to visit. We’ve been together five years. Through that time I’ve learned things about each member, the way she thinks or doesn’t think. Stories have given us the means to discuss topics that never would have been part of our conversations. I’ve come to appreciate our similarities and differences. I love how we relate to women from different countries and then am sometimes baffled to realize I may be the only one to pull the trigger in certain situations.
I once discussed Edda with a reporter who told me candidly that she didn’t like her. The longer we talked I discovered Edda didn’t make sense to her, the decisions she made were not “logical”. For my part, I quickly determined the woman was no fun. In all honesty I’ve seen and felt too much craziness to ever make sense to a “practical” mind. So here is to all the Eddas and to all of you who have chosen Ruby Rest to read in your book clubs. Your honesty and “nonsensical” nature will always make perfect sense to me.
In March I had the opportunity to sign copies of Ruby Rest in Maui. Again, forget politics. The secret to a better world is flip flops. People who wear them make the world a much happier place to live in. It was great to talk with people on the island about Ruby Rest. Their hospitality was refreshing. My souvenir from the trip was a magnet with the Eleanor Roosevelt quote for my refrigerator. It seems I tend to follow her advice unwittingly.
For those who have asked, Ruby Rest is now officially available at Barnes and Noble.
Now that it’s officially spring for all of us I hope you’re enjoying the change in weather. I’ve especially been taken by all the white wisteria climbing over buildings and trellises. It has that gorgeous, haunted quality I seem to find irresistible.
When we talk about books we have a funny way of revealing parts of ourselves no one would otherwise discover. Through reading we put ourselves in other people’s worlds and think about what we would do if we were in their positions. Recently the book club I’m a part of came to Napa to visit. We’ve been together five years. Through that time I’ve learned things about each member, the way she thinks or doesn’t think. Stories have given us the means to discuss topics that never would have been part of our conversations. I’ve come to appreciate our similarities and differences. I love how we relate to women from different countries and then am sometimes baffled to realize I may be the only one to pull the trigger in certain situations.
I once discussed Edda with a reporter who told me candidly that she didn’t like her. The longer we talked I discovered Edda didn’t make sense to her, the decisions she made were not “logical”. For my part, I quickly determined the woman was no fun. In all honesty I’ve seen and felt too much craziness to ever make sense to a “practical” mind. So here is to all the Eddas and to all of you who have chosen Ruby Rest to read in your book clubs. Your honesty and “nonsensical” nature will always make perfect sense to me.
In March I had the opportunity to sign copies of Ruby Rest in Maui. Again, forget politics. The secret to a better world is flip flops. People who wear them make the world a much happier place to live in. It was great to talk with people on the island about Ruby Rest. Their hospitality was refreshing. My souvenir from the trip was a magnet with the Eleanor Roosevelt quote for my refrigerator. It seems I tend to follow her advice unwittingly.
For those who have asked, Ruby Rest is now officially available at Barnes and Noble.
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