It'a been great fun to introduce my little book to the world. thanks to all who came to the 'happy book' party at kevin and becky's fabulous home...really 'magazine cover' level of entertaining. please visit my website at www.pleasurablepausepress.com for further information on purchasing 'stay for lunch'. best. a.
December 17, 2008 10:57 PM
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Last week we were fortunate to introduce 'Stay For Lunch' to the guests and staff at the resort/spa Miraval outside of Tuscon. It was a great week of author's sharing their books and writing experiences. Hopefully we will be invited to return! For more info visit www.pleasurablepausepress.com
December 31, 2008 6:02 PM
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Turkish Imports, Beloit's fabulous world class boutique will host a book signing evening for 'Stay For Lunch' Thursday, February 12th. I am honored and excited. It is always such a 'great explore' to see what Mary Ann and company have designed and gathered from the far corners of the world to share with us. I will post details as they come.
January 9, 2009 3:59 PM
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Now that the fairy dust is settling regarding actually publishing my book, I am setting my sight on how best to distribute it. And I think one place to start is to ask for a little help from my friends. If anyone has a bookstore, or favorite retail shop or library where you think 'Stay For Lunch' would fit nicely please leave me a note and I will follow up. Thanks again for all the nice reader comments and support. www.pleasurablepausepress.com
January 16, 2009 4:09 PM
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I am starting to dream a little dream about organizing a Southern Book tour. I hope to find book stores/libraries/book clubs in Virginia and North Caroloina and then hopefully end my tour in Atanta where the story began. They say you have to dream first! I'll keep you posted.
January 29, 2009 5:51 AM
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Just had the pleasure of booking the first venue of my Southern Book Signing tour at the wonderful boutique, The Potpourri, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. 'Stay For Lunch' will be showcased there along with some fresh cheese biscuits on Friday, April 10th. Please stop by if you are in the area. Pinehurst in spring...I can hardly wait.
March 10, 2009 5:43 PM
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I am really such a baby at blogging. Hopefully I will become savvy enough not to embed my own posts! Or Whatever! And will be having brilliant discussions regarding all things creative soon.
March 18, 2009 1:36 PM
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My new friends say the loveliest things

Last December, I was thrilled to introduce 'Stay for Lunch' to the Spa at Miraval when it was hot off the press. A previous visit there served as a great inspiration for me to actually produce the book so I returned with it as a 'thank you' and donated one to the Quiet Room. Set in Tucson, Miraval is one of those places that refreshes your mind, body and spirit in a very special way. (It's one of Oprahs favorite places on earth). It was sheer coincidence (although nothing at Miraval ever feels as much like coincidence as it does destiny) that Miraval was hosting an author's week and had the most wonderful group of authors as guests. I had the pleasure of hiking, doing outdoor challenge courses, eating, drinking and connecting with some of our best, most inspiring writers and left Miraval proud to know them as new friends.

One of those women was British comedienne Alison Larkin. She is the author of The English American, a best-seller. Here's what she has to say about my book:

"Stay For Lunch is a delightful gem of a book that touches the soul."

Thank you Alison!

And then Amy Cohen, best selling author of The Late Bloomer's Revolution said this-

"You'll want to stay for lunch, dinner and even breakfast the next morning reading Anne Goodiwn's sweet, moving account of her friendship with Francina. It's a wonderful gift for a friend who may not know that she changed your life and the perfect way of saying thank you."

Wow! Thank you, thank you.

Friendly visitor

On my tours, I'll be mixing family with work. Here, my son Ben, surveys the setting. 

25 books sold!

Through the Spring and Summer, I am bringing Stay for Lunch to a whole new set of appearances at a variety of venues: gift stores, bookstores, libraries, senior centers and so on.

If last weekend's appearance at the gift shop, The Potpourri, in Pinehurst NC, is any indication, then I am excited about meeting many readers.  At this book signing , we sold 25 books! Thank you, Eldora Wood, proprietor of The Potpourri, for such a lovely and welcoming location.