All set up and ready to meet readers! When I first started writing my novel, Waverly, I knew it would probably generate a lot of local interest. Since its publication, I have been overwhelmed by the support and interest from readers and history buffs who have heard about the book. I've listened to messages and … Continue reading Book Signing and a Big Surprise!
Author: Amy Bellamy, Author
In the News – Again!
Yesterday morning, my husband glanced at the front page headline of our local newspaper ("Sheriff's Department Replacing Patrol Cars") and joked that it must be a slow news week. The irony was not lost on me when I was contacted later that same afternoon by a newspaper reporter who wanted to interview me about my … Continue reading In the News – Again!
Sneak Peek at Waverly
Read on for an excerpt from my new novel, Waverly ! CHAPTER ONE - SARAH June 13, 2006 I have no idea what made him open up to me that day. I opened the creaky screen door, calling, "Hey, Grandaddy, it's me!" even though I knew he wouldn't hear me. I tossed my keys on … Continue reading Sneak Peek at Waverly
Countdown to Book Signing – 7 Days to Go!
New bookmarks - yay! Okay, I am way too excited about the bookmarks I ordered to give away at my book signing this Saturday at the Daviess County Public Library. Aren't they great? --------------------------------> I wasn't looking for anything fancy - just something simple with my contact info that I could give out with my … Continue reading Countdown to Book Signing – 7 Days to Go!
April Book Club Meeting
(Please note: this post contains affiliate links)Earlier this week, my book club met for dinner at the Miller House in downtown Owensboro for our regular monthly meeting. We had a special guest - Eddie Price, author of Widder's Landing, which was our book selection for April. Eddie was actually my history teacher when I was … Continue reading April Book Club Meeting
NaNoWriMo – What It’s Really Like to Write a Novel in 30 Days
I wasn't familiar with NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) until a teacher friend told me about it in late 2016. NaNoWriMo involves setting a word count goal (usually 50,000) and working to reach that goal between November 1-30th. I thought the idea of writing a 50,000+ word manuscript during the month of November was intriguing, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – What It’s Really Like to Write a Novel in 30 Days
Why “Waverly”?
If you know anything about the actual historical events that inspired my novel, Waverly, you may be wondering where the title came from. I wish I had some unique, serendipitous explanation, but the truth is really quite simple. When I first began researching what took place in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1936, my intention was to … Continue reading Why “Waverly”?
So what’s this book about, anyway?
In August, 1936, Rainey Bethea, a twenty-six year old African American from Virginia, was executed for the crime of rape in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hundreds of reporters and a crowd estimated at 20,000 people descended on the city of Owensboro to witness the execution, due in no small part to the fact that the sheriff in … Continue reading So what’s this book about, anyway?
In the news!
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Keith Lawrence, a reporter for the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer newspaper, to chat about my new novel. I have to admit, I was a little nervous. Thankfully, Keith is a super nice guy and put me at ease right away. The article was in today's paper (you … Continue reading In the news!
Signed Copies
If you are interested in a signed copy of my book, Waverly: A Novel, please use the "contact" link and let me know. I just got in a new shipment, but they are going fast! 🙂
Amy Bellamy, Author 