It seems like it's been a long time coming, but if there's anything God has taught me over the past year and a half, it's that His timing is always best. I feel a lot of mixed emotions about this book launch. I'm excited, but also anxious. Writing a book about your own experience requires … Continue reading His Timing: It’s Time for a Book Launch!
Category: Book Signing
Exciting News for Waverly Fans!
Summer, finally! I've been super busy the last few months at work with what has to be the strangest school year on record, but now my semi-summer break has started, so it's time to shift gears and focus on writing again. I will be off work for most of the month of June, so I … Continue reading Exciting News for Waverly Fans!
Book Signing and New Friends
This past Tuesday, I did a book signing and presentation on Waverly at the Spencer County Public Library. It was so much fun! My friend John, a retired attorney in Rockport, helped make this event possible. He and his wife, a retired librarian, contacted the Spencer County Library to suggest having a book signing, and … Continue reading Book Signing and New Friends
Hello, Summer!
For the past 12 years, I've spent the end of May packing away classroom materials and struggling to survive the last few weeks of school with a room full of antsy adolescents. This was my first year as a District Literacy Coach, and I have to say the end to the school year was very … Continue reading Hello, Summer!
Book Signing and a Big Surprise!
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!
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!
Amy Bellamy, Author 