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
Writing Boot Camp Conference
One of my best friends, Jeanette, attended the Serious Writers Boot Camp Conference with me in Nashville this past weekend. Oh my goodness! It was amazing! We had the best time catching up on the way there and back, brainstorming and making plans for our writing projects, meeting new friends and fellow authors, and learning … Continue reading Writing Boot Camp Conference
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!
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”?
Amy Bellamy, Author 