April 13, 1936 The coffin rested on the kitchen table in the center of the room. She turned and stared at the walls, up at the ceiling, down at the floor, anything to avoid looking at the smooth pine box that seemed to swallow the air in this room, seemed to draw the very breath … Continue reading Waverly: A Novel (Excerpt)
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The Trouble with Historical Fiction
I love reading historical fiction. Getting lost in the world of a great story inspired by true events is the ultimate escape for me. I’ve always admired authors who are able to describe a world from long ago so clearly that I can put myself right there in the midst of the action. Through the … Continue reading The Trouble with Historical Fiction
Exploring Waverly: Insights
When my book, Waverly: A Novel was chosen for the Owensboro Community and Technical College Common Reads program, my intention was to attend a live event on campus and share information about the book, answer questions, etc. Then, of course, the world as we know it came to a screeching halt in the spring of … Continue reading Exploring Waverly: Insights
His Timing: It’s Time for a Book Launch!
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!
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!
God Finishes What He Begins
"I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion..." (Philippians 1:6, CSB) I have a friend who always reads the ending of a book first. She says she wants to know how the story ends before she invests the time and energy to read … Continue reading God Finishes What He Begins
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!
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 