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July News from Susan Wiggs
Dear Friends, Lakeside Cottage won the RITA Award. I’m not gonna lie, I’m ridiculously proud of this achievement. It’s an award granted by fellow writers, who are notorious for being the world’s pickiest readers. However, what I’m proudest of when it comes to this book has nothing to do with awards and everything to do with a particular reader. Alma M. wrote me a letter saying that she believed reading this book saved her daughter’s life. Whether this is true or not, I’ll never know, because I’ve never met this woman or her teenage daughter, Kimmy. But the letter was sincere. Kimmy had been suffering from mysterious symptoms, just like the fictional teenager Callie in Lakeshore Cottage. Kimmy felt terrible but they could never pinpoint what was going on with her. While reading the book, Alma realized Kimmy might be suffering from the same problem as Callie, so she took her back to the doctor. Turns out the diagnosis was exactly the same. (Trying not to include a spoiler here.) Anyway, this is by far the proudest moment for this book. I can’t promise Lakeside Cottage will save your life, but I bet it will brighten your day. A struggling single mom, a mysterious man with a secret past, a secluded cottage by a lake, a fun recipe collection in the back of the book…come on, what’s not to like? Jump on in. The water’s fine! Upcoming Tour Dates – see my web site for details
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Connect with Moi My most-requested recipe: 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1. Place the butter in a large bowl and cream at high speed until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until completely mixed. 2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture at low speed until just combined and add vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl down, until blended. Do not overmix. 3. Add chocolate chunks and mix till thoroughly combined. Refrigerate batter until cold, preferably overnight. 4. Preheat a conventional oven to 350 degrees or a convection oven to 300 degrees, and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets and bake, turning tray once, until golden brown around edges and soft (but not bubbly), about 9 minutes in a convection oven or 12 in a conventional one. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 36 to 72 cookies, depending on size. Enjoy, s22529.p716.sites.pressdns.com You are receiving this email because you have visited our site and entered your |
Month: July 2011
July News from Susan Wiggs
July 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
Martinis & Mad Men Party – save the date!
July 27, 2011 | 2 Comments
Martinis & Mad Men Party
Save the Date!
Saturday evening, August 27
More tickets are available…see below
You’ll meet well known and up-and-coming local authors including Susan Wiggs, Garth Stein, Bob Dugoni, Stephanie Kallos, and Kathleen Alcala. During the 60s themed party, you’ll enjoy tasty appetizers, desserts, and a full bar, all at a stunning Bainbridge Island waterfront home that’s been featured in a number of magazines. 60s party music will be provided by professional DJ Matt Sayers. A party photographer will be on hand to capture shots of you having fun with friends. Put on your 60s garb – or come as you are – and join the fun!
Do you know someone who’d like to join in the fun? We still have tickets available, for $100 each. Call Elsa at elsa before August 8 to reserve tickets.
ahhhh, summer
July 25, 2011 | 6 Comments
Hello, Mococa, Brazil
July 19, 2011 | 3 Comments
every day is a fresh adventure
July 17, 2011 | 2 Comments
Now available: “Lakeside Cottage” by Susan Wiggs on Amazon.com
July 16, 2011 | Leave a comment
Dear Amazon.com Customer, Customers who have purchased or rated books by Susan Wiggs might like to know that Lakeside Cottage will be released on July 26, 2011. You can pre-order yours by following the link below.
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glassware
July 13, 2011 | 5 Comments
Do you know a real-life heroine?
July 12, 2011 | Leave a comment
If so, my publisher wants to hear about her…and maybe offer her a grant to pursue her good works. See below:
Kindness. Compassion. Inspiration. Real-life heroine.
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I (heart) writers’ conferences
July 08, 2011 | 1 Comment
Hello, I’m Susan and I’m a writing craft geek. Please join me, Bob Mayer and others at the 20th annual RWAustralia conference in glorious Melbourne! Details here. http://www.romanceaustralia.com/conference_melbourne.html See you there!
welcome to the camp
July 03, 2011 | Leave a comment
I have such thoughtful readers. Look what someone sent me, after reading Summer at Willow Lake.
