At last, Rain Song's official release
date is here! I've sent out my newsletter
Literary Lyrics, emailed a bunch of folk, and
am ready for the sky to light up with fireworks...
Uh, it's now raining. Well, perhaps it will
clear before the day ends. It's 3 AM EST.
I'm off to sleep.
Author Alice J. Wisler's Patchwork Quilt Blog ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* A little of that, a lot of this. All welcome. ~*~*~*~
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Events Surrounding Rain Song
For all who have listened to me whine about how long it is taking for Rain Song to get ushered into the wide world, thanks! I owe you. Why not come to one of the following events so that I can acknowledge how grateful I am to you?
* October 5, 2008 from 4 to 6 PM at Janet Stolp's Durham, NC home: Join us for a wonderful gathering of women. Prizes, favors, food, and so much more southern fun.
* October 24, 2008 from 7 PM at the Regulator Bookshop in Durham, NC: Open to everyone! Come, be part of a discussion on family reunions and quirky relatives you know and love.
Hope to see you there!
* October 5, 2008 from 4 to 6 PM at Janet Stolp's Durham, NC home: Join us for a wonderful gathering of women. Prizes, favors, food, and so much more southern fun.
* October 24, 2008 from 7 PM at the Regulator Bookshop in Durham, NC: Open to everyone! Come, be part of a discussion on family reunions and quirky relatives you know and love.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
New Year in Japan
What fun it was to go to Cresset Christian Academy this afternoon and talk about New Year celebrations in Japan.
The middle school students in Susan Palumbo's class were attentive and laughed at my jokes. You know that I had fun recalling my childhood in Osaka. When I mentioned I used to buy bean paste ice cream on the way home from school, no one looked hungry.
Anyway, talking about soba and ozoni made me wish for bowls of each right then.
Later, I handed out fliers about Rain Song. How nice of Susan to have a copy of Rain Song on her desk and refer to it as her "new favorite book." One child asked if I am the person behind the umbrella on the novel's cover. You gotta love those middle schoolers (I do, I have two of my own!).
The middle school students in Susan Palumbo's class were attentive and laughed at my jokes. You know that I had fun recalling my childhood in Osaka. When I mentioned I used to buy bean paste ice cream on the way home from school, no one looked hungry.
Anyway, talking about soba and ozoni made me wish for bowls of each right then.
Later, I handed out fliers about Rain Song. How nice of Susan to have a copy of Rain Song on her desk and refer to it as her "new favorite book." One child asked if I am the person behind the umbrella on the novel's cover. You gotta love those middle schoolers (I do, I have two of my own!).
Friday, August 29, 2008
Holding Rain Song
Yesterday, the UPS man left my new baby on my doorstep.
Rain Song looks beautiful. Holding my first copy of the
novel was exhilarating. My editor says Rain Song will
be lining bookstore shelves soon.
Benjamin (age 12) held the book and said it was "inviting."
The cover and back copy are both appealing. Yahoo!
I never thought I'd live to see this day.
Daniel would have been 16 on the 25th of this month.
I feel this whole experience is even more enhanced
by receiving the novel right around his birthday.
Cheers in Heaven, Daniel! Rain Song is dedicated to
you, and all your siblings here.
Rain Song looks beautiful. Holding my first copy of the
novel was exhilarating. My editor says Rain Song will
be lining bookstore shelves soon.
Benjamin (age 12) held the book and said it was "inviting."
The cover and back copy are both appealing. Yahoo!
I never thought I'd live to see this day.
Daniel would have been 16 on the 25th of this month.
I feel this whole experience is even more enhanced
by receiving the novel right around his birthday.
Cheers in Heaven, Daniel! Rain Song is dedicated to
you, and all your siblings here.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Daniel: Birthday Eve
Years don't matter
even after eleven
I still miss
what we had and
what we could
have been
together.
even after eleven
I still miss
what we had and
what we could
have been
together.
Monday, August 11, 2008
AuthorsDen is Truly Beautiful
Authors Den has to be one of the best friends an author can have.
I just joined, posted a biography, a few pictures, wrote some blogs,
and uploaded an article about my novel. Unless you want more bells
and whistles, the site is free for authors. What a nice one it is
and a popular way to promote a novel. Visit my pages there --- http://www.authorsden.com/alicejwisler
I just joined, posted a biography, a few pictures, wrote some blogs,
and uploaded an article about my novel. Unless you want more bells
and whistles, the site is free for authors. What a nice one it is
and a popular way to promote a novel. Visit my pages there --- http://www.authorsden.com/alicejwisler
Thursday, August 7, 2008
The newsletter, Literary Lyrics
Yesterday, I sent the second issue of my novel-related newsletter, Literary Lyrics to the masses. In it, I asked readers for a family reunion recipe and some lines about a favorite pet. In Rain Song,
pets are important and the book is based on preparing for a family reunion.
Less than two months until pub date. The excitement, the anticipation, the thrill, the worry---don't let any author kid you---all of those components are there. I reread Anne Lamott's chapter on publication in her lovely and funny book, Bird by Bird. For the first time, I understood how she felt as her pub date approached. It takes a lot of courage to let the world see what you have to offer.
Meanwhile, I continue to find reviews posted on the Internet and wait for my publisher to create a wonderfully beautiful press release for sending. It's like Christmas, only I have no idea which day this month or next it will be available.
pets are important and the book is based on preparing for a family reunion.
Less than two months until pub date. The excitement, the anticipation, the thrill, the worry---don't let any author kid you---all of those components are there. I reread Anne Lamott's chapter on publication in her lovely and funny book, Bird by Bird. For the first time, I understood how she felt as her pub date approached. It takes a lot of courage to let the world see what you have to offer.
Meanwhile, I continue to find reviews posted on the Internet and wait for my publisher to create a wonderfully beautiful press release for sending. It's like Christmas, only I have no idea which day this month or next it will be available.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Daniel....again
I confess I search the engines much too much. I suppose I'm hoping to see Rain Song reviewed in more places. Anxious for the world to get its hands on my little novel, I wait. Pub date has never been so close. Yet, I am constantly looking for more book-related action.
As I searched today, I came across The Compassionate Friends' chapter in Leesburg, Virginia's newsletter. I had almost forgotten I wrote this tiny piece for my former e-zine, Tributes. How nice to know that the words about my son Daniel still linger around the Internet, perhaps helping others. Strange, but today, with just over a month to go until we celebrate yet another birthday without him (August 25th he would be 16), my words bring me comfort. I hope there will be meaning in them for you as well.
What I've Learned Since I Last Held Your Hand
- Cemeteries don't scare me anymore
- I live the best I can
- I cannot expect to be always understood
- Making time to cry is important
- The stars seem closer to me now
- A friend who can cry with me is worth more than gold
- Remember to tell those you love, "I love you", often
- Butterflies are peaceful and calm; taking time to watch them brings comfort
- Living life is like viewing a morning glory - you have to be wanting and waiting to see the beauty
~Alice J. Wisler, In memory of Daniel Wisler
As I searched today, I came across The Compassionate Friends' chapter in Leesburg, Virginia's newsletter. I had almost forgotten I wrote this tiny piece for my former e-zine, Tributes. How nice to know that the words about my son Daniel still linger around the Internet, perhaps helping others. Strange, but today, with just over a month to go until we celebrate yet another birthday without him (August 25th he would be 16), my words bring me comfort. I hope there will be meaning in them for you as well.
What I've Learned Since I Last Held Your Hand
- Cemeteries don't scare me anymore
- I live the best I can
- I cannot expect to be always understood
- Making time to cry is important
- The stars seem closer to me now
- A friend who can cry with me is worth more than gold
- Remember to tell those you love, "I love you", often
- Butterflies are peaceful and calm; taking time to watch them brings comfort
- Living life is like viewing a morning glory - you have to be wanting and waiting to see the beauty
~Alice J. Wisler, In memory of Daniel Wisler
Monday, July 21, 2008
Two months to go...
Two more months and a few weeks, but who isn't counting, until the debut of my novel Rain Song. I am impressed with the reviews and hope I get to see more of them. As for book two, we have decided to call it How Sweet it is and the art department at Bethany House is working on a cover.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Publishers Weekly
How exciting to see Rain Song's review in the June 9, 2008
issue of Publishers Weekly.
The galley for the novel arrived via UPS last week and even though
I had guests, I managed to allow a shriek of delight to fill my house.
Soon my edited galley will be sent back to my publisher and then,
then, I think Bethany House is going to start with printing the
actual book. Check out my web site to see all my reviews
at alicewisler.com.
issue of Publishers Weekly.
The galley for the novel arrived via UPS last week and even though
I had guests, I managed to allow a shriek of delight to fill my house.
Soon my edited galley will be sent back to my publisher and then,
then, I think Bethany House is going to start with printing the
actual book. Check out my web site to see all my reviews
at alicewisler.com.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Library Journal
I must confess that I have been acting a little excited
today. Upon "googling" my name, I found a review for
Rain Song in the June issue of Library Journal. The
writer even has my book listed as a good summer read.
Well, you can buy it when it comes out in October and
read it next summer. If you are a librarian, please order
a copy or two for your library. Don't forget to do this;
make a note of it now even though the book isn't quite
ready yet. I'd hate for some bestseller to come your way
and for you to forget all about me.
In fact, the galleys for Rain Song should be
out next week my editor emailed to tell me
today. She says then my book will look and
feel more like a real book. Perhaps they are
going to publish Rain Song after all....?
today. Upon "googling" my name, I found a review for
Rain Song in the June issue of Library Journal. The
writer even has my book listed as a good summer read.
Well, you can buy it when it comes out in October and
read it next summer. If you are a librarian, please order
a copy or two for your library. Don't forget to do this;
make a note of it now even though the book isn't quite
ready yet. I'd hate for some bestseller to come your way
and for you to forget all about me.
In fact, the galleys for Rain Song should be
out next week my editor emailed to tell me
today. She says then my book will look and
feel more like a real book. Perhaps they are
going to publish Rain Song after all....?
Friday, May 2, 2008
May!
What a wonderful month May is in Durham, NC. Well, we've only had two days so far, but both of them have been lovely weather-wise. I'm getting ready to send my newsletter for Rain Song out to the masses. Literary Lyrics is free, so if you want to join, go to my website at http://www.alicewisler.com and sign up.
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