A Scrapbook Success Story

Wow! I've met a new online friend and author through scrapbooking. And she's probably had one of the greatest successes in publishing a scrapbooking novel I've seen so far. Her book is "A Page Out of Life" and it continues to receive rave reviews and much publicity buzz! I have to say that I am impressed. From USA Today to interviews on CBS and local stations, this book is creating quite a stir. 

I'm also excited to let you know that you can win a signed copy of Kathleen Reid's new book right here! What do you have to do to win? Just read this post, check out Kathleen's site and leave a comment on this post letting me know which character you connect to most. I'll pick a winner on July 14th, so check it out and leave a comment. 

Here's a brief intro...

The connections women make through scrapbooking inspire a novel full of “the twists and turns that keep readers turning pages.”

When frazzled mother of four Ashley joins a local scrapbook club, she’s amazed at the way old photos and mementos can bring color to sepiatoned memories. Among the diverse group is Tara, a single grad student whose search for love, like her relationship with her absentee father, has only brought her heartache…and some funny dating stories. Then there’s Libby, a semi-retired teacher who thought she’d spend her golden years taking classes—not as a town pariah after her son is charged in a corporate scandal. But all three find comfort and inspiration in the scrapbooking group, where they learn that only together can they face earth-shattering revelations and emotionally unavailable men—and figure out their futures while artfully commemorating their pasts.

Want to read more? Check out an excerpt on Kathleen's website.

You can learn more about this scrapbooking author. A Page Out of Life is her second novel, so if you fall in love with her writing, you have something else to read! Definitely worth picking up for a fun summer read by the beach or the pool! 

Comments

[Jennifer Ballantyne]

This sounds like just what I need, the scrapbooking group in the book I mean. Sounds like a wonderful book too.

[Cindy]

I think I am most like Tara. Just need more time to scrapbook with family and friends.

[Rena]

Hi,

I am more like Tara - I can encourage everyone else with ideas for their pages but then I sit and stare at my own page. Have a great weekend.

[Annie-Savor This Moment]

I'm definitely a frazzled mother of four and looked like the side of a barn when I was pregnant with each of them! Ashley.

[Janice]

I definitely identify with Tara... I love to "coach" & encourage my friends to scrap! I have a friend who comes over twice a month & scraps with me... it's a great way to keep in touch, & to share our lives with each other.

[Karen in TX]

I definitely relate to Libby - going along with one plan and having life surprise you with something out of blue! I can't wait to get my hands on this book. (wink, wink) I love reading about sbing almost as much as I do making layouts!

Karen

[Carol Lueckfeld]

Hey Tasra, Well from that excert I say I'm most like Tara, I love encouraging people to look at their pages differently or watching people as they realize that they are creative.

[Susan M]

From the short intro, I would say I could relate to Libby - when I get to retire!!

[Marty Walden]

Definitely Ashley, the frazzled mother! I'm a SAHM of 5 kids who homeschools. Definite moments of pulling my hair out!