To say having a book chosen as a Time Out For Women book club selection is a big deal, is an understatement. Not only are there only a couple dozen books chosen every year, but there are very few fiction titles chosen. Sooooo, when I found out Lemon Tart was chosen, well, let's just say I'd have been embarrassed if anyone had been watching me. Luckily, I was alone and my dignity remained in tact as far as anyone else was concerned, but I felt a little like this:
If you haven't heard of Time Out For Women, it's a program designed by Deseret Book that brings women together with recommended books and a traveling women's conference. I attended my first TOFW event in Ogden in January, and it was awesome--very inspiring. I have had other books considered for the bookclub, but not ultimately chosen, so in many ways I feel like I've been working toward this for a few years.So, here's what's in it for you. If you haven't yet bought Lemon Tart, you can buy it through the TOFW website for 25% off. You can also read my author intereview and read up on the other TOFW book this month "Tell it like it is" by Sheri Dew (yeah, I share the page with HER!) So, anyhow, check it out HERE and tell a freind of two; maybe suggest it for your ward's bookclub next month, since you can get it at a discount during March.
Did I mention this is pretty exciting?
25 comments:
How awesome!
This IS exciting, Josi! Congrats!
I just let out a little "squeeee!" of excitement on your behalf. What an honour! And a well deserved one at that!
WOW! You should be so proud. I just want you to know that I read the book and loved, loved, loved it. As a matter of fact I suggested it for the month of April in our Relief Society book club. And that is what we are reading. So excited. And I am even going to try some of the recipes to serve. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with us.
Oh Josi! I am so EXCITED for you! This is incredible! Like I said this one is my most favoritestest yet! WAHOO!! This is more than AWESOME!! Go Josi, it's your birthday, go Josi GO GO GO !!!!!
A million congrats! This is such a cool honor and it couldn't happen to a nicer person.
And I love the new blog background!
Congrats! Congrats! That is so cool. The best thing is that your book deserves to be there--I loved it!!!
I'm doing the Snoopy dance with you--that's fantastic news!
I don't know you, but I thought I would tell you I read Lemon Tart two weeks ago. Not for bookclub. I bought it all on my own.
I liked it. I enjoy reading a good mystery without having to wade through filth. Thank you very much and good luck. I will look forward to your next book- hopefully also a mystery.
Oh, I got here from Segullah, I saw your name on your comment and wondered if you were that Josi, and you were.
It's all cartwheels here! What fantastic news!
VERY exciting! Congrats. :)
NOW the money starts rolling in, right? ;)
What an accomplishment! I am doing my own happy dance right along with you :) !!
Way exciting! Congratulations!!
Wow! I noticed you wrote on my blog today, and I wanted to tell you that I love your books! I haven't read Lemon Tart yet, but I am going to soon! It looks really good! I will definitely be reading it, and reviewing it on my blog! By the way, I'm glad they didn't bring Never Been Kissed out when you were in Jr. High either!;) Congratulations about Time out for Women! That's awesome!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Believe me, I can imagine how great you feel!
What a moment! You are established and on your way!
You are a wonderful writer Josi. Always let it be you Balm of Gilead when you need it.
Love you!
This is great news.
Also, I just finished Lemon Tart last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!
It has all been said so I agree with all the compliments and alcolades. WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAR OUT and
FANTASTIC
That is awesome! I am very excited to read this one. Crystal said it rocks!
Wonderful news! I loved Lemon Tart and can't wait for #2 to come out.
Yay for you! You deserve it for your great writing. Congratulations!
I couldn't put this book down!!!! I absolutely loved it. Can't wait for your next culinary mystery!
CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome! So happy for you!
You are so cool. I am right to worship you!
Josi- this is WAY cool! i am so excited for you. what a compliment to your writing and your contribution to LDS fiction! Becki p.s. you need to do wayyyyy more bragging and writing group. this is inspiring!!!!!!!!1
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