The Craftsbury Public Librarian invited me to host a book discussion for my book — full disclosure, I’ve known Susan since before I was a mother.
Because there’s a pandemic, we sat outside in the library’s tent. Because it’s Vermont and October, it was raining, but that not chilly. And October brings out the handknit-hat crowd.
For months, I’ve been worried about Unstitched joining the public ranks from my own teeny tiny little world. Unstitched is about opioid addiction and addiction writ large, but it’s also about my story, too. Besides sharing the stories of others, I share mine, too. As my youngest daughter would say, Did you have to take out the whole skeleton? Maybe just a bone or two would have done.
I took out (most of) the skeleton.
But yesterday’s afternoon made me realize, yes, this is why I wrote this book. To have it gnawed over by those I know and complete strangers. Chewed over. Shared. At the very end, a woman who hadn’t read the book asked if I had a copy to sell. I didn’t. But a woman across the tent jumped up and offered her copy. Seeing my book go hand in hand — that, my friends, is manna for the writer’s soul.
Be well, all.
Stony Soil Vermont 
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YAY,I thought, I’ll buy that! Then I remembered the news three days ago: “The United States Postal Service (USPS) has suspended mail deliveries to New Zealand due to an unavailability of transportation. “Then I discovered it’s on Kindle so, Yay! again, even though I vastly prefer the full sensory experience of a real book. And then, Oh no! My kindle battery is flat! Oh the highs and lows the prospect of a new book can bring….
Oh my goodness! I had no idea about the USPS and New Zealand! Please let me know if you manage to read a copy, one way or another…..
It has arrived in my kindle – but I’ll wait until it’s fully charged. Besides, the chooks (chickens) and ducks are calling out for food so I guess I better go start the morning round.
Bought mine today – found in memoir at B&N in Stamford CT – didn’t even have to order it! After loving your blog posts for years I look forward to complete immersion in your writing and this tough, but important story. xxx
I’m a great fan of your blog, too! Thank you for letting me know where you found my book. Sending good wishes towards you this morning.
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Thanks for visiting my blog, Bret Ann. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Likewise!