Bears, Blurbs, and Books... Oh My!
Giveaway
This summer while vacationing in the Smoky Mountains, we crossed paths with several bears (apparently there are roughly 1,900 of them in the area)! To our utter amazement, one of them broke into my in-laws’ LOCKED minivan, and I captured it on video. It’s since been picked up by a viral media company and yes, that’s my voice in the video.
Some fun highlights from our vacation in Gatlinburg: Hillbilly Golf, the Moonshine Mountain rollercoaster, and dancing our way through Dollywood (I highly recommend it).
If you have a bear encounter story, please share!
Blurbs
I’ve been keeping quite busy blurbing, which is a quirky publishing industry word for being asked by authors/publishers to read and endorse books. Check out my blurbs and these books!
Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino
“Set in the 1960s with a clever plot, quick pacing, and a cast of whip smart, witty women with a no-nonsense female lead, Behind Every Good Man, is wickedly funny and easily devoured.”
The Group Trip by Audrey Ingram
“… a gripping tale, exploring the trials of friendship, the secrets kept close to the heart, and the bonds threatened to be broken when heartbreak enters the mix. Heartfelt, complex, and charming, with an unforgettable cast of characters…”
Dear Eliza by Andrea Stein
“… an emotionally compelling story filled with tension and drama that hooked me from the start, with vivid characters so real that they jump off the page.”
Find Me in California by Kerry Lonsdale
“When family secrets from past generations surface, there’s a second chance for forgiveness and hope for a new generation. Past and present interweave to unravel a story brimming with secrets and surprises. ”
Cave of Secrets by Lynne Golodner
“… a layered story full of heart, wisdom, hard truths, and explores the journey of self-discovery and the deep need for human connection. A touching tale of love, loss, and the fortitude to pave a new path forward.”
The Gift by C. D’Angelo
“… grips you from the first page, takes you on an emotional journey, and holds your attention until the very end, leaving you satisfied, inspired, and with the sentiment—sometimes the best gifts are those you give yourself.
Book Giveaway
Have you read The Plot by New York Times Bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz? Now there’s a sequel aptly named The Sequel. This psychological thriller releases October 1st. I was lucky to snag an early copy, and I’m giving The Sequel away to one lucky winner. (If you entered on Instagram, you’re all set. No need to enter again.)
Thank you for being here! Stick around for more book news and giveaways.
xo,
Annie Cathryn, Award-winning Author of The Friendship Breakup
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My parents live in NE Tennessee, and the bears come around a lot. They bring their bird feeders in at night and had to put an electric fence around the bee hives.
So many 🐻. So many books! 📚 Thank you for always being such a stellar literary citizen! 🩷🩷🩷