I adore book clubs. I’ve intermittently been a member of one for as long as I can remember. There’s nothing quite like the warm and fuzzy feeling that comes through spending time with like-minded people, sipping wine, and discussing the characters, the plot twists, the theme.
In the back of all my books are reading group questions. I love to think of them sparking a discussion and with local groups, I feel privileged when I’m invited along to be part of that discussion.
A lovely American lady called Cheryl, messaged me after her group discussed The Sister and The Gift telling me how much her group loved my stories and that they were planning something very special for The Surrogate. Both a chance to talk about the book and to help a good cause.
I was very intrigued and this morning I was absolutely thrilled to be sent the glowing feedback for my book and photos of ‘The Surrogate themed baby shower.’
The onsie cake looked amazing (I so wish I was near enough to eat a slice), and the ‘It’s a Book’ bunting made me smile.
The games were all ‘The Surrogate’ themed and it was quite surreal seeing my name, and my characters pop up in a word search.
Best of all was the huge basket of baby items collected that is now being donated to their local church where it will be distributed to mums in need.
The power of words bring people together in so many ways. Book people really are the NICEST people.
Thanks so much ladies.
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Loved The surrogate! A book themed baby shower, how fantastic. Books, babies, and cakes, three of my favourite things! That cakes looks so good! Shame the book club isn’t nearer to home, that cake would go done really well with a nice cup of coffee 🙂
It’s an amazing cake isn’t it! I so want one!
If we ever meet up, I will make you one 🙂
Keep doing what you’re doing: you’re never allowed to retire ! x
I’m going to write FOREVER! Whether anybody will want to publish me then is quite another matter….
Of course they will. You’re like the best writer in the world EVER!
Writing is just the best job. I was only saying the other day, if I won the lottery then I’d still write because it’s what I enjoy doing the most x
What a lovely gesture. My little book has been taken on by a couple of book groups, which is a compliment in itself, but this response is wonderful. Well done (Iagain!).