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Brunonia Barry
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am working on Bone Lace now, but there will be another book that comes out first. Bone Lace takes place two years before The Fifth Petal, during the time that Rafferty and Towner were separated (that's a whole story in itself). It features Towner, Ann, Zee, and the girl who was born at the end of The Lace Reader, Towner's half-sister. Wish I could have included Callie, but she hadn't yet come to town.
Brunonia Barry
So sorry, I answered the question wrong. All of my book are ebooks as well. Kindle, Nook, etc..
Brunonia Barry
It is, through Audible.
Brunonia Barry
The original intention when we self-published The Lace Reader was to publish a sequel (Bone Lace) the following year. The publisher who then picked it up had other ideas; they wanted another Salem story but not a sequel, so The Map of True Places came next. In January, The Fifth Petal (my third book) will come out, which has come recurring characters from the first two novels. And now I'm finally working on Bone Lace which will be my 4th book and which is a true sequel to The Lace Reader. Hopefully, it will be out in 2018, if I write fast enough.
Brunonia Barry
I am named after Brown University, my grandfather was a rabid alum, and promised to leave his money to any of his kids who would name their child Brunonia (which is Brown in latin). Kind of a family joke, and it's actually my middle name. My first name is Sandra. The book that was originally titled Banshee was retitled The Fifth Petal, and is my new book which is coming out on January 24th. I don't pick the narrators for my audio books, but the publishers do a great job, I think.
Brunonia Barry
Hi Cheryl, The Fifth Petal is a standalone book, so there's no need to read the other two first. There are some recurring characters, which is probably why people are referring to it as a sequel. But the protagonist and the story are both new. I'd love to do a Skype session with your book club. I'll be on tour until Mid-February, but after that I'll be more available. Let me know what dates you're considering, and we'll schedule it.
Brunonia Barry
I write about Salem, MA, the city where I live, so I get ideas both from history, and just strolling around the Salem streets. History casts a long shadow around here, so there will always be an element of that. But the contemporary city is just as fascinating.
Brunonia Barry
I am just starting a new book called Bone Lace which continues the story of The Lace Reader.
Brunonia Barry
Keep at it. I didn't publish my first novel until I was 57, so if you love writing, keep doing it.
Brunonia Barry
My favorite thing is creating characters and then getting to know them.
Brunonia Barry
I haven't had writer's block per se, but I really don't enjoy writing first drafts very much. I am much more relaxed rewriting.
Brunonia Barry
Thank you, Somjai. I will be making appearances and will post my schedule when I know it.
Brunonia Barry
Hi Paula. The Fifth Petal comes out January 24th, 2017. Can't wait.
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