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January 31, 2016
Ebooks Deals
So, as I learned today, that both "Dear Mr. Knightley" and "Lizzy & Jane" are on a $1.99 ebook deal right now, I thought I'd share.
Here are the links to Kindle for both -- but all platforms are hosting the deal. Thanks and Happy Reading!
Dear Mr. Knightley: goo.gl/KFCFsR
Lizzy & Jane: goo.gl/O9kODX
November 18, 2015
The Bronte Plot Joins with Miir for an Awesome Giveaway!
The publisher has come up with some fun to share The Bronte Plot love – and some amazing water bottles by Miir.
Come to My Facebook Page to join in the fun. Ten random winners will be chose on November 23rd. Details on the page.
Thanks! 
October 30, 2015
The Bronte Plot
Reviews for The Bronte Plot are in!
“Katherine Reay is a remarkable author who has created her own sub-genre, wrapping classic fiction around contemporary stories. Her writing is flawless and smooth, her storytelling meaningful and poignant. You’re going to love The Bronte Plot.” — Debbie Macomber #1 NYT author
Kirkus Reviews
Great works of literature and other priceless antiques populate Reay’s (Lizzy & Jane, 2014, etc.) thoughtful tribute to the Brontë sisters. Lucy Alling has found her niche selling rare books inside the gallery of Chicago’s premier interior designer. She charms her client James Carmichael with a limited-edition Jane Eyre—and her latent talent for design—but when James catches Lucy in a lie, he exposes a secret that could end her career. Just when all hope is seemingly lost, Lucy peeks up at readers from the middle pages and assures us that her story is far from over: “All books have it…that time when you don’t know where you’ll be, but you can’t stay as you are.” Opportunity knocks when James’ grandmother Helen proposes an unusual trip to England’s literary landmarks with Lucy as her shopping consultant. James’ disapproval adds tension, and the shopping transforms Lucy’s soul-searching into something more tangible. Reay handles each souvenir as carefully with her prose as her interior designers do with their hands—creating the effect of walking through an expensive gallery without any pressure to buy—and with a discerning eye, she brings out the varying shades of emotion in her characters. Lucy, for example, compares Helen’s eyes to paint colors—they start out as “Benjamin Moore #810 Blue Dragon” and change with her mood. Confronting her past at the Brontë sisters’ home in Haworth, Lucy soon discovers how much she and Helen have in common. Although age brings wisdom, Helen suggests that even wisdom can come with a price. The moral ambiguity makes the story more modern than its premise would suggest—and proves how well its source material holds up over time.
Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review.
Lover and seller of rare books Lucy Alling likes to add a little something special to her treasured finds, in order to make the buying and selling of books and memorabilia more lucrative. When her boss begins to suspect Lucy is tampering with the inscriptions and provenance of the books, her unethical embellishments have consequences in her closest relationships. But even as her disillusioned boyfriend, James, retreats, his wealthy grandmother Helen unexpectedly hires Lucy as a literary consultant on a buying trip to London. The idea of visiting the home of the Brontë sisters particularly excites both of them. Once in London, Helen has a secret agenda that helps Lucy consider the morality of her actions, and both must confront their pasts in order to find peace with their decisions. Quotations and allusions flow freely in Reay’s (Lizzy & Jane) third tribute to the female giants of English literature. While some readers may miss the more obscure references, the finely drawn characters, flawed and authentic, dominate and ground the story emotionally. Lucy realizes that her beloved Brontë characters know more about God and grace than she ever suspected. Fans may find themselves unearthing their classic novels after savoring this skillfully written homage. (Nov.)
And here’s a little about the story itself…
When Lucy’s secret is unearthed, her world begins to crumble. But it may be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
Lucy Alling makes a living selling rare books, often taking suspicious liberties to reach her goals. When her unorthodox methods are discovered, Lucy’s secret ruins her relationship with her boss and her boyfriend, James—leaving Lucy in a heap of hurt and trouble. Something has to change; she has to change.
In a sudden turn of events, James’s wealthy grandmother, Helen, hires Lucy as a consultant for a London literary and antiques excursion. Lucy reluctantly agrees and soon discovers Helen holds secrets of her own. In fact, Helen understands Lucy’s predicament better than anyone else.
As the two travel across England, Lucy benefits from Helen’s wisdom as Helen confronts ghosts from her own past. Everything comes to a head at Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, where Lucy is reminded of the sisters’ beloved heroines who, with tenacity and resolution, endured—even in the midst of impossible circumstances.
Now Lucy must face her past in order to move forward. And while it may hold mistakes and regrets, she will prevail—if only she can step into the life that’s been waiting for her all along.
The Bronte Plot Launches November 3rd!
Reviews for The Bronte Plot are in!
“Katherine Reay is a remarkable author who has created her own sub-genre, wrapping classic fiction around contemporary stories. Her writing is flawless and smooth, her storytelling meaningful and poignant. You’re going to love The Bronte Plot.” — Debbie Macomber #1 NYT author
Kirkus Reviews
Great works of literature and other priceless antiques populate Reay’s (Lizzy & Jane, 2014, etc.) thoughtful tribute to the Brontë sisters. Lucy Alling has found her niche selling rare books inside the gallery of Chicago’s premier interior designer. She charms her client James Carmichael with a limited-edition Jane Eyre—and her latent talent for design—but when James catches Lucy in a lie, he exposes a secret that could end her career. Just when all hope is seemingly lost, Lucy peeks up at readers from the middle pages and assures us that her story is far from over: “All books have it…that time when you don’t know where you’ll be, but you can’t stay as you are.” Opportunity knocks when James’ grandmother Helen proposes an unusual trip to England’s literary landmarks with Lucy as her shopping consultant. James’ disapproval adds tension, and the shopping transforms Lucy’s soul-searching into something more tangible. Reay handles each souvenir as carefully with her prose as her interior designers do with their hands—creating the effect of walking through an expensive gallery without any pressure to buy—and with a discerning eye, she brings out the varying shades of emotion in her characters. Lucy, for example, compares Helen’s eyes to paint colors—they start out as “Benjamin Moore #810 Blue Dragon” and change with her mood. Confronting her past at the Brontë sisters’ home in Haworth, Lucy soon discovers how much she and Helen have in common. Although age brings wisdom, Helen suggests that even wisdom can come with a price. The moral ambiguity makes the story more modern than its premise would suggest—and proves how well its source material holds up over time.
Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review.
Lover and seller of rare books Lucy Alling likes to add a little something special to her treasured finds, in order to make the buying and selling of books and memorabilia more lucrative. When her boss begins to suspect Lucy is tampering with the inscriptions and provenance of the books, her unethical embellishments have consequences in her closest relationships. But even as her disillusioned boyfriend, James, retreats, his wealthy grandmother Helen unexpectedly hires Lucy as a literary consultant on a buying trip to London. The idea of visiting the home of the Brontë sisters particularly excites both of them. Once in London, Helen has a secret agenda that helps Lucy consider the morality of her actions, and both must confront their pasts in order to find peace with their decisions. Quotations and allusions flow freely in Reay’s (Lizzy & Jane) third tribute to the female giants of English literature. While some readers may miss the more obscure references, the finely drawn characters, flawed and authentic, dominate and ground the story emotionally. Lucy realizes that her beloved Brontë characters know more about God and grace than she ever suspected. Fans may find themselves unearthing their classic novels after savoring this skillfully written homage. (Nov.)
And here’s a little about the story itself…
When Lucy’s secret is unearthed, her world begins to crumble. But it may be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
Lucy Alling makes a living selling rare books, often taking suspicious liberties to reach her goals. When her unorthodox methods are discovered, Lucy’s secret ruins her relationship with her boss and her boyfriend, James—leaving Lucy in a heap of hurt and trouble. Something has to change; she has to change.
In a sudden turn of events, James’s wealthy grandmother, Helen, hires Lucy as a consultant for a London literary and antiques excursion. Lucy reluctantly agrees and soon discovers Helen holds secrets of her own. In fact, Helen understands Lucy’s predicament better than anyone else.
As the two travel across England, Lucy benefits from Helen’s wisdom as Helen confronts ghosts from her own past. Everything comes to a head at Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, where Lucy is reminded of the sisters’ beloved heroines who, with tenacity and resolution, endured—even in the midst of impossible circumstances.
Now Lucy must face her past in order to move forward. And while it may hold mistakes and regrets, she will prevail—if only she can step into the life that’s been waiting for her all along.
October 8, 2015
Join me for the AGM Conference Giveaway!
I am so sorry to miss AGM this year and so in honor of the weekend, I’ve posted a Giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a copy of Lizzy & Jane and an L&J Tumbler! Please pass along this Giveaway to your friends — this will run through October 15! I look forward to hearing from you! Have a great weekend and to all those at the AGM Conference, I hope you have a wonderful time!
October 1, 2015
Tumbler Giveaway
So stop by Instagram or Facebook and join in my impromptu Lizzy & Jane tumbler giveaway. You just leave a comment to join in. I haven't the foggiest idea how to put it out to readers here... So that is for another day.
Have a great evening and enjoy the Miami / Cinncinnati game!
September 24, 2015
Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon Winner!
Congratulations to Stormi Johnson for winning an ARC of The Bronte Plot as part of The Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon. I hope you all are visiting Tressa at wishfulendings.com and enjoying all the fun during these week.I’m not making as much reading progress as I’d like, but I certainly and enjoying the effort. My TBR pile really isn’t shrinking.
Please drop back in soon as I plan another giveaway to celebrate my favorite season: FALL!
Have a wonderful weekend!
September 14, 2015
Tackle your TBR Pile!
Each September, Tressa, over at Wishful Endings, hosts a wonderful two week reading extravaganza!
Tackle your TBR Read-a-thon
Hop over to her site at wishfulendings.com and check out all wonderful give-aways and interviews – and while you’re tackling your own TBR pile, you can add to it. After all, that’s part of the fun.
She’s letting me offer an ARC for The Bronte Plot as part of this week’s fun. So here’s the back cover to tempt you… And a giveaway to enter.
Thanks so much! Enjoy the reading!
When Lucy’s secret is unearthed, her world begins to crumble. But it may be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
Lucy Alling makes a living selling rare books, often taking suspicious liberties to reach her goals. When her unorthodox methods are discovered, Lucy’s secret ruins her relationship with her boss and her boyfriend, James—leaving Lucy in a heap of hurt and trouble. Something has to change; she has to change.
In a sudden turn of events, James’s wealthy grandmother, Helen, hires Lucy as a consultant for a London literary and antiques excursion. Lucy reluctantly agrees and soon discovers Helen holds secrets of her own. In fact, Helen understands Lucy’s predicament better than anyone else.
As the two travel across England, Lucy benefits from Helen’s wisdom as Helen confronts ghosts from her own past. Everything comes to a head at Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, where Lucy is reminded of the sisters’ beloved heroines who, with tenacity and resolution, endured—even in the midst of impossible circumstances.
Now Lucy must face her past in order to move forward. And while it may hold mistakes and regrets, she will prevail—if only she can step into the life that’s been waiting for her all along.
“You’re going to love The Brontë Plot.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 NYT Bestseller
September 7, 2015
Congratulations to our August Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations, Jasmine Augustine, for winning The Bronte Plot ARC.And THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Giveaway. There will be others. Fall is my favorite season, my books launch in fall and it’s just that time of year — In fact, I just decided to run one on my Facebook page for Dear Mr. Knightley.
So please stay posted and have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.
August 14, 2015
The Bronte Plot ARC Giveaway!
As summer draws to a close…
I AM SO SORRY I JUST WROTE THAT. But it’s true… The days actually have a little chill in them. Granted I’m in northern Michigan, but still… The kids are returning to school.
Back to the task at hand…
It’s time for me to look toward The Bronte Plot and all that launching a new book entails: marketing, chats, interviews, social media – all sorts of fun stuff. And there will be lots on that later, especially as I ask you all if you have any tips for me and beg you all to help spread the word.
But for now, I want to give a book away! Please sign in with the Rafflecopter below and I’ll happily send the winner an Advance Reader Copy of The Bronte Plot.
Katherine Reay’s Rafflecopter Giveaway
Thank you all so much for your support!
Talk soon…
And if you have any great ideas for me, leave a comment. Social media is not my forte, but I’m ready and willing to learn.
