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It's been 2 weeks since Dear Orchid released on Veteran's Day

Launch has been exciting!
1. I introduced Dear Orchid on WFMZ-TV
2. Dear Orchid achieved #1 best-selling in Letters and Correspondence
3. IAN Book of the Year named Dear Orchid a Finalist for Multicultural Nonfiction

Pick up a copy at https://amzn.to/3HQWjvw and militaryfamilybooks.com/orchid

It's been 2 weeks since Dear Orchid released on Veteran's Day

Launch has been exciting!
1. I introduced Dear Orchid on WFMZ-TV
2. Dear Orchid achieved #1 best-selling in Letters and Correspondence
3. IAN Book of the Year named Dear Orchid a Finalist for Multicultural Nonfiction

Pick up a copy at https://amzn.to/3HQWjvw and militaryfamilybooks.com/orchid

It's been 10 days since Dear Orchid released on Veterans Day.
Launch has been exciting!
1) I introduced Dear Orchid on WFMZ-TV
2) Dear Orchid achieved #1 best-selling in Letters and Correspondence
3) IAN Book of the Year named Dear Orchid a Finalist for Multicultural Nonfiction

Pick up a copy at https://amzn.to/3HQWjvw or militaryfamilybooks.com/orchid

One week until Dear Orchid releases! Pre-publication party tomorrow and a wonderful library interview that will be posted soon. Keep up to date by signing up here https://cvdh.substack.com/

If you know Kirkus Reviews, you know they're notoriously tough critics. So I was thrilled that their verdict on Dear Orchid is "GET IT."

"A gracefully executed exploration of an engaging scribe’s thoughts and journeys." -- Kirkus Reviews

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...

Today is my birthday. In the spirit giving, there are birthday gifts and request for YOU here https://carolvandenhende.com/bday/

It's been quite the trip around the sun. During this last year, we celebrated our son's graduation from Cornell, a company award for my work leading Responsible AI, our 28th wedding anniversary, and my forthcoming book DEAR ORCHID.