What a whirlwind it’s been. I was actually doing a college drop off on Release Day, so in between texts and posts, I was on an emotional level all on its own. He’s our youngest, you know. And his personality has been the highlight of our home for 18 years. The irony of both events isn’t lost on me, however. We are empty nesters and we have to adjust to life with a lot more time on our hands. Although I say this tongue in cheek because I’ve planned travel every week for work for the rest of the ...
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Trailer Alert: The Year I Left
I am so proud to bring you our trailer for The Year I Left, made with love by the amazing Becca Manuel of Bibliophile Productions! ...
COVER REVEAL!
The Year I Left by Christine Brae Cover Design: Hang Le @byHangLe Published by: Vesuvian Media Group Release Date: July 30, 2019 ...
It All Begins …
With a Cover Reveal. And then you wear your heart on your sleeve, hoping your words can somehow make a difference. On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at exactly 3:00 pm, I pressed SEND on the final DRAFT of my latest book, The Year I Left. The feeling of having accomplished another book was different this time. There was a sense of relief unlike any other time I’d submitted a manuscript to my publisher. I know it’s because more than a year ago, I decided that this would be my ...
My Favorite Place in the World by….Willow Aster
ONE WEEK AFTER RELEASE DAY! Saving the best for last? Maybe. Let's keep at it, Dear Readers. I want you to keep thinking of Simon and Tessa. At least for a few more days. She stayed with me through thick and thin, and even through Release Week. Willow Aster is not only beautiful. She's selfless, giving, kind and a true friend. What a great conversation we had a few weeks ago. Click on this PODCAST to hear more. Listen to what my friend Willow Aster has to say about her FAVORITE PLACE ...
Happy Release Day – Eight Goodbyes
Time to breathe. Imagine releasing a book in the middle of a crazy work week. Taking lunch breaks to sneak a radio interview. Or two. Or three. Eight Goodbyes released last Tuesday to a reception I could never have imagined! It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions since then. But the gratitude I have for all of you who played a part in the success of release day will remain in my heart for years and years to come. Who would’ve imagined we’d pull it off! After months of hard work, I’m so glad ...
