Thanks to the Southlake Women’s Book and Brunch Bunch for a lovely afternoon of lilacs and “little boys.” (“Little Boys” references the 6 inch coke bottles in The Burying Man which moonshiners repurposed to bottle their product. In Southlake, we settled for non-alcohlic coca-cola!) 

The lovely ladies of Southlake, true to their southern roots of hospitality, made me feel right at home and very welcome. I was prepared to give a lecture-style presentation—but was pleasantly surprised by the excitement over The Burying Man. The members of this club came full of questions and comments with their book copies under their arms. I was delighted to discuss my book with them and amazed by their insights. I have found writing and publishing a book to be a lot like raising a child. After  pouring my heart and soul into my “baby”, I have to finally let it go and make its way in the world. It’s amazing to me to see my little book interacting with people and taking on a life of its own.

The Southlake Women’s Book and Brunch Bunch paid me a great compliment by decorating their luncheon table with an Appalachian theme and providing a fun menu based on their interpretation of life in 1930’s Appalachia.

My only regret is that I don’t live in Southlake and can’t join this wonderful club!