Im so excited to help you kick off the holidays with a free christmas novella by my friend and awardwinning author lindsey brackett. Still waters revival books, free and discounted reformation. With lush descriptions and vivid characters, still waters takes us on a journey of forgiveness and hope. Im todays blog tour stop for still waters by lindsey p. Any lover of puritan literature, which, more than any other body of literature ever written, powerfully expands our minds, convicts our consciences, allures our hearts, and moves our hands, will find a treasure trove here. We are still offering contactless curbside service just call us from the parking lot and mailorder service. Published with firefly southern fiction, an imprint of lpc books. The debut novel, still waters, by lindsey brackett is a story that grabs the heart and holds it until the very end. Brackett writes southern fiction infused with her rural georgia upbringing and lowcountry roots. Still waters by lindsey brackett cora anne halloway has a history degree and a plan. But lingering among the oak canopies and gentle tides, this. This sentence in lindsey bracketts manuscript established her as a true southern writer in the eyes of her editor and led to a publishing contract for her debut novel, still waters. October 21st from 3pm5pm for a book signing by lindsey p. Oct 21, 2017 october 21st from 3pm5pm for a book signing by lindsey p.
Her latest novel, the bridge between, released in 2019. A blogger since 2010, she has published articles and short stories in a variety of print and online publications including thriving family, country extra, homelife, northeast georgia living, splickety magazine, spark magazine, and southern writers magazine. Brackett posted september, 2019 september, 2019 jennifer purcell still waters is poignant, gripping, and full of the southern dynamics i grew up with. Still waters, influenced by her family ties to the south carolina lowcountry, is her debut novel. Still waters in a storm is a reading and writing sanctuary in the volatile, bighearted neighborhood of bushwick, brooklyn. Published with firefly southern fiction, an imprint of lpc books, still waters tells the story of cora anne halloway. Then her beloved grandmother requestand her dispassionate mother insiststhat she spend the summer at still waters, the family cottage on edisto beach, south carolina despite its picturesque setting, still waters haunts cora anne. Brackett shares her inspiration for her debut novel, still waters. You will get to visit your favorite characters and see whats been happening for the last few months. Lindsay brackett writes with poetic pictures that evoke emotions in your heart and hit home every time. Fiction addiction greenville, scs local independent bookstore.
It is a story of family, forgiveness, and love set on. She will be signing her new book still waters, a fiction novel based here on edisto. Still waters is available on amazon as well as select local bookstores. Still waters is a beautiful story of family, forgiveness, and healing that you wont want to miss. I chose this book because of the southern island setting that i knew would suit our clubs anniversary. The novel really spoke to me as characters faced real situations. Still waters by lindsey brackett deal reading deals. Welcome to day 3 of the spring fever book promo and giveaway. Still waters by debut author lindsey brackett was such a delightful surprise and refreshing read. Lighthouse publishing of the carolinas publication date.
Brackett once taught middle grades literature, but now she writes her own works in the midst of motherhood still waters, influenced by her family ties to the south carolina lowcountry, is her debut novel. I am axious to hear the story behind the creation of still waters. Sep 05, 2017 i am axious to hear the story behind the creation of still waters. Inspiration for the novel still waters by lindsey brackett. Readers who breathed a sigh of relief at the end of blackbird, when 12yearold orphan jennifer lauck was rescued from an abusive stepmother, will have to grit. Mark your calendars for january 1218th and enter to win an ebook copy. The puritan hard drive is a massive collection of primary puritan resources, dozens of which are very hard to find anywhere else in the world. At still waters her grandfather died, her parents marriage disintegrated, and as a child, she caused a tragic drowning. Not until i became an adult and mother myself did i appreciate the strength of my own mother during the christmas of 1990.
Brackett once taught middle grades literature, but now she writes her own works in the midst of motherhood. With lush descriptions and vivid characters, still waters takes us on a journey of. Sep 07, 2017 at still waters her grandfather died, her parents marriage disintegrated, and as a child, she caused a tragic drowning. If you read lindseys first book, still waters, you are in for a treat. Enter to win by leaving a comment at the end of the blog. The loss of my grandmothergrandmommy white hair we ca. Today lindsey shares about the most surprising and encouraging. Bracketts debut novel, still waters, releases september 8, 2017. Comment or answer the question on any post dated sept 8 12 to enter the drawing for a kindle copy. Her debut novel, still waters is on the 2018 shortlist in the debut fiction category. Brackett when her beloved grandmother requests one last summer at still waters, the family cottage on edisto beach, cora anne returns to a place that haunts her with loss and tempts her with forgiveness.
Meet lindsey brackett, author of still waters norma gail. It is a story of family, forgiveness, and love set on edisto island, south carolina. Sep 08, 2017 friends and family are invited to celebrate the still waters release at a reception, sunday, september 17, 2017 at the community hall of the sautee nacoochee cultural center. I was drawn into cora annes plight and feelings in regards to the event that scarred her when she was around twelve years old and how that ghost had followed her into her life. Her debut novel, still waters, inspired by family summers at edisto beach, released in 2017. Brackett giveaway when her beloved grandmother requests one last summer at still waters, the family cottage on edisto beach, cora anne returns to a place that haunts her with loss and tempts her with forgiveness. Magnolia mistletoe a christmas novella by lindsey brackett.
Lindsey brackett has written a book that reaches into the heart of the reader, takes hold of something deep inside, and wont let go. I am going to include my facebook post i posted about this book, ok, i am so ready to quit reading, yes you read that right, books are getting to be more realistic and not an escape anymore, means they are full of cancer, death and all the real issues of life, maybe. Jan 12, 2018 still waters is the kind of book that will remain in your heart for a long time, begging to be read and reread. Sep 19, 2017 still waters by lindsey brackett posted september 19, 2017 by meezcarrie in christian, contemporary, giveaway, lindsey brackett, romance 12 comments cora anne halloway has a history degree and a plan. Still waters by lindsey brackett posted september 19, 2017 by meezcarrie in christian, contemporary, giveaway, lindsey brackett, romance 12 comments cora anne halloway has a history degree and a plan. Late in the book i reference a story about soldiers. Someday she hopes to balance motherhood and writing fulltime. Called a brilliant debut with exquisite writing, still waters was named an inspy finalist and the 2018 selah book of the year. Still waters by lindsey brackett christian bookaholic. Brackett shares insight into her real life romance, plus a chance to win a kindle copy of her debut womens fiction title, still waters. I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy and absolutely fell in love with this story. Mar 02, 2018 spring fever giveaway meet lindsey brackett. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her debut novel, still waters, released in 2017 and was named the 2018 selah book of the year.
Still waters is the kind of book that will remain in your heart for a long time, begging to be read and reread. Brackett will also be signing on location at the edisto island bookstore, october 21, 2017, 25 p. The condensation on the tea glass looked like tears. Still waters in a storm 286 stanhope st, brooklyn, new york 11237 rated 4.
Comment or answer the question at the end of any post dated sept 8 12 to enter the drawing. Sep 16, 2017 still waters by lindsey brackett is one of those books that is really a good book but is really filled with too much reality. Sep 26, 2017 im so happy to have my friend and mentor, lindsey brackett, guest blogging this week. Still waters by lindsey brackett is one of those books that is really a good book but is really filled with too much reality.
Lindsey brackett has penned a story that will hit you in the heart, in that sacred. Im in the middle of reading lindseys debut novel, still waters, and am loving it. A good beach read for a late summer book getaway is what i was expecting. Peace means reconciling her family and her edisto memories. Amidst the tides and changes of a small seaside town, this is a moving tale of reconciling the past and living for the future. Spring fever giveaway day 3 with lindsey brackett brenda.
The book is set in 2006 because i wanted a time period before social medias invasion and before. Brackett writes southern fiction and cooks big family meals, but she complains about the dishes. Today, the inspy awards warmly welcomes debut author, lindsey p. Jan 05, 2018 lindsey brackett has written a book that reaches into the heart of the reader, takes hold of something deep inside, and wont let go. The bridge between an edisto novel now available louisa coultrie. Lindsey brackett cora anne halloway has a history degree and a plan. A blogger since 2010, she has published articles and short stories in a variety of print and online publications including thriving family, country extra, homelife, northeast georgia living, splickety magazine, spark.
Cora anne halloway has a history degree and a plan. When i first decided i thought i could actually do this, write a book, all i knew was i wanted a story set on edisto. Still waters by lindsey brackett reading guidebook club. May 11, 2018 today, the inspy awards warmly welcomes debut author, lindsey p. I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy and absolutely fell in love with.
Her latest novel, the bridge between, is a follow up to her awardwinning debut, still waters, the 2018 selah book of the year. Im so happy to have my friend and mentor, lindsey brackett, guest blogging this week. Then her beloved grandmother requestsand her dispassionate mother insiststhat she spend the summer at still waters, the family cottage on edisto beach, south carolina. Still waters by lindsey brackett book tour and giveaway. Lindsey, welcome to 3 questions wednesday awardwinning writer lindsey p. I am going to include my facebook post i posted about this book, ok, i am so ready to quit reading, yes you read that right, books are getting to be more realistic and not an escape anymore, means they are full of cancer, death and all the real.
But lingering among the oak canopies and gentle tides, this place also tempts her with forgivenessespecially since nan hired tennessee watson to oversee cottage repairs. When her beloved grandmother requests one last summer at still waters, the family cottage on edisto beach, cora anne returns to a place that haunts her with loss and tempts her with forgiveness. Despite its picturesque setting, still waters haunts cora anne with loss. A story about the power of family and forgiveness, its been called a brilliant. Shes a gifted authori know youre all going to want to rush out and purchase her book. The bridge between an edisto novel now available in this idyllic setting.
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