Two authors: Virginia "Cinnabar" Wright and me, holding the newly-released book
This just in from the NW Tea Fest! The book A Tea Reader: Living Life One Cup at a Time is out! The official release date is Oct 10, so I just about jumped to the roof when I saw a copy at the Phoenix Tea booth here at the NW Tea Fest! I am so honored to have a story in this collection. The compiler and editor is Katrina Avila Munichiello, and my heartfelt thanks to her for seeing this project through.
I cannot overlook the irony of the story I submitted. It was about leaving my beloved friends in New Mexico in 2004, and my struggles to find deep connections with other women in my new home town. And here I am, living that again today. And as before, it is tea and writing that have brought me to deep connections with amazing women in my new hometown.
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You made my day. Not only is it still thrilling to see the book "live" and out there in the world, but also this meeting is exactly what this book was about -- the common ground of tea bringing people together. Do you mind if I put the photo on the "A Tea Reader" FB page and website?
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you and proud of you!! Can't wait to read the book.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, Congratulations published author! How thrilling--and the story sounds wonderful. I look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteStephanie...How exciting for you!!! I so love keeping up with what's going on in your life, just wish we were closer. Congrats:)
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting! I will have to have you sign my copy. I got the last one at the Phoenix booth and can't wait to read it. Isn't the connections we make with tea and writing so wonderful? I just love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my, how exciting! I would have wanted this book anyway, but I *especially* want it now!
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of books ... I've written one! I'm afraid I've misplaced your new snail mail address, but I'd love to send you a complimentary copy simply because you were the first "tea blogger friend" I made in cyberspace!
OK, getting off computer to call bookstore and order this book!
Hi Steph
ReplyDeleteNice website. I own an online gourmet loose leaf tea website and I would love to send you samples of my collection to review. Please let me know where I can send them. Please email me at ani@californiateahouse.com
Am I recalling this is the second anthology you've been in? Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSuch exciting news! Congrats! Looking forward to seeing/reading this newest tea themed book.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Dear Stephanie aka Published Author,
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful exciting news and I am so thrilled for you.
I am doing the dance of joy for you right now and will be waiting anxiously to have that book in my hands and turn the pages to read your contribution.
Sending you a hug and my heartfelt congratulations.
Mary Jane
Congratulations! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteAlready have my copy and I've resolved to read your piece in there before I go to sleep this evening.
ReplyDeleteIt's really beautifully made, isn't it?