FABULOUS News About My Author Daughter, Summer Wood!
Oh, I’m a proud mama!
Summer’s second novel, “Wrecker” makes its debut on February 15 and the advance acclaims are pouring in.
Because Summer won the largest grant in the U.S. for a female artist, a top New York literary agent came to her and I still remember the day she told me Dan sold it to a publisher.
Me: Fantastic! Which publisher? (I knew some big ones were considering it.)
Summer: Bloomsbury.
Me: Uh… I never heard of them.
Summer: Ma, ever hear of “Harry Potter”?
Well, who hasn’t! Bloomsbury bought the U.S. rights (debuts in February) and the U.K. rights (debuts in August) so she has a New York editor and a London editor.
And Yippee! Book of the Month Club recently bought book club rights to “Wrecker.” Summer’s editor was especially delighted because BOMC rarely selects fiction anymore.
You can watch the trailer for her book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LGeBVWHH8c
One of the stars in it is Summer’s dog Bosco. I hope all this attention doesn’t go to his head and change his sweet disposition – he’s staying with me while Summer launches “Wrecker” starting in Santa Fe on February 18, then Taos on Feb. 19 and Albuquerque on Feb. 20. Then she’s off to northern California and the Pacific northwest – http://summerwoodwrites.com/Events
What was her inspiration for this novel? Read: http://summerwoodwrites.com/About-Me
You can preorder WRECKER here: Wrecker: A Novel
if you’d like your own copy, or encourage your local library to get one to share. Rope in your book club and Summer will be happy to dial in to chat with you.
Publishers Weekly calls it “an affecting novel… Wood succeeds with surefooted prose; a lush, earthy California backdrop; and a sensitive story of nurturing and family.”
Here’s a Book Browse advance review by Cheri W., Grand Rapids, MN, “This was a page-turner from the opening of the book until the ending… One of the most ‘happy’ books I have read in a long time. Highly recommend it to anyone who needs a burst of brightness in their day!”
Thank you for reading this and sharing my blissful time. I’m so grateful for all my kids and their talents and grateful to you for letting me share this good news with you. Please pass this along to everyone you know.
Joy and Blessings,
Ellen Wood – Your Grow Young Guide
Dear Ellen,
Congratulations, every mother knows the feeling and shares with you. I am ordering the book and … What about a French version? A way to share California and family love with us. I certainly would love to do it, all in good time.
Love from
Madeleine
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