Jencey's Corner

Who has enjoyed visiting the circus?   I enjoyed visiting the circus when I was a kid.   I haven’t really seen one recently, but I did read about one The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.   This circus is supposed to be the circus of dreams, but is it? Synopsis:   Celia and Marco are given rings when they are little by their instructors.   These rings bind the two together in a game.   The instructors know the rules but they are not forthcoming with sharing them with their pupils.   Such as how does the game end?   What will happen when Celia and Marco meet for the first time? They meet when Celia applies to be an illusionist for the night circus.    She gets the job and somehow ends up collaborating on this circus with Marco to make it a success.   What happens when they fall for one another will they be able to finish the game? My Thoughts:   This novel was recommended to me by a colleague at work. ...

The final selection in the Read for Pink that Writer’s Corner will cover is Jennifer Chiaverini’s Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker .   This novel came out a couple of years ago and is published by Penguin Random House.   I found this novel to be very interesting!   I did not know about this friendship of Mrs. Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckley and its history. Synopsis:   Elizabeth Keckley is the most sought after dressmaker (modiste) in Washington DC area.   She is begins by working with Mrs. Jefferson Davis and ends by working for Mrs. Lincoln.    Elizabeth bought her freedom for herself and her son prior to the Civil War.   So Washington is a place to start over while her son goes to school in Ohio.   Little did she know that the new president would have such an impact on her life.   Her services are sought by the first lady.   Will she be satisfied with Elizabeth’s work?   Does anything else come as a result of their relat...

I have been a fan of Wendy’s writing since I read The Accidental Bestseller .  If you have not read any of Wendy’s novels then you must check them out!  Today we are getting together to share a topic that is prominent in women’s’ health, breast cancer.  Her novel While We Were Watching Downton Abbey has been chosen as one of twelve titles in Penguin Group USA’s 2014 Read Pink campaign to promote public awareness of breast cancer, breast cancer research and the work of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.   This is Wendy’s second opportunity to be part of this endeavor. Her novel Ten Beach Road was part of the 2012 campaign. How do you feel about having been featured in the Read for Pink campaign? I’m very happy to be part of this effort again. It’s a good feeling to know that readers drawn to my and the other authors’ Read Pink titles will also share the message about the importance of ongoing research to find a cure for breast cancer—a reminde...

It is always a privilege each year to see Wendy and see what her newest novel is that year.   She has also been featured in Read for Pink each of the last three years.   I shared Ten Beach Road last year and this year I am featuring While We Were Watching Downton Abbey . Synopsis:   Claire has just moved into the Alexander a building located in midtown Atlanta.   Her goal is to work on her writing of her next novel. Samantha is a board member and has lived at the Alexander with her husband for a while.   Then there is Brook who is recently divorced and still resides at the Alexander with her two daughters.   None of these ladies know one another until one night they are invited by the Concierge Edward to view a screening of Downton Abbey.   They find that they enjoy this considerably and a friendship develops.   Will it be able to survive any conflicts? My Thoughts:   I am a fan of Wendy’s work.   I had heard about ...

Welcome to In My Mailbox the weekly memes that let's you know what is new at Writer's Corner.  Just to let you know the Spooktacular Giveaway is still going on but ends on October 31, 2014.  So don't miss your chance to enter.   We will wrap up Read for Pink this week. I had a great visit with author Jodi Picoult!  I am looking forward to sharing Leaving Time! Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson from St. Martins Press A Christmas to Remember by Jenny Hale A November Bride by Beth K. Vogt Full of Grace by Dorothea Benton Frank