Alumnus Carla Stewart's updates

Carla Stewart attended our November 2009 Marketing your Fiction Seminar. Here is her current update:

Great news, indeed. I didn’t dream that attending the seminar would have all these perks! Just goes to show you need to “step out on the water” sometimes. I’d be glad to write an endorsement for the seminars. Will do that later this afternoon.

For achievements and accomplishments as an alumni:

1. I’ve writter new copy on my home page w/ links to my book. Thanks, Jim, for the lessons in writing web copy. Have now joined Twitter @ChasingLilacs which was a suggestion from the seminar. I’m networking like mad and adding two or three blog interviews per week most of which will coincide w/ the release of Chasing Lilacs.

3. Will be on Seriously Write blog Feb. 3 “Ten Tips to Keeping Your Reader Engaged” and Feb. 5 “Waiting on the Lord.” http://www.seriouslywrite.blogspot.com/ Will keep you updated on these as they are scheduled (if you want me to, that is).

4. My first review is in, but hasn’t been released for the public yet (It was a really good one). Here are three of the endorsements (14 total) I received:

“A remarkable debut novel. Carla Stewart cleverly captures the stark simplicity of a young girl’s voice with all the masterful qualities of powerful prose. Unforgettable.”

—Susan Meissner, author of The Shape of Mercy


“Carla Stewart’s book CHASING LILACS was a delightful read . . . it’ll warm your heart.” Jodi Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Author

“CHASING LILACS is the kind of coming of age story that sticks to you beyond the last page. Unforgettable characters, surprising plot twists, and a setting so southern you’ll fall in love with Texas. Carla Stewart is a new talent to watch!”

—Mary E. DeMuth, author of Daisy Chain and A Slow Burn


5. Other news: Chasing Lilacs was chosen as the next book for the Christian MomLogic Book Club. Will begin in late February with FaithWords (my publisher) offering 15 ARCs to members as the book has not yet released.

Also, FaithWords used the cover art of Chasing Lilacs for the cover of their Spring/Summer Catalog (what a thrill!)

All this to say, Tiffany, that I’m humbled by all the good things that are coming my way. I’m not terribly comfortable about making this all about me and only hope that I’m able to pass along some of the advice and good will that I’ve received.

Congrats, Carla. We are so excited for you!