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Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on February 5, 2019
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Matchmaker's List by Sonya LalliMatchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli

Thanks to Brittanie Black of Berkley Books, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Matchmaker’s List’ by Sonya Lalli.

Description Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli


One devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it 

Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn’t mean she has to like it–or that she has to play by the rules. Nani always took Raina’s side when she tried to push past the traditional expectations of their tight-knit Indian-immigrant community, but now she’s ambushing Raina with a list of suitable bachelors. Is it too much to ask for a little space? Besides, what Nani doesn’t know won’t hurt her…

As Raina’s life spirals into a parade of Nani-approved bachelors and disastrous blind dates, she must find a way out of this modern-day arranged-marriage trap without shattering her beloved grandmother’s dreams.

Praise Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli


“A funny and moving exploration of modern love.”—Balli Kaur Jaswal, bestselling author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick)

“A warm and refreshing look at cultural identity, unexpected romance, and unbreakable family bonds.”—Kirkus

“A riotous odyssey into the pressures of cross-cultural modern dating that will chime with every 20-something singleton.” —ELLE (UK)

“Lalli’s debut is a delightful, multicultural romantic comedy full of humorous banter and loads of life lessons about family, happiness, love, honesty, and acceptance.”—Booklist (starred review)

About Sonya Lalli


Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli

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Sonya Lalli is a Canadian writer of Indian heritage. She studied law in her hometown of Saskatoon and at Columbia University in New York, and later completed an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing at City, University of London. Sonya has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and loves travel, yoga and cocktail bartending. She lives in Toronto with her husband.

Website: http://www.sonyalalli.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saskinthecity

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Oct 18

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Shelf Life of Happiness by Virginia Pye: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 23, 2018
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Shelf Life of Happiness by Virginia PyeShelf Life of Happiness by Virginia Pye

Thanks to Caitlin Hamilton Marketing & Publicity, LLC, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Shelf Life of Happinessby Virginia Pye.

Description Shelf Life of Happiness by Virginia Pye


In these bittersweet, compelling stories, Virginia Pye’s characters in Shelf Life of Happiness long for that most-elusive of states: happiness. A young skateboarder reaches across an awesome gap to reconnect with his disapproving father; an elderly painter executes one final, violent gesture to memorialize his work; a newly married writer battles the urge to implode his happy marriage; and a confused young man falls for his best friend’s bride and finally learns to love. In each case, Pye’s characters aim to be better people as they strive for happiness–and some even reap the sweet reward of achieving it.

Praise Shelf Life of Happiness by Virginia Pye


“…a deeply moving meditation on the complexity and potential generosity of love.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS

“How do we attain and hold onto happiness? Although this question has been the implied or overt subject of countless self-help books, it has no neat or simple answers. The stories in Virginia Pye’s compelling new collection, Shelf Life of Happiness, acknowledge this reality in fresh and perceptive ways. And they allow us to witness transformational moments in the lives of characters who are seeking out happiness or life satisfaction, or struggling with its elusiveness.”—SMALL PRESS REVIEWS

“Shelf Life of Happiness is a collection of impressive range and deep emotional intelligence. These are stories crafted with a sharp eye for the absurd intricacies of modern life, stories that are remembered later with such clarity and feeling that they seem like one’s own memories.”—KELLY LUCE

“These are terrific stories. The deep surprises their characters keep offering each other show a rare understanding of human nature.  From a dying man’s marriage to a small town’s mysterious murders, the emergencies of ordinary life illuminate this book. A joy to read.”—JOAN SILBER

About Virginia Pye


Shelf Life of Happiness by Virginia Pye

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VIRGINIA PYE is the author of two award-winning novels, Dreams of the Red Phoenix and River of Dust, and the forthcoming short story collection, Shelf Life of Happiness. Her stories, essays, and interviews have appeared in The North American Review, The Baltimore Review, Literary Hub, The New York Times, The Rumpus, Huffington Post and elsewhere. She lived in Richmond, Virginia for many years and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Website: www.virginiapye.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirginiaPye

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Oct 18

4

Freefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 4, 2018
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Freefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzieFreefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie

Publisher:  Pen-L Publishing (Oct 1, 2018)
Category: Women’s Fiction, Literary Fiction
Tour dates: Oct-Nov, 2018
ISBN:
Available in print & ebook, 255

Freefall

Description Freefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie


During a four-day reunion in Whistler, B.C., Tillie Bloom, a wacky installation artist, reconnects with three women she had hung out with in the late ’50s and early ’60s. While in Whistler, secrets surface and a near death experience occurs during a hike, both of which bind the women at a deeper level.

Their new intimacy prompts them to celebrate the millennium as well as their approaching sixtieth birthdays in Italy. So a few weeks later, Tillie travels to Venice to have an extended reunion with her friends. While the women assume they’re in Venice to vacation and deepen their relationships, Tillie has a hidden agenda: she intends to crash the Venice Biennale, hoping to find a larger audience for her art. Cupid’s arrows complicate her goals when she and an Italian priest fall for each other.

The reflective quality of Venice’s canals also create unexpected changes in the women, causing them to turn inward. They all end up with a fresh take on themselves and their lives. Tillie, in particular, experiences a deeper understanding of herself. But will it take her on a path she’s ready to travel, and will Venice finally give her the recognition she seeks as an artist?

Advance Praise Freefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie


“Hilarious, spiritual, and sensual, Freefall: A Divine Comedy takes you on a rollicking ride spanning three countries and four decades. These fascinating characters will fill your imagination, defying expectations about aging, art, and what truly matters in life.” —Laurie Ann Doyle, author of World Gone Missing

“This is an enchanting story about old friends reuniting as they struggle with thoughts on aging, religion, motherhood, men, art, and death. A delightful trip in every respect, with plenty of surprises and laughs along the way. A Divine Comedy, indeed!” —Mark Willen, author of Hawke’s Point and Hawke’s Return

About Lily Iona MacKenzieFreefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie


A Canadian by birth, Lily Iona MacKenzie has published reviews, interviews, short fiction, poetry, travel pieces, essays, and memoir in over 155 venues. Her poetry collection All This was published in 2011. Fling!, her debut novel, was published in July 2015. Curva Peligrosa, another novel, was released in September 2017.

Currently, she teaches creative writing at the University of San Francisco’s Fromm Institute of Lifelong Learning. She also blogs about writing and reading.

Website: http://lilyionamackenzie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilyionamackenzieauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilyionamac

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Giveaway Freefall: Divine Comedy by Lily Iona MacKenzie

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