Inspiration in Art

Susan F. Craft is an excellent author, but she’s also a talented artist. As she wrote her latest novel, Laurel, for inspiration, she painted a waterfall where a special, romantic, poignant, and future-changing scene takes place.

While searching for their daughter, who was stolen with her Cherokee aunt by slavers, Lilyan and Nicholas come across an enchanting waterfall where fireflies dot the sky.
At that time, they reaffirm their commitment to each other and their family. Susan’s picture wonderfully illustrates their view. During the holidays, Susan and I enjoyed painting snowy landscapes. Best wishes, Susan. May many readers enjoy Laurel.

Happy Launch Day for Susan F. Craft!

Susan F. Craft

Susan F. Craft’s novel The Chamomile debuted in 2011. Set in Revolutionary War Charleston, SC, it featured plucky heroine Lilyan Cameron, an artist, who helps the Patriot cause after her brother is confined on a British prison ship. The Chamomile received the SIBA Okra Pick award. This week sees publication of its sequel, Laurel. Lilyan and her husband Nicholas search across South Carolina for their abducted daughter. The Online FaceBook Launch party to celebrate the release of Laurel will be held on January 17 from 2-4 EST. Congratulations to Susan and best wishes that Laurel is welcomed by many readers!

Fiction Addiction's Winter Mystery Panel

At Greenville’s Fiction Addiction, Jill Hendrix is sponsoring a Winter Mystery Panel Talk & Signing on Tuesday, January 13th, at 3:00 pm. The five participating authors are: Leann Sweeney (who writes the Cats in Trouble and Yellow Rose series), J. Michael Orenduff (author of the Pot Thief series), James M. Jackson (whose novels Bad Policy and Cabin Fever feature Seamus McCree), Sean Keefer (author of The Trust and the upcoming The Solicitor), and Betty Jean Craige (who wrote Downstream). A ticket costing $10 admits one and provides a $10 book voucher. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 864-675-0540.

 

Leann Sweeney

James M. Montgomery

J. Michael Orenduff

Sean Keefer

Betty Jean Craige

A New Year's Wish

As 2015 begins, many people on Facebook and the Internet are quoting the following sentiments from English author Neil Gaiman: “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something. So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.” Happy New Year!