My fondest memories of childhood reading include listening to Disney Read-Along cassette tapes for hours at a time and discovering Judy Blume's TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING and Marguerite Henry's KING OF THE WIND in the school library. Later on I would discover the classic Southern novels TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and FRIED GREEN TOMATOES AT THE WHISTLE STOP CAFE by fellow Alabama authors Harper Lee and Fannie Flagg.
I remain an Alabama-girl, living in the country a half-hour outside of Birmingham. My first book, a historical middle grade novel titled EVERY DAY AFTER, released from Delacorte Press/RHCB on June 11, 2013. I have my fingers crossed that this first novel will not be my last.
The Long Story:
I'm a bit of a talker when I get to going, so how about we stick with the short story for now? Trust me. It's for the best. However, if you'd like to hear the long story, feel free to contact me at laurapgolden @ gmail .com (spaces removed, obviously), or reach out to me on Twitter @laurapgolden!
Congratulations on your HIGHLY RECOMMENDED review in the October 2013 issue of Library Media Connection. Your review is listed in the Zoom In On: Debut Authors/Illustrators section.
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Mary Louise Sanchez
Hey Laura, I'm checking out your blog because I just read a review of your book on Joan Broerman's blog. Every Day After sounds wonderful, and I am putting it on my "To Read" list. Hope all goes well at the Southern Festival of The Book in Nashville this weekend. I hate that this event always conflicts with WIK. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteYour book every day after, was absolutely positively amazing! It ended so beautifully with a great lesson, even though before the ending Mr. Reed passed away. Whats so funny is you look JUST like my dance teacher! Well anyways, i hope your success in writing books grows over the years! A 5 star book!
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