News & Events
It’s been a while since I’ve been here, but I’m back with huge news. My newest book, Daughter of the Mountain will be on sale on August 15, 2023 and is available RIGHT NOW for preorder. If you read Let theWillows Weep or are a fan of family stories and southern fiction, I hope you’ll join me on this incredible second book journey.
If you’re a Goodreads user, I’m excited to share that I’m giving away 50 advance eBook copies until August 8th. Don’t miss your chance to read Daughter of the Mountain before it hits bookstores on August 15th.
Past Events
LIVE EVENT – A NOVEL IDEA – September 26, 2020
Join me on SEPTEMBER 26 from 6-8 PM ET, online LIVE with A Novel Idea on Passyunk to talk about books and more!
JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT PROJECT! – September 1, 2020
“I firmly believe that an artist’s goal is to provoke a conversation and drive introspection. I’m compelled to act, and thus I’m donating all proceeds from my book sales for the entire month of September to Advancement Project National Office—a multi-racial, policy, communications, and legal action group committed to civil rights and racial justice—to support their work on voter rights, a crucial issue right now. Please help me assist this very worthy organization! As an added bonus, my ebook’s 20% off this month too!”
44 THOUGHTS BLOG REVIEW – August 27, 2020
Thank you to 44 Thoughts Blog for this lovely and hopeful review of #letthewillowsweep.
ON SALE NOW – DOYLESTOWN BOOKSHOP – DOYLESTOWN, PA – August 21, 2020
I’m so honored to have my novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP on the shelves at the legendary The Doylestown Bookshop. If you live in or are visiting Bucks County, PA, I encourage you to pop in and browse there!
TLC BOOK TOURS GIVEAWAY EVENT – July 1, 2020
Enter this month’s contest for July on TLC BOOK TOURS to win a set of books for your book club!
LIMITED TIME SUMMER E-BOOK SALE – Let The Willows Weep – June 26, 2020
Try this southern historical novel at a special low price of $0.99. If you liked WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, you’ll love LET THE WILLOWS WEEP. Sale ends July 2!
WRITING IN THE SOUTH: 4 AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION – May 16, 2020
Please click here for the author discussion featuring me, Patti Callahan Henry, Amy Jo Burns (published by Riverhead Books) and Laila Ibrahim – Author of Yellow Crocus and Living Right, moderated by Julia Sherwin (Perspective on Parenting).
LIVE EVENT – WRITING IN THE SOUTH: 4 AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION – May 8, 2020
Happening May 16 on my Facebook page, at 4 PM ET–a live discussion with me and fellow authors Amy Jo Burns (published by Riverhead Books), Patti Callahan Henry, and Laila Ibrahim – Author of Yellow Crocus and Living Right, moderated by Julia Sherwin (Perspective on Parenting).
INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE MERCURIO! – May 6, 2020
Author, Sherry Parnell speaks with Michelle Mercurio, brand catalyst, about your brand.
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 6 – May 1, 2020
Please click here to join me for my final episode in my six part series on WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 6 to hear how fiction helps us to reflect, leading to enlightenment.
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 5 – April 24, 2020
Please click here to watch WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 5 to hear how fiction provides a necessary escape during this difficult time.
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 4 – April 17, 2020
Please click here to watch WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 4 to hear how fiction encourages critical thinking.
INTERVIEW WITH JULIA SHERWIN! – April 14, 2020
I had fun being interviewed by Julia Sherwin to discuss LET THE WILLOWS WEEP. She is great at making me feel comfortable and so skilled at asking the questions others want to know! Please check it out!
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 3 – April 10, 2020
Please click here to watch WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 3 to hear how fiction creates empathy.
ATTENTION BOOK CLUBS! – ReadingGroupGuides – April 8, 2020
Is your book group reading LET THE WILLOWS WEEP? You can find the novel’s guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com. Plus, sign up here on my website to have me talk live with your group—I’d love to be a virtual part of the discussion!
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 2 – April 3, 2020
Please click here to watch WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 2 to hear how fiction helps us process our emotions.
ON SALE NOW – COMMONPLACE READER – YARDLEY, PA – March 27, 2020
Pinching myself that my novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP is available for sale at Commonplace Reader Yardley. Thank you to owner Liz for the opportunity. Currently the store’s accepting online orders and has porch pick-up too.
WATCH EPISODE 1 NOW – March 27, 2020
Please click here to watch WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 1!
WHY FICTION MATTERS: ESPECIALLY NOW – EPISODE 1 – March 25, 2020
Join me for a six part video series starting this Friday, March 27 at 2PM. Artist Amy Markham will join us for this first episode to discuss the new creative awakening.
TWO UPCOMING INTERVIEWS! – March 24, 2020
Please tune in on Wednesday, March 25 at 2 PM ET to hear Holly Marie from High Society Book Club interview me about LET THE WILLOWS WEEP.
Please also join me on Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM ET to hear my interview with Annie McDonnell from The Write Reviewer’s Book Club to also talk about LET THE WILLOWS WEEP
ON SALE NOW – HOCKESSIN BOOK SHELF – March 22, 2020
I’m thrilled that LET THE WILLOWS WEEP is available at Hockessin Book Shelf in Delaware! Phone or online ordering available right now: (302) 235-7665, https://hockessinbookshelf.com
BUY LET THE WILLOWS WEEP FROM BRICKBAT BOOKS – March 21, 2020
Huge thanks to Patrick and Noelle, and their whole team at Brickbat Books for carrying LET THE WILLOWS WEEP. The store is currently accepting book and gift card orders for shipping. Email them with inquiries: brickbatbooks@gmail.com
BUY LET THE WILLOWS WEEP FROM PEOPLE’S BOOKS & CULTURE – March 20, 2020
Please support #indiebookstores–for now, you can order my book from People’s Books & Culture over the phone at 215-222-7600 or on their website! https://www.pennbookcenter.com
GIVEAWAY – Let The Willows Weep – March 18, 2020
Looking for an escape from the daily health headlines? With all that is going on in the world, now is a good time to settle in at home with a good book, and hopefully I can help. I am offering a giveaway of three copies of my recently released novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP.
ENTER TO WIN: To enter to win one of three giveaway copies of LET THE WILLOWS WEEP, visit my link on Facebook and 1.) Like and share the post; and 2) Tag your friends in the comments. I will choose three winners at random at the end of the night this Sunday, March 22!
THANK YOU!! – Reading With Robin – March 15, 2020
Thank you to Reading With Robin for chatting with me live today!
ONLINE EVENT – Reading With Robin – March 14, 2020
Please tune in to my interview with Robin Kall tomorrow 1:00 PM ET. Reading With Robin
Looking forward to speaking with this amazing supporter of authors!
#readers #writers #booklovers
POSTPONED – Upcoming Book Signings – March 12, 2020
Due to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 concerns, my upcoming book signing events including those at Towne Book Center & Wine Bar in Collegeville, PA and Classics Books & Gifts in Trenton, NJ have been POSTPONED. Stay healthy, keep reading, and I hope to see you soon!
ATTENTION BOOK CLUBS! – ReadingGroupGuides – March 10, 2020
Book clubs! You can now find my discussion questions on ReadingGroupGuides.com. Visit my website to sign up for an in-person or video chat with me, too!
BOOK SIGNING AND MEET & GREET EVENT ON APRIL 22 – People’s Books & Culture – March 5, 2020
I’m looking forward to my upcoming book signing and meet and greet event at People’s Books & Culture next to the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia! I hope you can join me for this great event!
GIVEAWAY – thebookblondie – March 3, 2020
thebookblondie Shout out for hosting this awesome giveaway of my book!!
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP On Sale Now –February 29, 2020
Start spreading the news! I’m pleased to announce that my book is now on sale at the following New York City locations:
Book-Off – 49 W 45th Street – www.bookoffusa.com
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe & Bar – 126 Crosby Street – housingworks.org
Mercer Street Books – 206 Mercer Street – mercerstreetbooks.com
Westsider Books – 2246 Broadway – westsiderbooks.com
BOOK SIGNING ON MARCH 14 – Towne Book Center & Wine Bar in Collegeville, PA – February 25, 2020
Announcing my next in-person author signing! It’s happening Saturday March 14 at 1 pm in Collegeville, PA at the wonderful store Towne Book Center & Wine Bar. Please join me! #letthewillowsweep
BOOK SIGNING ON APRIL 11 – Commonplace Reader in Yardley, PA – February 15, 2020
I’m excited to announce that I will be signing copies of LET THE WILLOWS WEEP on Saturday April 11 from 3 – 5 PM at Commoplace Reader, located at 49 South Main Street, Yardley, PA. I look forward to seeing you there!
ON SALE NOW – Macaluso Books in Kennett Square, PA – February 3, 2020
Shop local in Pennsylvania and pick up a copy of my novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP at the beautiful Macaluso Books in Kennett Square, PA. Murakami, Ng, Niffenegger, Proulx—I’m honored to be in such good company on the shelf at this indie bookstore!
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP Book Signing Event – January 25, 2020
Thank you to The Caffeinated Bookworm for hosting me recently to sign copies of LET THE WILLOWS WEEP. If you’re visiting Dutch country and Lancaster, PA, check out their lovely store!
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP On Sale Now – January 18, 2020
Interested in picking up a copy of LET THE WILLOWS WEEP? My book is on sale now in the following Philadelphia locations:
A Novel Idea – 1726 E Passyunk Ave. – www.anovelideaphilly.com
Brickbat Books – 709 South 4th Street – brickbatbooks.blogspot.com
The Book Trader – 7 N 2nd St. – www.phillybooktrader.com
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP Book Signing! – January 18, 2020
I’ll be signing copies of LET THE WILLOWS WEEP on Saturday 1/25/20 from 1 – 3 PM at The Caffeinated Bookworm, located at 245 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA. Please join me!
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP Giveaway! – December 7, 2019
I’m excited to share that I’m giving away copies of my novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP over on Goodreads.
Enter for your chance to win!
LET THE WILLOWS WEEP Is Now Available – October 29, 2019
I’m thrilled to share that my novel LET THE WILLOWS WEEP is completely re-written and out now!
In the tradition of the best Southern fiction—from Bastard out of Carolina to Where the Crawdads Sing—this is a heart-wrenching portrait of hardscrabble, humble lives in rural America.
Readers can find the book on Amazon, Books-A-Million, and Barnes & Noble