June 1, 2010

Summer is here! My favorite time of year--even if we're not heading to the beach this summer. Instead, we're going to England and Scotland for my daughter's high school graduation gift. My son's less than thrilled about visiting "the land of Jane Austen", but he'll get over it. We have at least one castle dungeon and torture chamber to visit, too.

My May release, ON FOLLY BEACH, made its debut on the New York Times trade paperback extended list at #34, then rose to #33 for two more weeks. It's been so exciting to know that people are reading and enjoying my book, and I thank my wonderful readers and booksellers for helping to make that happen!

So what's ahead for me besides traveling? Well, in November, FALLING HOME will be released. Some of you may recognize the title from a book that was published by my old publisher about 8 years ago. This will be a rewritten and reworked edition of the novel (with a much better cover!) that I think readers of the older version will appreciate, and new readers will enjoy. It's a sister book, set in a small town in Georgia. More details to follow (including the gorgeous cover)

I've also begun work on the third TRADD STREET book, (out next November), and I think it's the best yet! I'm looking forward to entrenching myself again in the lives of Melanie, Jack and the rest of the gang from Charleston.

I've got one more drawing for my contest for June 30. Please click HERE for more information on how you can win a Folly Beach sweatshirt.

And until next time, happy reading!

AVAILABLE May 4, 2010 at a bookstore near you or your favorite online bookseller.

About ON FOLLY BEACH:
New American Library/ Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN: 978-0-451-22921-2
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On Sale May 4, 2010

Karen White brings her readers back to the Lowcountry--to Folly Beach, South Carolina, and into the lives of two war widows whose lives intersect only by the bookstore they own sixty years apart.

When a box of old books hiding cryptic love notes in the margins is discovered, the lives of the two women collide, spilling secrets of an old love affair and an unsolved disappearance from 1942, and offering a young widow hope for a second chance.

Reviews

"...a beautifully crafted mystery...[a] poignant tale...intimate and timeless."
—WomansDay.com

"White has a clear, sweet voice, and the ability to mark occasions from multiple viewpoints. Her characters are rich and captivating..."
—RT BookReviews

"If you crave a tale that will have you burning the midnight oil in order to get to the next chapter, then make ON FOLLY BEACH one of your must reads this summer."
—Jackie K. Cooper, The Huffington Post

"On Folly Beach is a perfect summer read - heck, a perfect read for any time of the year. Karen White knows how to spin a perfectly crafted story and/or mystery, and readers are sure to love this soon to be best-seller..."
—The Best Reviews

"Karen White weaves history (some little known), daily living, love, deceit, sorrow, and survival together in On Folly Beach. She bombards the senses with vivid imagery, poignant metaphors, and analogies.... Emmy’s and Heath’s personal battles entwined with the historical characters’ battles mak(es) On Folly Beach compelling. It is a KEEPER!"
—Long and Short Reviews

“On Folly Beach is a terrific book with a thoughtful plot, a dash of history, and the promise of future happiness. It’s the perfect story for an escape from the heat or to stick in your suitcase as you head off for vacation.”
—The Conroe Courier

"Heart-warmingly tender, with a bit of mysery and intrigue, and the feel of the Carolina ocean breezes, ON FOLLY BEACH makes the perfect summertime reading choice."
—Wichita Falls Times Record News