January 29: THE LIAR'S DIARY Blog Day
ITW
member Patry's Francis's debut THE LIAR'S DIARY came out in hardcover
from Dutton last spring. The trade paper release is set for January
29th, but a few weeks ago, Patry was diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer. She's had several surgeries, and her prognosis is good, but
given that she won't have much energy for promoting, ITW Debut Author
members Laura Benedict and Karen Dionne, along with Susan Henderson and
Jessica Keener, have banded together to do it for her.'THE LIAR'S DIARY Blog Day' is going to be held January 29th. Folks who wish to participate are asked to mention Patry's book on their blog that day and link to her website (www.patryfrancis.com) and the book's purchase page on Amazon.
Brilliance Audio has put together a special audio clip with excerpts from Patry's novel, and Circle of Seven Productions is producing a promotional video especially for bloggers.
To give you an idea of what you'll see on the 29th, here are a few who
have already stepped forward to help: Laura Benedict, who came up with
the idea. Patry's editor at Dutton, Julie Doughty. Her agent at the
Jean Naggar Literary Agency, Alice Tasman. Her publicist, Laurie
Connors. Eileen Hutton at Brilliance Audio. Dan Conaway from Writers
House. Jeff Kleinman of Folio Literary Management. Neil Gaiman.
Jennifer Weiner. M.J. Rose. Sarah Weinman at Confessions of An
Idiosyncratic Mind. Writers Digest Magazine. SMITH Magazine. Hank Ryan
from JungleRedWriters. Sharon Linnea. Raven Bower. Marcus Sakey. Nancy
Martin. Tim Maleeny. CJ Lyons. Jordan Dane. Murderati. Killer Year. Jen
Jordan at Crimespree. Kelli Stanley - 160 bloggers so far, and counting.
If you’d like to participate, send an email to Karen Dionne (karendionne@bksp.org) and she'll make sure you get copies of the video and audio clips, a press release from Patry's publisher, appropriate links, and other useful materials a few days before the event.
Then take a few moments to read Patry's unsentimental and inspiring account of how she's dealing with this setback on her own blog, "Simply Wait," and you'll understand why her indomitable spirit has moved so many to help. (http://simplywait.blogspot.com/)
About THE LIAR'S DIARY:
What would you do if your best friend was murdered—and your teenaged son was accused of the crime? How far would you go to protect him? How many lies would you tell? Would you dare to admit the darkest truths—even to yourself?
Jeanne Cross is an ordinary suburban wife and mother with a seemingly "perfect" life when Ali Mather arrives on the scene, breaking all the rules and breaking hearts. Almost against her will, Jeanne is drawn to this powerfully seductive woman, a fascination that soon begins to infect Jeanne's husband as well as their teenaged son, Jamie.
Though their friendship seems unlikely and even dangerous to their mutual acquaintances, Ali and Jeanne are connected by deep emotional needs, vulnerabilities and long-held secrets that Ali has been privately recording in her diary.
The diary also holds the key to something darker. Though she can't prove it, Ali is convinced someone has been entering her house when she is not at home-and not with the usual intentions. What this burglar wants is nothing less than a piece of Ali's soul.
When Ali is found murdered, there are many suspects; but the evidence against Jamie Cross is overwhelming. Jeanne's personal probing leads her to the question none of us would ever want to face. What comes first: our loyalty to family—or the truth?"
"Patry Francis writes with a quietly intimate voice, subtly weaving her spell as the tension slowly but surely builds to a fever pitch. Packed with jaw-dropping revelations, LIAR'S DIARY still manages to save one last walloping shock for the end." — Tess Gerritsen
If you’d like to participate, send an email to Karen Dionne (karendionne@bksp.org) and she'll make sure you get copies of the video and audio clips, a press release from Patry's publisher, appropriate links, and other useful materials a few days before the event.
Then take a few moments to read Patry's unsentimental and inspiring account of how she's dealing with this setback on her own blog, "Simply Wait," and you'll understand why her indomitable spirit has moved so many to help. (http://simplywait.blogspot.com/)
About THE LIAR'S DIARY:
What would you do if your best friend was murdered—and your teenaged son was accused of the crime? How far would you go to protect him? How many lies would you tell? Would you dare to admit the darkest truths—even to yourself?
Jeanne Cross is an ordinary suburban wife and mother with a seemingly "perfect" life when Ali Mather arrives on the scene, breaking all the rules and breaking hearts. Almost against her will, Jeanne is drawn to this powerfully seductive woman, a fascination that soon begins to infect Jeanne's husband as well as their teenaged son, Jamie.
Though their friendship seems unlikely and even dangerous to their mutual acquaintances, Ali and Jeanne are connected by deep emotional needs, vulnerabilities and long-held secrets that Ali has been privately recording in her diary.
The diary also holds the key to something darker. Though she can't prove it, Ali is convinced someone has been entering her house when she is not at home-and not with the usual intentions. What this burglar wants is nothing less than a piece of Ali's soul.
When Ali is found murdered, there are many suspects; but the evidence against Jamie Cross is overwhelming. Jeanne's personal probing leads her to the question none of us would ever want to face. What comes first: our loyalty to family—or the truth?"
"Patry Francis writes with a quietly intimate voice, subtly weaving her spell as the tension slowly but surely builds to a fever pitch. Packed with jaw-dropping revelations, LIAR'S DIARY still manages to save one last walloping shock for the end." — Tess Gerritsen
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