When novelist Marie Bostwick wrote me about her new book I was excited! It is titled "Between Heaven and Texas" ... the story is set in Texas. I'm doing 4 trips to the awesome state of Texas this year, so this is exciting! PLUS Marie is doing a "Star Studded blog Tour" and today is my day!
The hop is being hosted by the fabulous Michele at The Quilting Gallery.. let's get to it....
Marie and I meet 'in real life' at my local guilds quilt show. She was there signing books and I interviewed her. This has been the first of several interviews and to be honest, she is one of my favorite people to talk with!
Marie is warm, friendly and she LOVES quilting. Her series of book shown above have quilts in them.. don't we all love a great story that weaves those quilts through it?
I know if she is a new author for you, you might want a 'sample' of what her writing. Lucky us Marie is enticing you with a FREE read of the beginning of the book... CLICK HERE to get the first chapter!
Listen to Marie and I on the Radio at these dates.. each show she talks about one of her books.
- April 15, 2013. I interviewed Marie about this book and she shared the amazing inspiration for the book. CLICK HERE to listen
- April 9, 2012 CLICK HERE
- July 14, 2011 CLICK HERE
- May 10, 2010 CLICK HERE
And the 'Star" for today is from my blog partner Kim at Persimmon Dreams! Click here to read Kim's thoughts about the book, enter to win a copy of Marie's book, and pick up 'our' star block!
The giveaway !
Besides having a chance to win Marie's book, I'm giving you a chance to win a bundle of strips of my new "Bobbins and Bits" fabric.. NOT YET IN STORES!
here is what you do... leave me a comment filling in the blank
"My Favorite Novel of all time is -----------------"
The giveaway #2 - go to Kim's Blog to enter for another chance to win a copy of Marie's book!!
The whole tour Schedule!
Pick up ALL the star blocks, enter for chances to win Marie's book.. and more!Monday, April 29 – Marie Bostwick
Tuesday, April 30 – Michele – Quilting Gallery
Wednesday, May 1 – Bonnie – Quiltville
Thursday, May 2 – Pat – Pat Sloan
Thursday, May 2 – Kim – Persimon Dreams
Friday, May 3 – Melissa – Happy Quilting
Saturday, May 4 – Jo – Jo’s Country Junction
Sunday, May 5 – Wendy – Ivory Spring
Monday, May 6 – Victoria – Bumble Beans Inc.
Tuesday, May 7 – Vicki – Quilting Lodge Blog
Wednesday, May 8 – Melissa/Jake – Generation Q Magazine
Thursday, May 9 – Jennifer – Sew Hooked
Friday, May 10 – Jackie – Canton Village Quilt Works
Landing page for the hop (photos of blocks will be here
as released):
http://quiltinggallery.com/quilters-fun/between-heaven-and-texas-blog-hop/
Flickr group for hop:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/between-heaven-texas/
WINNERS PICKED
Book given to Dianna said "oooooouuuuuuu......my favorite book of all time has changed from time to time over the years. not sure I can answer this. It has to be Gone With the Wind....all time favorite. Although for a long time it was The Old Man and the Sea (which I still love with all my heart). But, it's Gone With the Wind that still sits on my shelf! Love you strips!"
Fabric prize to Peg who said "My favorite novel of all time is still the classic "The Secret Garden". I can't tell you how many times I've read that book, and each time I do I find something new in it. Love it, and love all you do - thank you Pat!"
This is my show and tell, a star studded, Texas Sized Blog Hop!!
Now I'd love to see YOUR show and tell! Put a direct link to your latest blog post, your flickr folder (did you share something new?), your pinterest board, or how about your latest project loaded to craftsy?
Click the blue box and follow the directions..let's have some fun!
