Today I'd like to welcome my friend Patricia Kyono to the blog with her newest release, The Friendship Star Quilt. Why don't we listen to what Patricia has to say about it...
The Stitching Post Quilt Shop is the setting for the weekly gathering of a group of women who come to sew, but leave with lasting friendships. The first book in the series, The Calico Heart, was nominated for a RONE award for Best Contemporary Book of 2013. Patricia Kiyono and Stephanie Michels are pleased to announce the release of the second book in the series, The Friendship Star Quilt.
The second book in this series addresses a dark issue – that of spousal abuse. Anne Brown is running from an abusive ex-husband. She has no family or friends to help her, and no money. Her former in-laws are very wealthy and powerful, and she trusts no one. What would you do in her situation? Where would you go?
There are organizations set up to help women in abusive situations – unfortunately Anne had no one to help her find them. And Anne’s ex-husband wasn’t always physically abusive – he hurt her emotionally as well. If you were in her situation, would you know where to go for help? If it was your friend who was abused, would you step in to help her?
The second book in this series addresses a dark issue – that of spousal abuse. Anne Brown is running from an abusive ex-husband. She has no family or friends to help her, and no money. Her former in-laws are very wealthy and powerful, and she trusts no one. What would you do in her situation? Where would you go?
There are organizations set up to help women in abusive situations – unfortunately Anne had no one to help her find them. And Anne’s ex-husband wasn’t always physically abusive – he hurt her emotionally as well. If you were in her situation, would you know where to go for help? If it was your friend who was abused, would you step in to help her?
BLURB ~
Anne Brown loves her job at The Stitching Post Quilt Shop in Grandville, Michigan, but she keeps a suitcase packed so she can leave at a moment's notice. Living under the radar, she longs for a normal life, but settles for listening to family stories told by the friendly ladies of the quilting club who meet at the shop on Tuesday evenings. When she meets Brad, the handsome band director of an area high school and his adorable daughter, Anne begins to hope for a happily ever after of her own. But someone has far different plans.
Brad Carmichael is juggling the demands of his job as band director at Rivertown High School with trying to be a better father to his daughter. When Brad is late picking Jennie up from a birthday party, the pretty young clerk from the local quilt shop comes to his rescue. Kind-hearted and talented, Anne becomes a vital part of Brad and Jennie’s lives. But her past threatens to destroy their relationship.
Brad Carmichael is juggling the demands of his job as band director at Rivertown High School with trying to be a better father to his daughter. When Brad is late picking Jennie up from a birthday party, the pretty young clerk from the local quilt shop comes to his rescue. Kind-hearted and talented, Anne becomes a vital part of Brad and Jennie’s lives. But her past threatens to destroy their relationship.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS ~
Patricia Kiyono retired from public school teaching, and is now an adjunct faculty member at Grand Valley State University, where she instructs future teachers. Born in Japan, she lives in southwest Michigan with her husband, not far from their five children and nine grandchildren. In addition to writing, she enjoys sewing, scrapbooking, playing in local bands and orchestras, and taking care of grandchildren.
Stephanie Michels considers herself a “Jill of All Trades.” During her corporate career, she worked as a computer trainer, advertising copywriter, personnel agent, radio DJ, magazine columnist, and a financial planner among other things. She recently left those behind in order to focus on writing full time.
Raised in Michigan, she lived in South Carolina, Missouri, and Germany, before returning to the Mitten State to raise her family. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her reading or spending time with family, friends, and Beta Sigma Phi sisters.
The Friendship Star Quilt is her second novel with writing partner, Patricia Kiyono.
The Friendship Star Quilt is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords, as well as other ebook outlets.
Stephanie Michels is giving away a $5 Amazon gift card at each stop of our blog tour to a random commenter. To win, please leave a comment about an organization important to you. Perhaps you or a loved one has been helped by a particular group. Tell us about it! One winning comment will be chosen in one week. And to increase your chances, visit blogger Jennifer Levac tomorrow!
Raised in Michigan, she lived in South Carolina, Missouri, and Germany, before returning to the Mitten State to raise her family. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her reading or spending time with family, friends, and Beta Sigma Phi sisters.
The Friendship Star Quilt is her second novel with writing partner, Patricia Kiyono.
BUY LINKS ~
The Friendship Star Quilt is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords, as well as other ebook outlets.
GIVEAWAY! ~
Stephanie Michels is giving away a $5 Amazon gift card at each stop of our blog tour to a random commenter. To win, please leave a comment about an organization important to you. Perhaps you or a loved one has been helped by a particular group. Tell us about it! One winning comment will be chosen in one week. And to increase your chances, visit blogger Jennifer Levac tomorrow!
