In Support of Patry Francis and THE LIAR'S DIARY
Today is the release date for the trade paperback edition of Patry Francis' debut novel The Liar's Diary. And this is an extraordinary thing--see Patry, is dealing with cancer. An aggressive form of cancer. And treatment is her primary concern (as it should be). But, in this business of writing and publishing, it also means that is time away from making her dream (her book) come true--marketing, more marketing, and again marketing the book to the bone.So, like the 300+ other bloggers (a lot writers like me), I am asking you to check out her book. It sounds damn good. Really. See for yourself:
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?"
Don't forgot to check out Patry's website and blog (send her some healthy vibes while you are at it). To help with it all, I'm ordering the book at Amazon right now myself.
Help me, help another writer. In this business, sometimes that is all it takes!
