Author Book Tour

Hi friends! On Saturday our library hosted Jennifer Chiaverini on her book tour. :) Brian and I and 123 others went to hear her speak.

Her latest book, Fates and Traitors was just released on September 13th. So I have NOT read it yet, I get my books from the library. She explained a lot about John Wilkes Booth and read a bit to us from the book. Then she signed books that were for sale. Such a nice woman AND she lives right here in Wisconsin, thank you very much! tee hee! ;) She told us ours was the largest crowd she ever had at a book tour event.

“In her latest novel, Fates and Traitors, Jennifer Chiaverini once again demonstrates her masterful ability to bring history to life..With her varied and well-drawn ensemble of female narrators, Chiaverini spins a rich and suspenseful tale, shedding new light on America’s most notorious assassin—and the women who loved him.” —Allison Pataki, New York Times Bestselling author of Sisi: Empress On Her Own
The New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker returns with a riveting work of historical fiction following the notorious John Wilkes Booth and the four women who kept his perilous confidence.
John Wilkes Booth, the mercurial son of an acclaimed British stage actor and a Covent Garden flower girl, committed one of the most notorious acts in American history—the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
The subject of more than a century of scholarship, speculation, and even obsession, Booth is often portrayed as a shadowy figure, a violent loner whose single murderous act made him the most hated man in America. Lost to history until now is the story of the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return: Mary Ann, the steadfast matriarch of the Booth family; Asia, his loyal sister and confidante; Lucy Lambert Hale, the senator’s daughter who adored Booth yet tragically misunderstood the intensity of his wrath; and Mary Surratt, the Confederate widow entrusted with the secrets of his vengeful plot.
Fates and Traitors brings to life pivotal actors—some willing, others unwitting—who made an indelible mark on the history of our nation. Chiaverini portrays not just a soul in turmoil but a country at the precipice of immense change.

On Sunday our Archbishop presided over Divine Liturgy with our Father Vasyl. The Archbishop comes from Chicago about twice a year. We were also treated to Konevets Quartet as our chorus during the Liturgy. You may or may not know that in Orthodox Christian Churches, there are no organs or musical instruments. The choirs provide the music with their voices. Emerson came with Brian and I on Sunday and we stayed for lunch. After lunch we were treated to a small folk concert by Konevets Quartet. What a neat experience straight from St. Petersburg!

If you are a follower of mine that is not American, and you would like a chance at my giveaway, take a look at my last post. If you are American, your chance at another giveaway is coming up very soon my friend! :)

I am stitching up the Joyful World October SAL right now. I love these colors so very much!

I hope that YOU have a stitchtastic week my friends! Thank you for your kind comments on my last post. I appreciate your friendship.

Stitching and praying,
Vickie