A WORD – Debut – “a person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.”
Today’s word introduces a debut novel by Rebecca DeMarino, author of A Place in His Heart, Revell Publishers.
I met Rebecca recently at a book signing in Southold, New York, where her research into her ancestry began. Her novel is based on her ancestors, “who came to Long Island in the mid 1600s to establish a life – and legacy – in the New World.” A creative mix of fact and fiction, A Place in His Heart is a wonderful historical romance about Anglican Mary Langton and Puritan Barnabas Horton.
I have family and friends in LI and we visit there often so I was thrilled to find out about Rebecca’s connection to the area. Rebecca weaves an intriguing story line with skillfully crafted characters. Honestly, I was surprised this was her first novel!. But not the last…this book is just the first of a three book series called the Southold Chronicles. Oh yes, and Rebecca definitely did her research for this book, very authentic and realistic for that time period. We enjoyed the short history at the book signing and learning some fun facts about the story and about Rebecca’s writing journey. Rebecca was gracious to all the visitors, met some new relations and was surrounded by an outstanding show of support from her own family, many traveling far to attend the event. Congratulations, Rebecca and looking forward to Book Two!
Giveaway: Please leave a comment to enter a drawing for an autographed copy of this book!
Southold Town Beach
Cynthia ~ the book signing on Long Island marked a milestone for me and it was so wonderful to meet you and your sweet husband there! Thank you so much for the review and your support! It meant so much to have you there!
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Comment by Rebecca DeMarino — July 13, 2014
Rebecca,
You did an awesome job and I was so impressed by your family’s support. What a blessing! Looking forward to the second book : )
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Comment by admin — July 13, 2014
Rebecca is well on her way to becoming a household word among authors. Thanks for sharing her story.
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Comment by Pat Lee — July 13, 2014
Pat,
I’m happy for her success and believe she will do very well with her Southold Chronicles!
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Comment by admin — July 13, 2014
What a great piece! You’ve won fans and new friends. Extra gifts in a writers life.
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Comment by Jane Kirkpatrick — July 13, 2014
Jane,
Thanks for your comment. We had a wonderful time at the book signing and enjoyed meeting Rebecca and her family. She did a wonderful job and we had a lovely weekend in Southold, one of our favorite places to visit.
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Comment by admin — July 13, 2014
Thanks for hosting this giveaway – please drop my name in the hat! 🙂 I love reading about the Puritans, so this would be right up my alley.
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Comment by Alicia Roque Ruggieri — July 14, 2014
Alicia,
Then you would probably love Rebecca’s book…considered yourself entered in the drawing!
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Comment by admin — July 14, 2014
Sounds like a great book, Rebecca. Thanks for introducing her to us, Cynthia.
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Comment by Sherry Carter — July 14, 2014
Sherry,
We had such a great weekend attending the book signing in one of our favorite places in Long Island. And so interesting to learn about Rebecca’s connections to the area.
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Comment by admin — July 14, 2014
One of the nicest and sweetest people I know and I couldn’t be happier for her. Cannot wait to read her book.
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Comment by Maryann Stembridge — July 14, 2014
Maryann,
I know you will enjoy her book!
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Comment by admin — July 14, 2014
I love to read about debut novels. It gets my “juices flowing” and makes me realize that there is someone out there brave enough to follow through on her dream to publish a book. This book sounds interesting and well thought out. I look forward to reading it. Rebecca good luck with your writing career.
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Comment by Audrey McLaughlin — July 14, 2014
Audrey,
Yes, Rebecca has a very interesting story about her writing journey. She never intended on writing about her ancestors till she began delving into the history – you never know what you’ll end up writing about!
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Comment by admin — July 14, 2014