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!
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Southold Town Beach
