We are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to the Downey Theatre for the 4th time! Join us this holiday season for Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait on November 30. We absolutely love performing in Downey, the home of the Carpenters!

Reason number 117 why I bow before the awesomeness of the brilliant novelist, Dolen . Thank you, Dolen, for your faith in my work and enthusiasm for THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS. Also? HOW COOL IS THIS VIDEO SHE MADE! Doubleday

Donald Trump posted an ad echoing the language of Nazi Germany.

He only cares about holding on to power.

I care about you.

Wait, they rested? Now we'll never find out who ordered the Code Red.

Wow! And they have the nerve to claim it’s my personal account! BS!
Just to reassure The FOLD, this account is my ONLY account and I personally post on it, no one else.
Thanks for the heads up, Joel!

In this episode, best-selling author Chris Bohjalian comes to the Bank of New Hampshire stage for a literary discussion of his new novel, 'The Princess of Las Vegas.' (Capitol Center for the Arts)
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Awwwwwww, thank you!

Upcoming Author Visit with Chris Bohjalian
Register now for this special event on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1pm via Zoom
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Today is our 100th show at the V Theater - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and our 350th residency show in Las Vegas! Much gratitude to all of our fans, friends, crew and of course our executive producer, John Stuart. Thank you for believing in Carpenters Legacy! 🎵❤️🎹🤩

Today's my day to write notes to friends whose books I loved...and to post some reviews of those books. So a friendly reminder--if you loved a book, let someone know. Let EVERYONE know!😊

Are there any toll takers left? Or has that job disappeared along with switchboard operators, pin setters and newspaper typesetters?

Yes, I just read this for the first time. Brilliant...and devastating. Goodreads

. #StormyDaniels had some great lines on the witness stand, including this gem: “Does Hugh Hefner know you stole his pajamas?” #Trump
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“People like to say that time heals all wounds, and I think that is very nice but not entirely true: time does heal most things to some extent, and love gently tends the parts that still hurt.” ~ANNE LAMOTT

I haven't done this in the 15 years since I started the #FridayReads meme, but it's getting tougher to find things on this site, SO: Here's the link to last week's responses. Amazing books to inspire your own choices.

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Popped into Briggs & Carriage Bookstore in Brandon, Vt, a biking detour! Here with co-owner Barbara Ebling — and note the beautiful woodworking on the counter by her husband, Matthew. And, yes books by the brilliant julia alvarez and me. Bookstores rock; booksellers rule!

This is Connie, the Giant Gorilla. No, I did not name my powerful women named Connie in MIDWIVES and HOUR OF THE WITCH after her. But I think this wonderful strong woman has a cameo in one of my books! Passed her on today’s ride from my home to Brandon, VT.

I think it shows impressive cowardice to fly the American flag upside down in solidarity with insurrectionists…and blame your wife.

Marilynne Robinson: 'You must forgive in order to understand. Until you forgive, you defend yourself against the possibility of understanding.'

Happy #Caturday to all my friends from Seven and me!