This morning at 11:10 AM Central Time, I will be a guest on Kathy Keene's "Good Neighbor Show," a program on WHBY News Talk 1150 out of Appleton, WI. You can listen live via the internet. I hope you'll tune in for our chat about A QUILTER'S HOLIDAY!

I'm very sorry, but due to my sons' illness, I will not be able to travel to Indianapolis for the Guilded Leaf Book and Author Luncheon tomorrow. If your purchased tickets, rest assured that you will still be able to purchase books, enjoy a delicious lunch, listen to talks by four other fabulous authors, and support the Carmel Clay Public Library System's children's literacy programs.

My apologies for my absence two years in a row!

In celebration of the publication of A QUILTER'S HOLIDAY, I've designed a new, limited edition, collectible Elm Creek Quilts pin!



You can get one of these beauties for yourself if you come see me on my book tour this November. I'll be visiting four of my favorite Wisconsin bookshops and will give away a pin with each copy of A QUILTER'S HOLIDAY purchased at that store, while supplies last. For locations, dates, and times, please see the Events page on my website.

Is Wisconsin a little out of your way? The wonderful booksellers at the Next Chapter Book Shop in Mequon are ready to help. If you pre-order A QUILTER'S HOLIDAY from the Next Chapter Book Shop website, they will include an A QUILTER'S HOLIDAY pin with your book when they ship it to you. I will autograph the books when I visit the store on November 4th, so all orders need to be placed before then. If you would like your book to be personalized, please be sure to indicate the name of the person to whom the book should be addressed.

Quantities are limited, so make your plans to attend one of my book tour events or place your order with the Next Chapter Book Shop soon.

Happy Quilter's Holiday to all!

Jennifer

Trick or treat! Well, it's definitely a treat today. The first chapter of my forthcoming Elm Creek Quilts novel, A Quilter's Holiday, is now online. Please click on the "Books" link above for more details.



Do you love the gorgeous cover as much as I do? It was adapted from a quilt called "Thankful Harvest" by Janet Miller, and I'm very grateful that Janet gave us permission to use her beautiful artwork.



Her pattern is available for purchase at Quilters' Warehouse. Thanks, Janet!

Are you hoping to add autographed copies of THE LOST QUILTER and SYLVIA’S BRIDAL SAMPLER to your Elm Creek Quilts collection, but aren’t able to attend any of my book tour events? The booksellers of the Next Chapter Bookshop in Mequon, Wisconsin are happy to help!

To place your order, please e-mail Sharry at sharry@nextchapterbookshop.com or call the store at (262) 241-6220. Shipping is $8 (within the US), or FREE if you spend over $40. I will autograph the books when I visit the store on April 30th, so all orders need to be placed before then. If you would like your book to be personalized, please be sure to tell Sharry the name of the person to whom the book should be addressed.

I hope this helps you take care of some Mother’s Day gifts—or to treat yourself!

Happy Reading,
Jennifer