April 2008

Somehow, it's already the middle of April. I've been traveling a lot to promote The Memory of Water and I'm thinking that has somehow skewed my sense of time. At least I hope that sounds like a good enough excuse to give to my editor if I'm late for my next deadline...

April in Atlanta is lovely--as long as you don't have any pollen allergies. Our pollen count easily reaches into the 4-digits (whereas in other cities a 'high' count would be in the double digits). When it rains, there are literally yellow puddles in every gutter caused from the pollen being washed down the street. But this is a mere price to pay for the abundance of dogwoods and azaleas and other vibrant blooms that are blossoming all over the city and suburbs right now. It's decidedly convertible weather (which is why I just got one--even if I end up with a yellow tinge to my skin when riding with the top down).

I've added quite a few new appearances to my calendar and will continue to add more so make sure you keep checking back to see if I'm going to be in your neck of the woods. I love meeting with readers! I should also be getting the cover for my November 2008 book, The House on Tradd Street in the near future and I'll put it here on the home page as soon as I get it. I've also added (finally!) a new post on my 'A Writer's Life' page so make sure you stop by there, too.

I hope spring is treating you well and that you've got plenty of good books to read!

Until next time, happy reading!

AVAVAILABLE March 2008 at a bookstore near you or your favorite online bookseller.

About THE MEMORY OF WATER:
Read Excerpt

On the night their mother drowns trying to ride out a storm in a sailboat, sisters Marnie and Diana Maitland discover there is more than one kind of death. There is the death of innocence, of love, and of hope. Each sister harbors a secret about what really happened that night—secrets that will erode their lives as they grow into adulthood.

After ten years of silence between the sisters, Marnie is called back to the South Carolina Lowcountry by Diana’s ex-husband, Quinn. His son has returned from a sailing trip with his emotionally unstable mother, and he is deeply disturbed and refusing to speak. In order to help the traumatized boy, Marnie must reopen old wounds and bring the darkest memories of their past to the surface. And she must confront Diana, before they all go under….

Reviews

"The enduring ties between two estranged sisters drive the darkly engaging latest from White...Careful plotting, richly flawed characters and a surprising conclusion mark this absorbing melodrama."
-- Publishers Weekly

"In this moving novel, White explores the bond between sisters, the link between artistic genius and mental illness, and the keen hold a place can have on a person. She vividly describes the lush Lowcountry and the pull of the sea. A chilling revelation, a love story, and a bittersweet ending add to this gripping tale."
-- Booklist

"...this story is as rich as its South Carolina Lowcountry setting and filled with sympathetic, endearing characters that reasonate. It's an engaging, deeply moving story."
-- TOP PICK, 4 1/2 stars, RT BookReviews Magazine

"Karen White delivers a powerfully emotional blend of family secrets, Lowcountry lore, and love in MEMORY OF WATER--who could ask for more?"
-- Barbara Bretton, USA TODAY bestselling author.

"Beautifully written and as lyrical as the tides. THE MEMORY OF WATER speaks directly to the heart and will linger in yours long after you've read the final page. I loved this book!"
-- Susan Crandall, Award-winning author.

"A heart-felt and emotional tale, THE MEMORY OF WATER is a Perfect 10, a book readers will savor and bring to mind long after they have turned the last page."
-- Marilyn Heyman, Romance Reviews Today