It’s not every day that you get the first shipment of your new book. Therefore, when the box with copies of Library Lost came in, Clif and I decided to celebrate and go to the Red Barn for some of their delectable seafood and, of course, a whoopie pie. So good and so reasonably priced.
And speaking of Library Lost…my blogging friend Eliza asked how a copy might be ordered. Glad you asked, Eliza! For others who are wondering, all you have to do is click here, and it will take you to our Hinterlands Press website, where you can order a signed copy directly from us. The book can also be ordered through Amazon.
On another subject…the holidays are coming—tomorrow is December 1—and yesterday I went into the woods to gather pine and dried fern stalks for outside arrangements on our little deck.
I went midafternoon when this time of year the sun is setting and the woods are filled with shadows. There were lots of fern stalks by the little stream that runs behind our house and eventually makes its way to the Upper Narrows Pond.
There were some winterberries left, a bright punctuation against the white of winter. Fortunately, I had gathered winterberries a couple of weeks ago, when they were more plentiful.
And I came across this tree, covered with fungi.
Always something to notice in the woods, even in the winter.
Notes From the Hinterland 
My son and I actually made it to the Red Barn (finally) early last spring. It’s all it’s cracked up to be. Thanks for the reminder!
Scrummy food at great prices. Not the healthiest, but good for the occasional treat.
Beautiful Winter photographs Laurie and what a fine meal for a celebration! I’ve ordered the book and look forward to reading it over the holidays 🤗💖 xxx
Xenia, thanks so much!
Congratulations on the book and Cheers! to Whoopie Pie!
Many thanks! And whoopie pies are wicked good, as we would say in Maine.
Thanks for the beautiful winter pictures. Good luck with the sales of your new book.
Thanks, Susan!
The berries and fungus were good things to see on a wintry day.
Thanks for the ordering info. (Authors MUST shamelessly promote like crazy! 😉 Do it well and often.)
I would have been happy with just the Whoopie pie, looks so good!
That whoopie was wicked good. And, yes, writers must work hard for every book they sell.
Did someone say seafood and whoopie pie? I haven’t had any seafood in a while, but I did have a delicious pumpkin whoopie pie with coffee and a friend yesterday. Delish!
Another book – congratulations! Looks like you celebrated in style.
Thanks, Jason!
Boy, you guys hit winter fast! It’s fascinating to me to see how my blogger friends experience the different seasons. I ordered Maya 2 and will reread Maya 1 in anticipation. xoxo
Jodie, many, many thanks! Clif will be mailing your book today. And winter certainly came fast.
Oh, yay! Looking forward to my new book!
It was mailed yesterday!
The seafood dish looks so tempting! I have never had whoopie pie 🙂
Rupali, they are delirious.
Whoopie
Yup.
That looks like the perfect Maine-ish celebration!
Kerry, it sure was!
Glad you were able to catch some sunshine yesterday. The woods are lovely. And glad you took the time to celebrate such a wonderful accomplishment.
Thanks, Beth!
The celebration dinner looks wonderful and I enjoyed your walk through the woods!!🙂
That celebration meal was scrummy!
I have never had whoopie pie and it looks good (but doesn’t look very pie-ish.) I wish I could have celebrated with you both at the Red Barn on a beautiful Maine wintry day but instead I celebrated this special occasion by ordering a signed copy of your book! Actually both books for my granddaughter who loves to read. Thanks for the link to make it easy! Congratulations and HOORAY for you!❤
Many, many thanks, Betsy! They will be heading your way soon!
Good to celebrate with a meal out!
Clare, it really was.
So exciting to see your book. Great to celebrate!
Thanks, Sandra!