Diane Cadei

Diane Cadei asked Helen Simonson:

No question, just wanted to say that it has been a long time since I read a book that I just had to sit and read until I finished it----"The Summer Before the War" was just that book, it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I laid on the couch and read and read and read. I just had to finish it. Thank you for such a lovely story. Bring on more. I don't mind waiting. Are you writing another?

Helen Simonson Thank you Diane. I'm so thrilled to hear you could not stop reading! Yesterday I sat in my sunny garden under an umbrella and worked on my third novel. I have a very long way to go but it felt good to be diving into a new story. No promises on how long it will take me but it certainly motivates me to know that readers are waiting for me. Have a wonderful summer. Regards, Helen Simonson

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Will you be signing books on the book tour? I'm trying to convince my fiance we need to go to Asheville while you are there since he is down there for work all the time, and I loved both of your books!

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My book club read Major Pettigrew when we first started a about 3 years ago. Last month we read The summer Before the War. Our book club had such a great discussion. You tell such wonderful stories. I have loved both books. How do you come up for the idea for your books? Do you enjoy writing in that era? I'm looking forward to your next book.

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