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“I really enjoyed this story. They still aggravate each other, argue, and make up, always with that sisterly bond.”
A retired elementary school principal/teacher/teacher-librarian, Carla (Loves to Read) has been reviewing books professionally on Goodreads and Netgalley for over ten years. I am so grateful that she chose to take Ignoring Alva on tour! She had many wonderful things to say in her review, including, “I am glad I read this one and am…
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Ignoring Alva is a nice venture out of the standard mold of cozy mysteries.
Thanks to the host of my third tour stop, Rebecca! Rebecca was nice enough to interview me, and had some wonderful comments too! “While Ignoring Alva doesn’t quite fit the model for a cozy mystery, I’m not sure what else to call it. Senior-chick lit? Sister road trip? A caper (except the sisters are on the side…
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Books, Ramblings, and Tea Hosts Ignoring Alva!
I am so flattered that Books, Ramblings, and Tea has decided to take Ignoring Alva on tour! Books, Ramblings, and Tea is written by Cinta, and she is quite the bookworm. A translator by day and a compulsive reader by night she could spend the whole day reading. She reads an average of 150 books…
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First Day On Tour!
Many thanks to Jody for taking Alva and Millie on tour! Who knew two road-trippers in their 80s could get so much attention? Jody has a great site if, like me, you love to read. Check it out, see me there too, and check out the contest!
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Big News! Ignoring Alva is Going on Tour!
I’m thrilled to announce that Ignoring Alva is hitting the virtual road with Great Escapes Book Tours from April 10th to April 23rd! This is such an exciting opportunity to share the book with a wider audience, and I’m so grateful to the amazing bloggers and readers who will be featuring it throughout the tour. There will be book reviews, interviews,…
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The Origin of Ignoring Alva: Where It All Began
We all have people in our lives who shape us, often in ways we don’t fully understand until later. For me, they were my two grandmothers. My mom’s mom, Myrtle Orilla (my brothers and I used to chant “Myrtle the turtle, Orilla gorilla”- but only to her back), and my dad’s mom, Margaret. Myrtle married…
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Writing Older Characters: Breaking Stereotypes
We know that society tends to place a woman’s value on youth, beauty, yada yada. Yes, we are chipping away at those stereotypes, ie. “fifty is the new forty.” We include the working woman in conversations that used to be dominated by the mother, wife, and caretaker. All of that is excellent. But, when I…
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IGNORING ALVA is HERE!!
I am so excited to announce the release date for my novel- FEBRUARY 5, 2025! Look for upcoming book signings, TBD.
Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair 