Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair

a tale of two sisters

From Blog Tour to Bookstore: IGNORING ALVA @ Story on the Square

I am taking IGNORING ALVA from screens to shelves! After a successful blog tour, I am heading to Story on the Square this Sunday at 2pm Eastern for a live, in-person author event you won’t want to miss. Come meet me and hear about my warm, witty, and wise novel about two octogenarian sisters who hit the road—and hit a…

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May 15, 2025

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Last, But Certainly Not Least!

About Debbie of Ruff Drafts: I’m a retired librarian and the award-winning author of the Cobble Cove and Buttercup Bend cozy mystery series and other novels, short stories, poems, articles, and a novella. Thank you so much, Debbie, for taking Alva on tour today! One day left readers! Register to win a free copy! Or,…

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April 24, 2025

Book tour

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Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

“But when Alva suggests an impulsive road trip, not even Millie can resist the call of adventure.” Thank you so much, Karen, of Guatemala Paula Loves to Read, for taking Alva on tour today! One day left readers! Register to win a free copy! Or, for the feisty older women in your life! Send your…

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April 23, 2025

Book tour

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Introducing Sapphyria’s Books!

What starts as a lighthearted escapade quickly spirals into a whirlwind of mischief, suspense, and unexpected heroics. As the journey unfolds, the siblings face long-buried secrets, stand up for the underdog, and confront dangerous foes with a fierceness they never knew they possessed. About Sapphyria: My real name is Amber and I’m an avid reader,…

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April 22, 2025

Book tour

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It’s Time for Maureen’s Musings!

Witty, heartfelt, and brimming with surprises, Ignoring Alva is an unforgettable tale of sisterhood and reinvention. It proves that life’s greatest adventures can happen when you least expect them. Thank you so much, Maureen, for your time and help promoting Alva’s story! Register to win a free copy! Or, for the feisty older women in…

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April 21, 2025

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Excerpt and Spotlight!

Today thanks go out to Leslie for the excerpt and spotlight! StoreyBookReviews My name is Leslie, and I am a book junkie! I love to read and will read nearly anything. My favorite genres are cozies, romance, chick lit, mystery/thrillers….ok, nearly everything except horror. Stephen King scares me. I read Pet Cemetary in college and couldn’t sleep…

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April 20, 2025

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SPOTLIGHT!

About MJB: For as long as I can remember, I have been a reader. As a child I would sometimes walk to my local library and stamp the check out cards for the librarians (this was many years ago). I always enjoyed taking my children to story hour and I loved to just relax in…

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April 19, 2025

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Only 4 days left!

Thank you Laura for the spotlight on Ignoring Alva!And for reminding people to get in on the chance to win a free copy!I hope you’ll visit Laura’s site to learn all about the spotlight giveaway!! And…. while you’re at it: Send your friend a copy of Ignoring Alva! Pick up Ignoring Alva at Barnes and…

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April 19, 2025

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“I want readers to think about Alva’s revelation: ‘When is there a better time to become a hero?’”

Today my thanks go out to mystery author Dianne Ascroft for interviewing me about the process of creating Ignoring Alva and asking such deep, probing questions. Here is an excerpt of our talk: Where did the idea for the mystery that is central to the story come from? My characters are octogenarians, so I had…

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April 18, 2025

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“This story turned out to be much more than I expected. “

I am so thrilled that Lori of Dollycass loved my book! What an honor! Ms. Khair has crafted absolutely wonderful characters in this story, and not just the two main characters. Every character had depth and growth. Alva and Millie are fantastic. That sisterly bond rings true; they love each other but annoy each other…

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April 17, 2025

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