Tag: OldLadies
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SPOTLIGHT! From Socrates’ Book Reviews!
Wow! I feel so lucky today to be on tour with Socrates’ Book Reviews as a spotlight book! Socrates’ Book Reviews is written by Yvonne, who lives in New York and loves to read and review books. I’m so grateful for her time, and for the effort she made to connect my book to her…
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Boys’ Mom Reads
Karen of Boys’ Mom Reads lives in Grand Prairie, TX with her husband, Jim, and is retired after 40 years working in the public sector. She is “Mom” to three grown sons – Jefferson, Justin, and Adam. And I just want to thank Karen so much for taking my book on tour! I am also…
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What makes you laugh? Are you afraid of anything?
Well, this was cool. For the book tour for Ignoring Alva, Frugal Freelancer chose to interview… Alva! What a fun idea! I never expected that! Once again the book tour has suprised me! Sara Trimble does book tours, and helps entrepreneurs too! That’s very interesting. Thank you Sara, for taking Ignoring Alva on tour, and…
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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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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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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 