Dear Reader Column 09-25-06

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Dear Reader,

I met this week's special author at an "Invitation-Only" dinner in New York City. It was one of those occasions that allowed me to get dressed up like Cinderella. A long flowing skirt, a maroon shoulder wrap with shoes to match, and a string of pearls to compliment the sleek, graceful look. Before I left the hotel, I phoned my husband and told him, "Oh, how I wish you were here because I look absolutely enchanting."

There was a winding staircase in the restaurant, and the dinner party I was attending was being held in a private room on the second floor. Up the staircase I floated and I was introduced to a literary "prince charming." The "New York Times" best selling author, David Morrell. Even though David's been writing books for years, I'd never read one of them until three weeks before the dinner. He'd sent me a copy of his latest book Creepers, and when I read the "Author's Note" I was hooked. Pulled up a lawn chair, flipped back to Chapter One, and only stopped reading periodically to take a necessary breathing break--the story line was so intense, I forgot to breath.

Creepers was just released in paperback, but David sent me 25 hardcover copies to give away to readers. He also included 25 copies of his book, Lessons From a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft.

To start reading Creepers go to:

http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/path_go.cfm?x=805&site=12

Then click on "Enter Our Book Giveaway," (where you'll also see a photo of the author and me at the dinner). Send an email telling me what you think about the book so far and when you email me your comments, you're automatically entered in the book giveaway. I'll forward your comments on to author David Morrell.

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com 
http://www.DearReader.com

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Comments

[Jen W]

I'm actually reading Creepers right now! I think it was in your AuthorBuzz last week. This is such an interesting book so far.