New
& Noteworthy
11.3.05
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New Book
I'm excited to announce that I'm working on a new book, one that promises to be more
moving and dramatic than any of my novels—because every word in this
manuscript is true.
Moms-in-Waiting is the book I wanted to read but could never find during my years of
struggle with infertility. There are plenty of depressing infertility
books out there written by medical experts with half the alphabet after their
names. Now it's time for the other side of the story to be told—the
positive, uplifting side. Moms-in-Waiting will share
the emotional story of my journey through infertility, along with real-life
stories from women across the country and around the world.
If you’re a mom who experienced infertility, I'd love to hear your
story. Please
visit the Moms-in-Waiting page to find out how to share your
experience, advice, and hope with all the “moms-in-waiting” who long
for a child.
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New Addition
Just in time for the holidays in 2003, my husband and I celebrated seventeen years together in an
unforgettable
way: with the birth of our first baby. Specialists told us we had less than a 15%
chance of ever having a child, but against all odds, our years of heartbreak ended with a miracle
one moonlit autumn night. After 12 hours of labor and
lots of laughter and tears, we held our
newborn daughter in our arms for the first time. Her name is Melissa, which
means "honey bee." My name is now Mommy, which is the sweetest noun in
the English language.
During my pregnancy and Melissa's
first year, I stopped working in order to savor every minute of motherhood.
After my extended maternity leave, I'm returning to the keyboard with renewed
joy and excitement, eager to tackle new challenges and chase new dreams.
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New Articles
Our new arrival has inspired me to branch out beyond the business beat. My articles
about pregnancy, baby care, and parenting are now appearing in magazines coast to coast, including Fit
Pregnancy and the popular BabyZone.com website. I
also can't resist writing about the other love of my life—knitting. Watch for
upcoming pieces in Interweave Knits,
Yarn Market News, and my "Knitter's Tour" column in The CableGram, a Twin Cities
knitting publication.
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New Online Ordering
Fiction fans can order autographed copies of my historical novels on the Books
page. We now offer secure online ordering via PayPal to make shopping at
shellythacker.com faster and easier than ever.
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New in the Writing Workshop
I've added a half-dozen articles to the Workshop
page, covering everything from research and market savvy to surviving your
critique group. You'll also find my most popular in-depth workshops on tape,
currently available for just $8 each or $35 for the complete set.
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Free-Time Favorites
When I'm not reading Dr. Seuss or chasing my toddler through the falling leaves, here's what I'm
loving this autumn...
In Magazines: Life & Style. This
newsstand newcomer blends splashy celebrity gossip with style tips and
where-to-buy advice. It's People meets Lucky at a wallet-friendly
price. Instantly addictive!
In Books: I'm catching up with one of my
favorite non-fiction authors this month, reading Anne Lamott's Traveling
Mercies and Operating Instructions.
On CD: "Stay" by Jeremy Camp. Fans of
Creed and Nickelback will be pleasantly surprised by this offering from a
contemporary Christian artist. Camp's music is gritty, angry, tough and tender.
Favorite cut: "I Still Believe."
On DVD: "The Audrey Hepburn Collection."
Click on over to Amazon and snap up this trio of Hepburn classics for just $22.
Includes "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Sabrina," and my
favorite princess-in-disguise movie, "Roman Holiday" (the inspiration
for my 1997 novel His Forbidden Touch). In Knitting:
I'm all about alpaca this fall. The new merino-alpaca blends feel like cashmere
but cost just $6 a skein. I'll be knitting up the Backyard Leaves Scarf from Pam
Allen's Scarf Style in emerald green Andean Alpaca, and a pullover in a
soft peridot shade of Suri Merino.
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Thanks for stopping by my little neck of the 'Net,
Shelly
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