The right time. The wrong person.
The wrong time. The right person.
A story of a woman and her friend, lost due to circumstances, whether intentional or not, will always be a story seeped in sorrow, strength, pain, conviction. Sometimes the women are reunited, different but braver, less fragile and more determined to find again what first drew them to each other. Other times, we can only remember, wistfully, of a person who once was an important part of our life.
The anthology, My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends, was released yesterday and I am honored to have my story, "Diminished Returns," featured:
Heading toward the table, I saw a beautiful woman. She stood confidently in front of a group of women, her arms over her head in the midst of animated story telling. Her voice, loud, and with gusto from the moment of being part of the excitement of the women around her. Her adoring crowd, every one there, with their eyes up and sparkling toward her. Each one, hoping to be her friend...
My Other Ex has skyrocketed to #4 on Amazon in its category. My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends, edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger is available on Amazon.
I am proudly giving away a copy. Please leave a comment, and I'll be picking a winner via random.org. I will email you for your address.
And thank you, for being here, to share in the joy of celebrating the release of this much awaited work of female friendship.
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Amazing! Congratulations! This looks so, so good, and I'd be lucky to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteYou already know how I feel about you and your writing … I am simply in awe of writers like yourself who can make such entertainment out of words. I already bought two copies (one for me and one to gift) so if I were the lucky winner, I'd gift to my niece or one of my sisters. xo
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I can't wait to read this book. I'd love to win a copy. :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited I know so many famous people.
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This book has struck such a chord...
ReplyDeleteLosing a friend is a heartbreak different from any other and SO worthy of discussing, sharing, healing.
This marvelous book should (SHOULD) be in every woman's bedside table drawer, glove box, and purse! It is a MUST read by some of the best lady writers around. Congratulations to all of the fantastic women who put this together!
ReplyDeleteGah! Pick me, pick me. I want to read this and would especially love it to be a copy from the Empress. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWould love to read it — and glad to count you among my friends. xo
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be such a great and timely read for me...tissues ready!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read! I'm trying to let go of a friendship right now and I need some community around that.
ReplyDeleteWow. I've been hearing about this book. I'd love to get my hands on it! My e-mail I use is signing_charity@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your publication and special kudos for the Amazon rank, that's excellent. I'd be honored to win a copy, please toss my name in the hat. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds amazing. I also had one of these experiences, and although we did eventually reconcile, it was never the same.
ReplyDeleteThis book comes highly recommended from a fellow writer, and I'd be very pleased to win a copy. The short story is my favored format and this topic resonates very deeply for me.
ReplyDeleteBecause you are so authentic and human in your excitement about the honor of publication--every time it happens for you!--you inspire us all and make us love you. I feel so grateful to have this connection with you; I'm learning much! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU, everyone. I might even give away two, because the book is that great. Thanks for your encouragement, and support. You are all so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo looking forward to reading this book, given my own stories of loss during a time of growth.
ReplyDeleteWell done! I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading this book but know it will also stir up some strong emotions
ReplyDeleteNancy J
Looking forward to reading this Alexandra!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud to be part of this with you, A. xo
ReplyDeleteLisann V: You've won the book! Please email me your address so I can send it to you!! Congratulations!
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