Fabulous News About My Author Daughter, Summer Wood!

Oh, I’m a proud mama!

Summer’s second novel, “Wrecker” makes its debut on February 15 and the
advance acclaims are pouring in.

Because Summer won the largest grant in the U.S. for a female artist, a top
New York literary agent came to her and I still remember the day she told me
Dan sold it to a publisher.

Me: Fantastic! Which publisher? (I knew some big ones were considering it.)

Summer: Bloomsbury.

Me: Uh… I never heard of them.

Summer: Ma, ever hear of “Harry Potter”?

Well, who hasn’t! Bloomsbury bought the U.S. rights (debuts in February)
and the U.K. rights (debuts in August) so she has a New York editor and a
London editor.

And Yippee! Book of the Month Club recently bought book club rights to
“Wrecker.”

Summer’s editor was especially delighted because BOMC rarely selects
fiction anymore.

You can watch the trailer for her book:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LGeBVWHH8c.

One of the stars in it is Summer’s dog Bosco. I hope all this attention
doesn’t go to his head and change his sweet disposition – he’s staying
with me while Summer launches “Wrecker” starting in Santa Fe on February
18, then Taos on Feb. 19 and Albuquerque on Feb. 20. Then she’s off to
northern California and the Pacific northwest -
http://summerwoodwrites.com/Events

What was her inspiration for this novel? Read:
http://summerwoodwrites.com/About-Me

You can preorder WRECKER here: http://summerwoodwrites.com/Books if you'd
like your own copy, or encourage your local library to get one to share. Rope
in your book club and Summer will be happy to dial in to chat with you.

Publishers Weekly calls it “an affecting novel... Wood succeeds with
surefooted prose; a lush, earthy California backdrop; and a sensitive story
of nurturing and family.”

Here’s a Book Browse advance review by Cheri W., Grand Rapids, MN, "This
was a page-turner from the opening of the book until the ending… One of the
most ‘happy’ books I have read in a long time. Highly recommend it to
anyone who needs a burst of brightness in their day!"

Thank you for reading this and sharing my blissful time. I’m so grateful
for all my kids and their talents and grateful to you for letting me share
this good news with you. Please pass this along to everyone you know.

Joy and Blessings,
Ellen Wood – Your Grow Young Guide