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This has been a summer of writing and sharing my world as a writer.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the publication of Stranger To Love is sharing that book with reading groups. A thank you to all those who invited me to share ideas on writing and to discuss Stranger to Love. Below are news of the events.  See also the photo sections.  Thank you, Reece

Summer Events

Every Woman’s Book Club meets primarily in Gloucester County. A question, if you had to choose a person or celebrity to represent Margo or Brent, whom would you choose created a varied responses.
Each reader brings a part of herself to the book; her experiences, her contacts with others colors her vision.  Each reader views characters through those “colored glasses.” Some groups read more into the character than even I had contemplated. Listening to how readers pictured the main character and their interpretations of the characters’ motivation was a heady experience. 

Literary Circle of South Jersey has members who travel an hour to discuss that month’s selection. Now that’s dedicated readers! Interesting element of this group is each year they sew a quilt which represents all the books the group has read. A member is given the quilt at the end of the year.

Island View Terrace Book a neighbors on the same street. Lori Stranges selected Stranger to Love, because “we needed a book with sizzling scenes.” That month’s moderator writes five questions to discuss. The group delved into Marlo’s motivation to hide her past and protect her son.

One of biggest compliments came from a reader who worked with abused women and children. In Stranger To Love Marlo has fled her shaded past and struggles to start a new life.  The woman commented how accurate Marlo’s and the child’s reaction to their new life.

Another woman identified with Marlo’s “learning to love herself as she accepted her love for Brent.”  This theme initiated much discussion. Reece enjoys speaking to writers’ groups and to reading groups. She gains insight to how others view the characters and what looms as significant details to the reader.

She was the guest author for Millville Women’s Club; this was a celebration of reading and met at Millville Library. This was a warm reception and support of Reece came from many she had previously worked with in the community.  Questions about where ideas came from, how long Reece worked on a book and what was she working on next. Most questions focused on a writer’s life.

Millville Merchants’ Second Annual Arts, Music and Antiques Festival started the fall activities.  On September 13th,Bogart’s Book Exchange created a spot for area writers to sign books, exchange ideas and talk to the hundreds who visit Millville for the festival.  Although, the authors write varied styles and subject, they found a commonality about book signing, developing the second book and expanding our circle of readers.  The writing community at Bogart’s enjoys writing and has become a supportive gathering of writers. Reece shared the spotlight with: Dr. Leonard Vernon, Betty Higbee, Allen Hauss, W. Mae Kent, Ann Boyle, Peggy Erhart, Kelly Varesio, Joseph Mangrogiti, Daniel-Gary Holderman, Adam McGinnis.

“To be a good writer, you not only have to write a good deal, but you have to care.”
Anne LaMott