We had a wonderful discussion tonight with DeLaune Michel about her novel The Safety of Secrets. Thanks so much to DeLaune as well as those of you who sent in questions and participated in the live chat. It was so interesting to hear about how her work as an actress influences her writing, she was a delight! To see a video of the cover photo shoot that was discussed, go here. Be sure to check out her website, as well as the one for her writing series and her program for at-risk youth, Spoken Interludes. And listen below to the book club discussion now!
Thanks for hosting another great book club discussion. I'm so happy I've had time to sign up for these.
Posted by: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) | October 22, 2008 at 08:17 PM
That was very enjoyable, thank you. You are a great interviewer and she was very forthcoming in her answers.
Posted by: Sandra | October 22, 2008 at 09:03 PM
I enjoyed the book club discussion tonight. It was my first one and it was a wonderful experience. Delaune was so honest and sincere. She explained her writing style and her feelings on this book, friendship, motherhood and writing in a way that I could connect with. This definitely enhanced the reading experience of her book and made me appreciate the book that much more! Thanks so much for hosting this.
Posted by: Bonnie | October 22, 2008 at 09:06 PM
What an awesome interview Jennifer! DeLuane was just great answering questions and I agree with Bonnie it really enhanced reading the book. Thanks for addressing my questions-the answers made things a lot clearer on where she was coming from in wrting the novel. Thanks again.
Posted by: Darlene | October 22, 2008 at 09:15 PM
I really enjoyed it--DeLaune's answers were really interesting and honest. Thanks! And thanks also for the video of the photo shoot. I can't wait to check that out.
Posted by: Julie E. | October 22, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Jen,
I love these chats, for they so enhance my fond memories of the book! For not only do the books you pick work their way into my heart, then the chat with the author make's their book a significant memory.
Thank you for another great read/memory!
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | October 23, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the talk so much! I had a great time as well.
Posted by: Book Club Girl | October 23, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Another wonderful show; thanks for organizing and hosting this. How do you choose the author that is featured each month?
Posted by: Dawn | October 23, 2008 at 06:49 PM
I unfortunately wasn't able to sign in live, but plan to listen to it this weekend. I loved the book and posted a review on my blog: sincerelystacie.blogspot.com
Thank you for sending the book and I am passing it on to one of my lifelong friends.
Posted by: Stacie | October 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM
I thought this was a excellent interview and thank for the great questions that were ask I really enjoyed it It's making the book even better!
Posted by: Lori Barnes | October 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I forgot to mention, i loved the photo shoot! Those 2 girls looked like wonderful friends. I've been a professional photographer for 13 years so i really enjoyed that!
Posted by: Lori Barnes | October 27, 2008 at 11:18 AM