Happy November!

The harvest is in, days are shorter, nights cooler, and a cozy parlor with a good book in the evening is just the thing. I think of these as “drawing in” days, rich in gratitude and thanksgiving. In memory I hear my mother singing Johnson Oatman Jr.’s words, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.”

Book Writing News:

Among my many blessings are teams I work with to bring you my stories. Natasha Kern, my longtime friend and literary agent; the team at Tyndale House Publishers—working with me from start to finish on books; Jones House Creative (handling everything for my website); and Janet Murphy, virtual assistant, who handles my newsletters and so much more.

This month, Jones House Creative has been working to update my website in preparation for the launch of my new book, This Promised Land—which is available now for pre-order  Now you can see the cover, the summary, find recipes mentioned in the book, view my Pinterest Album chock full of pictures, and find book discussion questions right on my website.

Janet Murphy, who creates magic with my newsletter and helps me on social media, is creating an accompanying Book Club Kit. It will be the perfect companion as your book club reads This Promised Land.

Sarah Loudin Thomas, award-winning author of These Tangled Threads , read an early copy of This Promised Land and had this to say: “If you’ve ever felt like a prodigal longing to return home, you’re sure to find yourself in Gohlke’s latest. . . . The multilayered beauty of this story will last in your heart and your mind for a long, long time.

**Remember—if your book club or reading group would like to schedule a virtual visit with me I’m very happy to do that. Just reach out through the Connect tab on my website. We can schedule a date and time.

In Other News:

We’ve welcomed our new puppy, Maggie, into our home. She’s keeping us super busy and entertained with her puppy antics and early training. Of course, I’m not sure who’s being trained more—her or the rest of us.

What I’m Reading:

Set in Poland during WWII, The Warsaw Sisters explores what it means to stand for what and whom you love and believe in most, no matter the cost. It is a story of sacrificial love, the complex and extraordinary relationships of family, secrets worth keeping, and what it means to grow beyond yourself in the fight for humanity. A heartbreaking story of war brilliantly told by a brilliant novelist.

Thank you for sharing this portion of your day and your reading life with me. I hope and pray that you and yours enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving. Perhaps you’ll find some quiet time to curl up with a hot cup of tea and a great book over the long weekend.

Until next time, God bless and keep you, and happy reading,

Cathy