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~ January 2010~
Nicole Seitz
was a bestselling author at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston, SC for
2009!
Saving Cicadas is a Pulpwood
Queens Book Club Bonus Selection for February 2010!
Click
here for the official 2010 Pulpwood Queens book selections.
~ December 2009 ~
Saving Cicadas reviewed
in CBA Retailers+Resources Magazine
"Fiction author Nicole Seitz has written yet another
delectable story...Seitz’s ability to capture emotion and the
spirit of things is indeed otherworldly, and her readers will find this
latest offering mesmerizing.”. Read
the full review here.
Saving Cicadas in Southern
Living
The South Carolina People & Places
section of the December issue of Southern Living magazine features
Saving Cicadas by Nicole Seitz as one of four "favorite picks for
readers on your Christmas list." Other novels on the list were
Dorothea Benton Frank's Return to Sullivans Island and Karen
White's The Girl on Legare Street. Read
the full review here.
~ November 2009 ~
New Book and
Book Launch/Fundraiser featured in Preview
Charleston Post and Courier featured Saving Cicadas
and an author interview in "Preview" Thanksgiving Day, November
26, 2009. Click
here to read the interview.
Saving
Cicadas an Indie Next List Notable!
Saving Cicadas by Nicole Seitz has been designated as an Indie
Next List Notable for January 2010! "The Indie Next List,
drawn from bookseller-recommended favorite handsells, epitomizes the
heart and soul of passionate bookselling. Independent booksellers are
and have always been discoverers of the next big thing, the next great
read, the next bestseller, and the next undiscovered gem." - American
Booksellers Association
Charleston
Magazine features Saving Cicadas
The November 2009 issue of Charleston Magazine
features a review of Saving Cicadas by Melissa Bigner. "Resounding
kudos to Charleston resident Seitz for penning a tale that
spans Carolina towns, explores family ties, wrestles heart-heavy fare
from abortion to the afterlife, and toys with magical realism."
Read the full review.
Saving Cicadas
for Book Clubs
Bookmovement.com,
a website that reaches over 20,000 book clubs, is featuring Saving
Cicadas for the week of November 15 in its Book Giveaway Newsletter.
If you have a book club, visit the website and enter to win copies for
your group by December 15! Saving Cicadas has book club discussion
questions in the back of the book.
~ October 2009 ~
Note Cards
and Art Prints Now Available for Purchase Online
Many of my readers have asked for notecards of my paintings, and I'm
pleased to announce that you can purchase sets of my note cards and
fine art prints on this web site. Visit the Shop
page now.
~ September 2009 ~
A Hundred
Years of Happiness Nominated for SIBA Book Award 2009!
~ August 2009 ~
New Series
Lets You Dine with Your Favorite Author
Fiction Addiction bookstore owner Jill Hendrix is bringing
book lovers and their favorite authors together to share food, fun and
fiction. From Sept. 1 through Dec. 7 some of the region's top writers
– award-winning novelists, a best-selling science-fiction writer,
mystery and children's book authors and more – will get together
with fans at downtown Greenville's Lazy Goat to dine, read and chat.
Nicole Seitz will be part of the inaugural
season with a luncheon for Saving Cicadas on December 1, 2009.
Read
the article on GreenvilleOnline.
Do You Know
Nicole Seitz?
Charleston's The Post & Courier East Cooper section featured
Nicole Seitz in the "Do You Know" column on August 13, 2009.
Click
here to read the column.
Florida
Today Column Features Seitz' Cover Art
A woman wrote in to Doug Lang, Florida Today
HELP! columnist, asking about how to procure a the cover painting for
The Spirit of Sweetgrass. Read
the column here.
~ July 2009 ~
The Perfect
Summer Read
Paula Friedrichsen chose A Hundred Years of Happiness
as one of her Summer Reading Picks. Says Paula, "A Hundred Years
of Happiness is a treasure…a truly lovely book! Rich characters,
down to earth dialogue, and a meaningful storyline make it the perfect
summer read." Read the full entry on CBN.com.
~ June 2009 ~
Two Authors
Coming to Sip and Sign
Authors Patti Callahan Henry and Nicole Seitz will arrive
at Burry Bookstore on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. for a Sip and Sign.
Tickets are $5 and will include light refreshments, the opportunity
to meet the authors, hear them speak and purchase copies of their books.
Tickets are available at Burry’s. For more information about the
Sip and Sign, call 332-2511 or visit Burry’s Web site at http://www.burrybookstore.com.
~ May 2009 ~
Piccolo Southern
Literary Festival stokes 'revival'
Read
the article in the May 24 Post & Courier about the
upcoming Southern Literary Festival featuring Nicole Seitz, Brett Lott
and others.
Author Interview
with Jen's Jewels
Columnist Jennifer Vido interviewed Nicole Seitz about her
latest novel, A Hundred Year of Happiness, and said of the
book, "Beautifully written with an unforeseen ending, this book
will leave its imprint on your heart and soul. Without a doubt, it is
a must-read novel for May." Click
here to read the interview.
~ March 2009 ~
A Quest for
Life's Poetry - March 29, 2009 Post & Courier Article
Don't tell Nicole Seitz that the
world is bereft of magic. She knows better.
"I think life is poetic. And I think things do happen
ironically or out of the blue," says this clear-eyed optimist.
"I'm a real woman with an ordinary life who has had some extraordinary
things happen to me. Sometimes we get windows, glimpses into things
that are much larger than us."
For the Mount Pleasant author, these sweet spots in time
often foreshadow a new book. As is the case with her third novel, "A
Hundred Years of Happiness" (Thomas Nelson), in which two daughters
from disparate worlds search for ways to bring peace to troubled parents.
Read
more.
Book Review
in The Star-News
A Hundred Years of Happiness by Nicole Seitz
was reviewed in The Star-News (Wilmington, NC) on March 5,
2009. "...her gifts as a storyteller are undeniable," says
book editor Ben Steelman. Read
the full review.
Press Release
- A Hundred Years of Happiness
March 2009, View
release (PDF)
~ February 2009 ~
Nicole Seitz
Lucks Out as a Writer and Painter
The Charleston City Paper
ran a feature article about the "happy accidents" that have
affected Nicole Seitz's career in it's Febrary 4, 2009 edition. Click
here to read the article (PDF).
~ January 2009 ~
Blue Bicycle
Books Kicks Off Author’s Luncheon Series with Anne Rivers Siddons
and Nicole Seitz
(Charleston, SC) Blue Bicycle Books
will host an author’s luncheon with Charleston’s Anne Rivers
Siddons, New York Times best-selling author of Off Season, Low Country,
Peachtree Road and many others. Also speaking is Mount Pleasant
novelist Nicole Seitz (The Spirit of Sweetgrass, Trouble the Water),
who will sign her latest book A Hundred Years of Happiness.
Lunch and talk will be at Fish Restaurant, 442 King St.,
followed by a champagne and dessert book signing at the Blue Bike, 420
King. A portion of the proceeds will benefit LILA’s Poets in the
Schools at Burke High School. Advance reservations required, tickets
are on sale now.
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, 12 –
2 pm, $35. For tickets please call 843.722.2666.
www.bluebicyclebooks.com
www.lilaconnects.com
A Hundred
Years of Happiness Featured in Charleston Magazine
The Literary issue of Charleston Magazine (January 2009), featured
a review of Nicole Seitz's upcoming novel, A Hundred Years of Happiness,
calling it the "riskiest and best work Seitz has offered to date."
Click here to view the
review.
~ December 2008 ~
A Hundred
Years of Happiness Featured in Publishers Weekly
The December 15th issue of Publishers Weekly featured a review of Nicole
Seitz's upcoming novel, A Hundred Years of Happiness, describing
it as"sensitive and original." Click
here to view the review.
Trouble
the Water Named One of Best Books of 2008
Library Journal has named Trouble the Water by Nicole
Seitz one of the Best Books of 2008! Click
here to view the full list!
The Spirit
of Sweetgrass for the Holidays
The Spirit of Sweetgrass was listed in the Mount Pleasant Moultrie
News Holiday Guide as a local book not to be missed this holiday
season. Click
here to view the full list.
~ November 2008 ~
A Hundred
Years of Happiness in Publishers Weekly article
In a November 24th PW article entitled "Mainstream
Houses Market Christian Fiction," Thomas Nelson fiction publisher
Allen Arnold discusses the Christian publishing house marketing "general
fiction." Click
here to read the article.
Interview on
Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor's Blog
Nicole was interviewed by author Jennifer Hudson Taylor
about her journey in publication and her books. Click
here to read the interview.
~ October 2008 ~
Author Interview
on Writers' Rest Blog
Nicole was interviewed at Writers' Rest about her journey
in publication and her books. Click
here to read the interview.
Friends of
Randolph Library to Host Author/Artist Nicole Seitz
Nicole Seitz will speak to library/gallery patrons in
Asheboro, NC on Nov. 6 at 6:30 PM
at Circa Gallery about her writing and painting life. Refreshments provided,
artwork and books for sale. Cost is $5. Click
here to read the newsletter article with full details.
~ September 2008 ~
Author paintings
donated to Sun City Hilton Head
On September 18, 2008, Phyllis Sippel, Ph.D., chairperson of the Sun
City Hilton Head/Meet the Author Series, presented four shell paintings
donated by Nicole Seitz (or rather her character, Honor) and a copy
of Trouble the Water to Sun City residents for the new reading
room/book exchange. Click here to view
a photo of the presentation.
COFC Bookstore
To Host Author Signings
Two dozen best-selling authors, alumni and professors from the College
of Charleston will be signing their books on October 4 from
10:00 am until 2:00 pm on George Street near the intersection
of Glebe, in front of the Cistern Yard. This event is hosted by the
College of Charleston Bookstore and is part of a Street Fair Celebration
during Family Weekend. Click
here for the full release and list of authors.
Trouble the
Water featured in Sandlapper Magazine
Nicole Seitz' second novel, Trouble the Water,
is featured in the 2008 issue of Sandlapper Magazine. Click
here to view the article.
~ June 2008 ~
Conversations
with Joan SC ETV Radio Show
Nicole Seitz spoke about her books and writing
life with Joan Mac on the June 19th Conversations with Joan
radio show on SC ETV radio stations. Click
here to listen to the June 19th radio show.
Women of Faith
Summer Reading List
Trouble the Water is one of four books
on the Women of Faith Summer Reading list! Click
here to view the list. Enjoy 25% off retail price through September
21, 2008.
Books-A-Million
Summer Reading List
Nicole Seitz's two novels The Spirit of Sweetgrass
and Trouble the Water are on the Books-A-Million's
Christian Fiction Summer Reading list! Click
here to view all 34 books.
~ May 2008 ~
Voices Blend
in Lowcountry Novel
Jennifer M. Parker reviewed Trouble the Water
in the May 11, 2008 (Mother's Day) issue of The Sun News (Myrtle
Beach, SC).
The
beauty in these three women is that, unlike some Christian-based fiction,
they are absolutely real; their voices, their problems, their stories
feel relatable. "It's a shame we only see things clearly in hindsight,"
says Duchess. "God really should do something about that."
Seitz
also writes accurately and convincingly of the emotional bond between
sisters, drawing the reader into their family. Click
here to read the entire review.
Charleston
Magazine features Trouble the Water
Trouble the Water is one of the Editor's
Book Picks in the May 2008 issue of Charleston Magazine.
"Much
like the emotionally gripping plot, her detailed depiction of people
and place -- from the Gullah folk to the fictional South Carolina
Sea Island setting -- demands a high measure of reverence." Click
here to read the entire review.
Trouble
the Water in Southern Living Magazine
Trouble the Water is featured on the People
& Places section in the May 2008 edition of Southern Living
Magazine.
~ April 2008 ~
Trouble
the Water Tops Technorati's Popular Books List
On April 9-11, 2008, Trouble the Water
was #1 and The Spirit of Sweetgrass
was #2 on technorati.com's popular books list. Many thanks
to the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance! Click
here to view current list.
~ March 2008 ~
Trouble
the Water Second Printing
Within two weeks after publication, Trouble the Water SOLD
OUT of it's first print run and is going into it's second printing!
Thank you to all who have supported this book!
Local Bestseller
Trouble the Water was the #2 best seller for
the Mount Pleasant Barnes and Noble the week of March 16, 2008, right
behind A New Earth (the Oprah Book!). Thanks Barnes and Noble!
Trouble
the Water Makes Book Movement Bestseller List
For the week of March 16, 2008, Trouble the Water by Nicole
Seitz ranked #35 in the 100 top book club selections on
BookMovement.com, a web site for book clubs. Click
here to view the Mar. 15 list (PDF).
Enter to win
Trouble the Water for your book club at Bookmovement.com
Trouble the Water is one of five books in the March 15 newsletter
from Bookmovement.com, a website for book clubs. Enter to win before
April 15!
Visit Bookmovement.com.
Trouble
the Water featured on AuthorBuzz
For the week beginning March 10, 2008, Trouble the Water will
be one of five books featured on Authorbuzz.com
and the Dearreader.com
newsletter. Learn about the books, the authors, and enter their contests
to win free stuff!
Trouble
the Water Book Launch
March 11, 2008 marks the official launch date of Nicole Seitz' second
novel, Trouble the Water. Look for it in your local bookstore
or purchase online and be sure to write your review on amazon.com,
bn.com and christianbook.com.
The first few months are an important indicator in the succuss of a
new novel!
~ February 2008 ~
Seitz Speaks
at NAPSG Conference
The National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls conference
began at the Hilton Head Island Westin Resort on Sunday, February 25,
2008. This national conference attracts school heads from all over the
United States, Canada and Great Britain. Nicole Seitz, author of "The
Spirit of Sweetgrass" and "Trouble the Water", a Hilton
Head Prep graduate, gave a talk and readings at the opening night session.
Trouble
the Water mentioned in The Island
Packet
Do writers know the secret to a better life? This was the question asked
and answered in David Lauderdale's Feb. 22 article about Lowcountry
writers. Click
here to read the article online.
Trouble
the Water featured in Valentine's Day Christianbook.com Fiction
Newsletter
Trouble the Water by Nicole Seitz was one of four featured
"Just for Women" novels in the Christianbook.com newsletter.
View
newsletter here.
ChristianBookPreviews.com
Review!
ChristianBookPreviews.com calls Nicole Seitz' second novel, Trouble
the Water, a book that "every woman will want to read."
Calling all
Book Clubs! Trouble the Water Charity Challenge
I'm challenging my readers in 2008 with the launch of
my second novel, a book about healing, Trouble the Water. Choose
Trouble the Water for your next book club discussion, get inspired,
discuss the book (questions in the back), choose a charity in your community
to make a difference, and then let me know about it! I'll put your stories
and photos on my website to inspire other readers. Good reading and
have fun!
~ January 2008 ~
Article on
Love in The Country Register
In the Jan/Feb issue of Texas' The County Register, Nicole
Seitz published an article entitled "On the Road to Love: Who's
Driving This Thing?" Click
here to read the article on page 12 (pdf).
Starred Review
in Library Journal
Nicole Seitz' Trouble the Water received a * Starred Review*
in Library Journal (2/1/2008 edition). Click
here to read the review.
Trouble
the Water featured in Shelf Awareness Newsletter
Nicole Seitz's second novel, Trouble the Water,
was introduced to booksellers and librarians through AuthorBuzz in the
January 15, 2008 edition of Shelf Awareness.
View
the newsletter here.
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