Nancy Bartholomew

 

The day the first Sierra Lavotini novel, The Miracle Strip, came out... 

 

 

About two months ago I started this blog so that the people who read my novels would have a way of finding out more about me, my writing and the writing process in general.  An unexpected surprise has been the upsurge in mail I've been getting about my Sierra Lavotini "Strip" series.  The support is so wonderful and so deeply appreciated! 

When Tom (see his comment below) wrote me today and asked if anyone else was wondering about Sierra, I thought it might be a good idea to share a few of the lovely notes I've received.  He also wanted a bit more of "Landing Strip," which made me think maybe I ought to post a page of some of my current Works in Progress, too.  What do you think?

In the meantime...here are those comments- 

 

Tom says: 

Subject: Bring Back Sierra, PLEASE!!!
Message: Ms Bartholomew: I have just finished re-reading the original set (you'll pardon the expression)of Strip books...I have also just finished reading your So, About Sierra blog...
I don't know how many people, if any, have been asking for the return of Ms Lavotini, but I am definitely in the class picture...
I am sure that you can extend upon your paragraph in that blog...at least, I hope so...Come on, Nancy...It's been too long...PLEASE!!!

 

From Robin:

Subject: sierra lavotini
Message: Hi,  I just found the sierra series and plowed through them at record speed.  I love her life and now I am left hanging not knowing who moose really is.  Any idea when Landing strip may be published or is that not ever going to happen?

From Cindy:

Subject: sierra
Message: Thank you for sharing Sierra with us. She is absolutely one of my favorite characters, she's just a riot. I hope one day soon I'll see her on the bookshelves again.

From Jennifer-

Subject: Your Cheatin Heart
Message: I just finished reading Your Cheatin Heart & loved it so much I ordered Stand By Your Man.  Is there any other books that go with those?  You're an amazing author.  I can't wait to read more of your books.  Please let me know about the series.  Gotta read them all....

From Julie-

Subject: SIERRA #5
Message: What is Sierra's book #5 called?
Has it been published?
I love the Sierra series.  I think St. Martins press sucks!!

 From Carol-

I also own all the Stella's and the Sophie.  Thanks for making me laugh.  My husband loves Sierra too.  I hope St. Martin's comes to their senses.  Could we start a writing campaign to get them to see reason?

Carol

From JJ-

Subject: best writer ever
Message: Thank you for returning my e mail...Please tell me you are writing another Sierra Lavotini mystery..the last one  (Strip Poker) left me wondering what happens next...I know that's  what it was supposed to do..Please let me know what you are writing..and when it is coming out........jj

 

 

From Michelle-

 Subject: what happens to sierra?????
Message: ok i just discovered your strip series and i am dying to know what happens to sierra after the last book.   when can we expect the next book or is the series done?  what happens after uncle moose calls her?

 

From Joe-

 Subject: Sierra Lavotini
Message: Any chance that Sierra might come back in another story?
I really enjoyed reading your stories about her.
Thanks.

 From Kim-

Message: Hi, I just started reading your books and I am hope you are going to do another Sierra Lavotini book. I just finish this last one in two days!
I just order some more of your books on amazon.

 

From Rachael- 

Subject: Your books..
Message: Hello Nancy,
My name is Rachael and I am a huge fan of your Sierra Lavotini Series. I was very upset to see there aren't anymore books out in this series. When will a new book by you be coming out? Are you still writing? If you have time to write me back, I would be so happy. I just would love to know what is going on with your books and such. Thanks.

 

From Sheila-

 

 

 

Around these parts, it's best not to ask too many questions.  After all, the cabin lies in the heart of "The Moonshine Capital of the World."

I was reading T.J Hazen's article on the history of Sloan's Mill the other night and found the tale of Bill Underwood.  It seems Mr. Underwood moved into the miller's house across the road from the mill and quickly irritated his neighbors with his constant inquiries into their activities.

When they'd had enough of Bill's nosiness, they snuck up on his steam tractor and blew up its boiler.  Unfortunately, the perpetrators were unaware that Bill had just sold it to another neighbor.

I don't have a tractor...yet...but I'm right partial to my convertible so...I won't be asking too many questions.  After all, why would I need to know what's going on around here? I write fiction.