a page out of life

i met Kathleen Reid when i taught at Scrapdoodles in VA.
i had just finished up my first class of the day and she came over and introduced herself.
we chatted for a bit and then she told me about her new book, A Page Out of Life
she explained that it was "a scrapbooking novel."
the whole concept totally intrigued me!

we chatted about the book and all of the exciting opportunities that have been unfolding since the book's release and then she presented me with an autographed copy of her book, bound in a beautiful coordinating ribbon...she is so a scrapbooker! lol!

i was leaving for ireland in the following days and was excited to have something to read to pass the time on the 7 hour flight.
i devoured every moment of the story line and still had time for an in-flight movie!
i loved it!

i have been struggling on how exactly to put the whole concept into words and why i felt an underlying connection to the characters, but then i realized, we all are living testament to this novel; fiction based on non-fictional realities.

real woman, real life, family, kids, real issues..connected by the community of scrapbooking.
it is why you are most likely reading my blog now, because of scrapbooking.

it is such a powerful link to one another, a source of sanity even most days.

i wrote her when i got back from ireland and she told me penguin publishing is already itching for the sequel!!

if you are in for a good read definitely put this one on your wish list!

"live a life inspired. dream with possibilities."

Comments

[Joanne Martinson]

Can't wait to read it! I need something to settle me down from the twilight series...since I read all 4 books in 3 weeks. No...I do have a family...just had surgery a couple month ago and was laid up (what to do? READ!). I felt like a teenie bopper again with those books, and I'm taking my 14 yr old son to see the movie on Sat.
You are so correct on our comunity of scrappers/artists. I read your blog almost daily and you truely are INSPIRING, as so many in this industry are!

[Flora]

I read this about a month ago, and LOVED it.

[Sharon]

I got the book some weeks ago, but have not sat down to read it yet (I've been busy!) But I can't wait to just get all wrapped up in a blanket and read it in a cozy place :) I'm just loving all these COLD fronts down in south florida...we don't get them often, but when we do, it's yummi! Last night 40's temperature was freezing for us! LOL

[erika]

well looks like you picked out my next book to read for me....thanks :)

i was thinking about you today b/c i mostly organized my craft room today. i've done very little crafting lately :( and needed to motivate. so i thought i'd clean it out and get myself together!

i organized my son's crafting stuff and then moved onto mine. i'm almost done!!
i'm getting inspired......thanks to you!!!

[Rita]

I got the book from my friend Amy and just loved it! Fun, easy, read :)

[Dani]

I picked this one up last week. I plan on starting it tonight.

[Vicky Venturini]

I read this a couple of months ago - would love to see a sequel!

[Hillary Chybinski]

Thank You!! On my list - and for you mystery lovers - Laura Childs writes a GREAT scrapbooking series of mysteries set in New Orleans.

Hillary

[elizabeth Rosemond]

I'm about 3/4 of the way through this book. I had to slow down a little because I don't want it to end!! I can't wait for the sequel :D

[Judi]

I love this book!! It was a great read. I hope you enjoy it.

[alicia]

I read that book so fast! And a sequel would be perfect... it just, **for the lack of sounding corny** warmed my heart! And yes, I agree completely with what you said about it!

[sherri]

I'll have to find that. Sounds very good!

[Cathy]

This book is sooooooooooo on my wishlist... definately hope to get it here in South Africa.

[Jana D]

This is now on my list. It sounds good. Thanks for the heads up.

[Eileen]

I also read this book and thought it was really good. I would love to read another one!

[sandra]

i love a good book. i'm gonna have to read this. thanks for the tip.
Sandra

[Mardi]

I met Kathleen in Hershey, PA and received a copy of her book. It is just a fast read and at the end left you wanting more. Love this book and would recommend it to everyone, whether a scrapbooker or not!

[Heather H.]

I just finished this last week and LOVED it. So glad to hear there may be a sequel!!