Earlier this summer, John Prendergast, the editor of The Pennsylvania Gazette, wrote to say that he'd read Dangerous Neighbors and that he looked forward to having a conversation. We had that conversation on a sunny day sitting on a row of skinny benches while a tennis match played out before us. I was my breathless, enthused, and sleep-starved self (as you'll read) and John was the thoughtful man he is. Several weeks later, the photographer Chris Crisman and his team met me at Memorial Hall and put up with me long enough to take my picture.
It is an extraordinarily generous story, accompanied by one of my favorite scenes from the book. It will always be cherished. And Chris, thanks for pulling your camera lens back. You know what that means to me.
6 Comments on The Pennsylvania Gazette Feature/Dangerous Neighbors Excerpt, last added: 10/30/2010
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I love that your university is supporting you and your beautiful book so much. Fabulous picture of you. And it's great that they are offering up an excerpt to entice more readers.
I wish I could be half as productive (and witty) as you on little sleep. :)
Beth, I am glad to hear it! You are a beautiful writer. Now over to see the link!
What a fantastic article! LOVE it. I'm so happy for you and even happier to know that all those newspaper readers will be introduced to you!
Cheers and congrats!
XO
Anna
Sometimes the Red & Blue simply knows talent and grace and generosity of spirit when it/they see it. We're all just pleased that you are connected to us in some many ways!
Wonderful article and photo!
This is wonderful, Beth. And I'm sure that you're as good to the university as they are to you.