Here's
what Reading Groups had to say...
"It
was a great pleasure to invite Stephanie to my home for one
of our book club meetings to discuss BLIND SPOT. Being a
small club, 12 members, this was our first meeting where
the author attended. It proved to be a great deal of fun,
along with very informative input from Stephanie. We therefore
asked Stephanie to one of the other member's homes to discuss
QUIET TIME. This also was a great experience. We are planning
to continue our author/member relationship with Stephanie
for all future books. As Secretary/Treasurer of our book
club, I highly recommend having her discuss her books with
your group. I feel that I too can be an "Oprah"!"
-
Zelma Piccone, The Not-So-Tea Totalers
"As readers,
our mystery book club had the pleasure of both reading BLIND
SPOT and hearing from the author. Not only was the story
excellent, but to have Stephanie Kane talk to us about the
trials, tribulations and joys of how the book came to be
was like a cherry on top of an ice cream sundae. You must
experience it!"
-
Don H. More, Koelbel Library Mystery Book Club
"Our
book club, which has been in existence for more than twenty
years, recently invited Stephanie Kane to discuss QUIET TIME
and BLIND SPOT. Stephanie's willingness to answer our questions
and explain to us about becoming an author was very informative
and quite entertaining. Her law background and detailed descriptions
really increased the mystery and suspense of her novels for
us, and she gave us more information than any author who
has ever come. What impressed us most was her willingness
to share. We highly recommend inviting Stephanie to join
a meeting of your book club - it made for a lot of good discussion
and an afternoon we won't soon forget!"
-
Norma Callender, Applewood-Genesee Book Club
"January
is 'Stephanie Kane' month at our book club. Last year we
had so much fun discussing BLIND SPOT we're expecting a full
house again for QUIET TIME!"
-
Joan Eaton, Co-Chair - South Grant Street Book Club
"I've
participated in a book club for several years, and it was
suggested that after reading a selection we ask the 'real
live author' of the work to join in dinner and discussion.
This event added a quality of immediacy to both reading and
discussion of BLIND SPOT, a recent novel by authoress Stephanie
Kane. It sharpened everyone's interest in reading - after
all, you had to appear to know what was going on. Even better,
discussion allows the author to 'light up' while reliving
the writing experience. As each club member responds, they
add perspective. Then a blending of ideas transforms the
discussion of the experience that the book provided, unique
to both the individuals and the evening. Top-notch participation
on all levels!"
-
Becky Finn
"It
was delightful and stimulating having Stephanie Kane as a
guest at our book club gathering. We enjoyed putting a face
to an author. It was fascinating to learn how Stephanie chose
to become an author and the process she goes through to develop
an idea and ultimately have a book published. QUIET TIME
is mystery genre at its best. The characters were believable
and the character development was excellent. It's a real
page turner."
-
Ellen Lozow, The "G.B." Book Club
"Having
Stephanie in attendance as we discussed her book made for
one of the best meetings in memory. With every book, we always
wonder, 'What was the author thinking here? What's the background,
why this choice and not another?' And there she was with
a thoughtful response. It was quickly apparent that Stephanie
could handle any question or opinion about her book or any
other book with ease. Bless her, she didn't hold back. Scared
at least one would-be fiction writer back to her day job."
-
Lisa Hartman
If
you want me to participate in your
next meeting, please contact
me.
