Reviews! Press! (in the icy cold winter that has descended)

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Me giving an author talk at the reading retreat, what a great group.

I write as it is the 4,765th day of cold wind and snow here in Vermont. Since November, winter has come in like a LION. Normally, I embrace it! But this one has started with a vengeance! Below zero, whipping winds, rough driving on the highway. I have been reading, reading. More on that soon, 25 books in 2025.

But first! Did you see this write up of the book tour that just finished up for THE BOARD? There were long sunny drives, unexpected guests, beloved indie bookstore hosts, fellow authors, and a dramatic injury. You can see the details here, with pictures (though I spared you a pic of the ankle). Please follow Draft and Drift on Substack for more updates and musings.

Looking for books to help you you survive a long winter? Might I suggest playing this song and perusing this list from the Burlington Free Press. (So happy to be included here).

Also, I did not remember Courtney Cox from this video. She was everywhere!

And you might have missed this review of TWO new books, including THE BOARD, by Vermonters, out in Seven Days. Here’s a quote from the review:

Vermonters are no strangers to small-town power politics, and it’s easy to root for the single mom in this scenario. While Stewart and his smug, intolerant minions verge on evil cartoons, Farber fleshes out Liv’s background to give more dimensions to her crusade. By standing up to the board, she confronts the sexism that she hopes won’t shape her daughter’s life as it did her own.

I also had the incredible good fortune to be a guest author at a Bridgeside Books reading (and for me, writing) retreat at Sterling Ridge Lodge. It was another cold snowy weekend, but the readers? They were the best! Making it super fun and cozy. And I got to meet the hilarious and inspiring Katherine Center! You can see a quick video here. I had so much fun talking with fellow readers and staying in my cozy cabin.

More soon, but in the meantime, stay warm!

THE BOARD is launched!

What a week! After months (actually years!) of waiting, THE BOARD was released by Blackstone Publishing on Tuesday September 9th and is available at all places books are sold!

First, I treated myself to a pub day latte at the beloved Red Hen Bakery, in Middlesex, Vermont. That was a LOT of revision, I deserved it.

That afternoon I swung by the beautiful Bridgeside Books in Waterbury, Vermont to sign their stack of books on a gorgeous Vermont fall day.

The official Book Launch Party was Thursday night at Camp Meade in Middlesex, Vermont. After some cake drama, friends, neighbors, community members and colleagues gathered for conversation and tasty treats, then a reading of chapter one and a lively Q and A, then look at this cake (thank you Shaws!).

We had coffee in mugs like Liv drinks throughout THE BOARD, and beautiful fall flower bouquets from Dog River Farm. Jane Knight from Bear Pond Books was on hand to sell freshly published books. I signed many of them, especially for my former students!

I made these character donuts and hid them all over the gallery space. The one who found Till won a book!

We also gave away a fall photography print from Kurt Budliger Photography, whose gallery is around the corner.

We even made the front page of the local newspaper, the Times Argus!

It was an incredible night. I am deeply grateful for everyone who showed up, cheered me on, ready early drafts and supported me in numerous ways. Publishing a book is a community effort!

THE BOARD is almost here!

I know we are supposed to be relishing the last of the summer, but school is starting and my newest book, a thrillerI am so excited to share with you, comes out on Sept. 9th! THE BOARD is coming from Blackstone Publishing very soon.

I’ve been busy planning lots of bookstore events so if you are a Vermonter, or want to come to Vermont, check these out! I would love to see you and talk thrillers, small town drama, fall in New England, and women upending systems of power!

There is still time to order a SIGNED copy from the beloved Bear Pond Books!

Hope to see you out there!

The Library Journal review!