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by Delaune Michel
Member since:
January 30, 2008

On the road with my new book - come by!

May 18, 2008 11:23 PM EDT (Updated: June 24, 2008 03:25 PM EDT)
views: 446 | rating: 10/10 (108 votes) | comments: 158
Hey y'all -
So my new novel, The Safety of Secrets (Avon A/HarperCollins $13.95 - or only 11 on amazon!) is coming out next Tuesday, May 27th, and my book tour is starting that night, too. I'll be in lots of places all summer, and it would be really wonderful to see y'all. So please come by and say hey. And if you get a chance to pick up my book, I'd  love to hear what you think. I also do phone chats with book groups, if that is of interest.  Anyway, hope you have a great week! :)
Here's a synopsis of my novel:
"Now we're just alike." So begins Fiona and Patricia's friendship that warm autumn morning in first grade in Lake Charles, Louisiana, their bond forged ever closer by Fiona's abusive mother and Patricia's neglectful one. Their relationship is a source of continuity and strength through their move to L.A. to become actresses; through Fiona's marriage and not-yet-famous career; through Patricia's ups-and downs with men and sudden fame. When their husbands' needs and Hollywood pressures exact a toll, the women wonder if their friendship can survive. But the true test of their devotion is just beginning. A dark secret from their past begins to emerge, threatening to destroy not only their bond, but all they've worked for as well.    
The Safety of Secrets is an exploration of the bonds forged in childhood and challenged decades later, of the fulfillment of dreams and the damage they can cause, and of secrets being uncovered and the truth we find inside. "Written with tremendous narrative velocity, The Safety of Secrets is almost impossible to put down. It is a hilarious inside look at Hollywood, a nuanced portrait of a friendship and its secrets, and a moving testament to the powerful effects of a destructive mother." –Dani Shapiro, best-selling author

TUESDAY, MAY 27 — PORTLAND
7:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS BOOKS
2605 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 — SANTA FE
5:00PM Reading & Signing
Garcia Street Books
376 Garcia Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501

THURSDAY, MAY 29 -- ALBUQUERQUE
7:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS BOOKS
5901 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

SATURDAY, MAY 31 -- LOS ANGELES
10:30-11:00AM Signing
Book Expo of America
HarperCollins Booth Table 15
11:20AM Podcast
Booth 4558
LA Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA

MONDAY, JUNE 2 — BEVERLY HILLS
6:00PM Dinner
7:30PM Reading & Signing
SPOKEN INTERLUDES
with Mark Sarvas, Michael Kearns, & Marisa Silver
for info, please visit www.spokeninterludes.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 3 — LOS ANGELES
7:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS BOOKS
1360 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 — LA CANADA
7:30PM Reading & Signing
FLINT RIDGE BOOKSTORE & COFFEEHOUSE
964 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada, CA 91011

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 — PASADENA
7:00PM Reading & Signing
VROMAN'S BOOKSTORE
695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 -- LAFAYETTE
2:00PM Reading & Signing
UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
710 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503
for more info, please contact mtullos@louisiana.edu

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 — BATON ROUGE
4:00PM Reading & Signing
COTTONWOOD BOOKS @ THE BATON ROUGE GALLERY
1442 City Park Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 07080

MONDAY, JUNE 9 — LAKE CHARLES
12:00PM-2:00PM Signing
Books-A-Million
2934 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 — NEW ORLEANS
5:00PM Reading & Signing
GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP
2727 Prytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 — BATON ROUGE
7:00PM Reading & Signing
Barnes & Noble
Corporate Woods
2590 CitiPlace Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 — JACKSON, MS
5:00PM Reading & Signing
LEMURIA
202 Banner Hall, 4465 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39206

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 — MONROE, LA
5:00PM Reading & Signing
Windows A Bookshop
609 Park Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 — NATCHEZ, MS
1:00PM Reading & Signing
Turning Pages Books & More
520 Franklin Street
Natchez, MS 39120

MONDAY, JUNE 16 — MEMPHIS
7:00PM Reading & Signing
Davis Kidd
397 Perkins Road Extension
Memphis, TN 38117

JUNE 19 — HARRISON, NY
6:00PM Reading & Signing
SPOKEN INTERLUDES
With Kathryn Harrison, Mark Doty, & David Rabe
for more info, please visit www.spokeninterludes.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 22 — IRVINGTON
2:00PM Reading & Signing
IRVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
12 South Astor St.
Irvington, NY 10533

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 — NEW YORK
6:00PM Reading & Signing
THE ALLEN GALLERY
547 West 27th Street, 5th floor. (btw 10th & 11th aves)
New York, NY

SATURDAY, JULY 12 — COMMACK, NY
2:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS
68 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack, NY 11725

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH – BRONXVILLE, NY
11:00-1:00 Signing
Womrath's
76 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708

SATURDAY, JULY 19th – MT. KISCO, NY
2:00-4:00 Signing
Borders
162 Main Street
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 — SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY
7:30PM Reading & Signing with Susan Breen and Jamie Malanowski
THE HUDSON VALLEY WRITERS' CENTER
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

FRIDAY, JULY 25 — NEWBURYPORT, MA
6:30PM Reading & Signing
with my cousin André Dubus

JABBERWOCKY BOOKS
50 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

SATURDAY, JULY 26 — BOSTON, MA
2:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS
255 Grossman Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781.356.5111

MONDAY, JULY 28 — NEW CANAAN, CT
7:30PM Reading & Signing
Elm Street Books at
The New Canaan Library

151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
2:00PM Reading & Signing
BORDERS BOOKS
395 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
And check out the Ballston Spa Film Festival
For a panel DeLauné will be speaking on

SUMMER & FALL, 2008 — NEW JERSEY
Reading & Signing
Cliffside Park Library
and
New Milford Library
and other areas
Check back for more info


FEBRUARY, 2009 — ALBANY, NY
Reading & Signing
SUNY, ALBANY
Check back for more info


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 — UTICA, NY
12:00PM Reading & Signing
UTICA COLLEGE
Visiting writers series
Check back for more info

APRIL, 2009 - TUCSON, AZ

Tucson Festival of Books
please check back for more info


For the Blog tour, and other info, please visit www.delaunemichel.com



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Comments: 158

JoAnne D. May 18, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
Wow, you certainly have a busy shedule. Congratulations on the new book.
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Barbara B. May 18, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
Delaune you certainly have quite the schedule going on!!
Good luck with your book young lady.
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Barbara B. May 18, 2008, 11:49pm EDT
I wish to thank you for commenting on my new series
Life On The Reservation, much appreciated.
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Delaune Michel May 18, 2008, 11:51pm EDT
it will be busy, but as long as I have the days to play with my sons, I'm fine!
and I love your work, Barbara. thanks for writing it!
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jessie voigts May 19, 2008, 12:00am EDT
good luck! such fun - and a fulfillment of your own dream, i am sure. if you post this to my group, bookwomen, i'll be happy to feature it!
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♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. May 19, 2008, 12:02am EDT
Good luck to ya!!
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Glome . . . May 19, 2008, 12:06am EDT
Sleepy Hollow? Surely if you can go some place called Sleepy Hollow you could come to Kansas City!! :)
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t b. May 19, 2008, 12:07am EDT
The Safety of Secrets sounds like a wonderful book!
Have a great summer touring and safe home Delaune.

(one more thing)
Did I read in one of your articles that you knew the poet, Stan Rice?
I meant to mention it when I commented but forgot to.
What a wonderful experience that must have been.
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Vikki M. May 19, 2008, 12:07am EDT
Grr! Can I ask why all authors seem to avoid the northern reaches of New Jersey? haha. ;-) I guess I just picked the wrong place to live if I ever want to attend a book signing!
Good luck!
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lynn a. May 19, 2008, 12:08am EDT
So glad you posted your schedule. Thanks.
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Jennifer Kirkpatrick May 19, 2008, 12:10am EDT
Braintree is closer than Boston...I will check out what we discussed a few weeks ago, Delaune. Keep in touch! I will, too.
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April H. May 19, 2008, 12:12am EDT
I agree with Vicki, not many authors come to NJ. I don't think I can get to Sleepy Hollow NY but will see what the hubby says. Your schedule does look pretty busy. I am glad though that you have time for your sons.
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Elsie Duggan May 19, 2008, 12:16am EDT
Congratulations on your book tour, it looks like you have a busy schedule, and while there are a few places listed in NY, they are quite a distance from me, or I would be th ere with bells on, Best wishes on a lot of success.
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Marilyn M. May 19, 2008, 12:22am EDT
You will be busy. Don't see Cincinnati on your tour schedule.
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Kathryn E. May 19, 2008, 12:27am EDT
Don't get too worn out by that awesome tour schedule, Delaune. Quite a schedule you have going. Your cousin is Andre Dubus? Wow. You have three in Mass., I notice...That is excellent. Braintree is not all THAT far from me. Well, they are all sort of far but Braintree is about half an hour.
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Paul Allen Leoncini May 19, 2008, 12:38am EDT
Wish you were coming to San Diego . . . Good luck with your Tour, Delaune. I'll look for your book . . .
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Mickey M. May 19, 2008, 12:43am EDT
That is so great, good luck and congrats.
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Connie C. May 19, 2008, 12:52am EDT
You are a busy gal. You won't be anywhere near me or I would come see you.
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Connie C. May 19, 2008, 12:53am EDT
I will post a link to this article in the Tuesday edition of Today On Gather. Good luck with your book tour
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Donna Hammett-Tooker May 19, 2008, 12:59am EDT
Well, not close enough for me to drop by but I am glad to see your tour is cross-country even if you did miss us here in the DC Metro area. Good luck and do some strength exercises for your hand so the signings won't give you carpel tunnel.
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Karen W. May 19, 2008, 1:18am EDT
Congratulations on the launching of your book. You certainly are booked up so to say! Have a great book signing.
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Carlie L. May 19, 2008, 2:01am EDT
Woah! Girl, you are keeping busy this summer. Congratulations on the second book, and the tour. I'm sad to say there's no date listed near Norman, OK. Normally, I'd say "But maybe I'll be traveling on business and get to stop by" however, this time of year that would mean there's imminent tornado potential wherever you are, and I don't think we want that. LOL
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Carol Lloyd May 19, 2008, 2:13am EDT
thats a lot of frequent flyer miles lol
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Lawrence U. May 19, 2008, 2:48am EDT
Cool! Wishing you all the best and good luck with your new book!!
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Granny Janny H. May 19, 2008, 2:58am EDT
Why not California? Congrats on your success!
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Danielle P. May 19, 2008, 5:59am EDT
That is so cool!! Congratulations.
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Suze P. May 19, 2008, 6:28am EDT
you won't be anywhere near me :O(
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Doug M. May 19, 2008, 7:08am EDT
Delaune,

Congratulations on the release of your new book. I will try to make your reading in Chelsea. Enjoy!
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Margay R. May 19, 2008, 7:23am EDT
Congratulations, Delaune! Good luck on your tour.
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Sharon C. May 19, 2008, 7:41am EDT
No where near me. Congrats and good luck
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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. May 19, 2008, 7:55am EDT
Congrats.. You are a busy lady.
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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. May 19, 2008, 8:23am EDT
Congratulations on the launch of your new book!! It sounds awesome and will definitely be picking it up this week!

I sure wish you were coming to Texas as it looks like you skipped right over us! ;(
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Aunt Boni H. May 19, 2008, 8:26am EDT
Wow, that is some tour! (Maybe I should say "WHEW!" and not "WOW"!) I turned on my computer a few moments ago, the calendar popped up and there it was, the first reminder to watch for "The Safety of Secrets" at Borders.

It's in the stars, dear Gather Friend, you're going to have a wonderful and successful tour! (You don't get anywhere near my city on the tour, too bad.) Many good wishes and congratulations!
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DIANE D. May 19, 2008, 8:27am EDT
This is wonderful! Good Luck
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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. May 19, 2008, 8:29am EDT
Congratulations. You certainly will be busy with this schedule. I don't see any near me :( Hope you have a great time during the tour.
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Sandy M. May 19, 2008, 8:57am EDT
congratulations. good luck with book sales and have fun at the signings. I didn`t see any book signings for my area though.
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Mary Ann S. May 19, 2008, 8:59am EDT
Good luck on your book.
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Nancy S. May 19, 2008, 9:23am EDT
You aren't coming to my area either but I can still get the book. Congradulations. I hope the signing goes well.
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David W. May 19, 2008, 9:47am EDT
This must be tiring, but I am sure ultimately rewarding. do you ever get to South Florida?
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Jennifer aka Jenn B. May 19, 2008, 9:55am EDT
Congradulations!
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A. F. Stewart May 19, 2008, 10:13am EDT
Congratulations on the book, and good luck with the tour. Wishing you lots of success.
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Rushmore J. May 19, 2008, 10:17am EDT
So I am going to make a suggestion to Tom (Mr Gather) that Gather get into the business of sponsoring regional writers signings and discussions. I'll try to catch you when you swing up north. Good luck Delaune.
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Jean E. May 19, 2008, 10:30am EDT
wishing you well in your travels - you arent going to be close to me unless I end up in Louisiana during one of your dates - will RSS this article to see if it coordinates with my travels - good luck on your tour! ~J
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Kitty Lone Hawk May 19, 2008, 10:38am EDT
Congrats on your book sounds very appealing, and you sure are busy touring....got excited when I saw "Lafayette" until I realized you meant LA....LOL....and not IN.
Rest up you're going to need it...at least I would...LOL.
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Ada D. May 19, 2008, 11:10am EDT
Best of luck with the new book and the tour. I'll look for the book at Amazon.com.
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Linda K. May 19, 2008, 11:35am EDT
Wow, look at this schedule! I was going to ask you about the West Coast, but I see you have your hands full in the East Coast!!! Good luck and may you meet some interesting people along the way!
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Vicky P. May 19, 2008, 11:41am EDT
Congrats
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Mariana T. May 19, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
Yo little spiritual sister of mine - I am sorry that I'm just getting here and sorrier than i won't be able to meet you either in California or Louisiana due to my own crazy schedule. I would love to see you in L.A. which is only a short hop from Santa barbara, however, I have dental appointments and last minute things to do before heading down to the bayous...however, you know that I'll catch up with you and will try to send folks to represent me in both states. I do appreciate this schedule and so glad that you posted it. All the best, Delaune' and keep in touch! Salud.
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Mariana T. May 19, 2008, 12:38pm EDT
I'm very proud of you! Salud.
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Ruth Luce May 19, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
Not the valley of the sun at all, let alone Arizona, I pout! Would have adored to meet you, certainly will look for your book on Amazon. Sounds a wonderful compliment to another Gatherite Author's books that I have acquired re: Hollywood Sinners! Seems never enough time to read them all, but cannot resist having them all! One heck of a grueling tour you are looking at, once upon a time I was a mother and I know how hard that has to be. So blessed you will get to spend time with them during, all my blessings and good karma to you my friend!
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amy s. May 19, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
I'll try to see what i can not do in meeting you in boston but i ain't making any promises
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Jerri H. May 19, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
Congrats Delaune~
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Rory M. May 19, 2008, 2:09pm EDT
Best of luck with the tour and the book sales.
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Amanda S. May 19, 2008, 2:29pm EDT
No where close to me. I'll look for your book all the same though. Sounds interesting.
Best travels!
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Sedickah Abderoef May 19, 2008, 2:58pm EDT
HI DELAUNE
WHAT ABOUT CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA?
CHEERS
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Paul Kurrey May 19, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
HEY!! Had to say it here your not going to be near D.C. ....congrats and good luck with the book sales!
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ISABEL Y. May 19, 2008, 5:04pm EDT
Good luck on your tour Delaune. Don't forget to get some rest in between. Have fun!
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F. Jeanette c. May 19, 2008, 5:31pm EDT
I would say you have quite a schedule to look forward to. I wish you all the best.

10 4 u
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René Allen May 19, 2008, 6:09pm EDT
DeLauné ~ Now you know this is just something to be praised! This is wonderful! Where's FLORIDA?! {laughing}. Wouldn't want you to be worn out. This is going to be a lot of fun. I know you will come back and give the report on all of these wonderful spots.

I'll give you my thoughts on your book as soon as I finish reading it. I'll pick it up as soon as it hits the store!

BIG HUGS ~
René
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Vivian A. May 19, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
Good luck. Wish you had an even on the west side in LA, I hate driving into the city. Have fun, looks like a good time.
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Sharon P. May 19, 2008, 6:13pm EDT
Hope you have some time to see some of those places. If you come to Olympia, Wa.
I would love to meet you.
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La g. May 19, 2008, 7:03pm EDT
Wow! You're super busy, good luck with your book tour...
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Marge H. May 19, 2008, 7:16pm EDT
Congratulations! I can't wait to read it. Hope you can manage to find some time to enjoy all of those cities in between book signings. :)
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. May 19, 2008, 8:58pm EDT
Delaune!

This is fabulous news. Congratulations to you!

I bookmarked your website, because I wanted to be sure to find the book whenever I wanted it -- like maybe your own book signing event at Borders, San Francisco.

But no tour in San Francisco!!!? Statistically speaking, we have a high level of readership, highly educated population, and that surprises me; I'm sure the schedule shall be modified as time goes on, plus Gather might even get John Philipp to host some events for you there.

(See how hard I'm trying to sell the idea. I would just really love to meet you at a book signing event.)

Again, congratulations to you. What a lovely thing to happen to one of the loveliest personas on Gather.
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CyberGwen ! May 19, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
Wow, you are going to be a busy woman!

I would love to go and meet you, but I am a bit far from anyplace on your schedule. Bummer!

I wish you luck and great turn outs!
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Billie H. May 19, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
I hope you make it to the south one day,I will be buying your book.
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Cheri Cabot May 19, 2008, 10:40pm EDT
Hey DeLaune! I'll see you at Vroman's for coffee at 6, if it works out for you!
So looking forward to meeting you and your husband.

Hope everybody at your house is now healthy!
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Kathryn E. May 19, 2008, 11:38pm EDT
I have sent myself an email with the correct date in Braintree. Hope to see you there.
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Pat Bertram May 19, 2008, 11:40pm EDT
I'm sorry you don't stop anywhere near where I live. Maybe next tour! Good luck.
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jessie voigts May 19, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
girlfriend! featured, in bookwomen! good luck. :)
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Sherrie H. May 20, 2008, 12:26am EDT
Congratulations! How very exciting!
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Delaune Michel May 20, 2008, 1:09am EDT
Y'all, I am just overwhelmed with all this support and kindness. How did I get so lucky to be on gather?! I have found the most amazing people here. And I am just so deeply thrilled and touched that I will actually be able to meet some of you in person on the tour. Should we have a secret handshake? kidding! but really, I feel like we share something so special, I would never have understood until I joined y'all. thank you for letting me into your heart and lives. You bless me with your gifts every day.
xo
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Connie C. May 20, 2008, 2:19am EDT
I put a blurb in the Monday Edition of Today On Gather for your tour. I hope it helps.
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Wanda H. May 20, 2008, 2:30am EDT
Wowie! You will be hotfootin' it everywhere. Remember to take a minute now and again for yourself. Good luck on this trip. I will be getting your book for sure and I would love to post a review, if that's ok.
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Wanda H. May 20, 2008, 2:43am EDT
I surely wish you were coming anywhere near me here on the northern coast of California. Maybe another tour?

Just wanted to add that I really admire your talent and your down-to-earth attitude that I see. You make us all proud.
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d g. May 20, 2008, 10:57am EDT
You might want to check the price of your book on www.half.com! They show two copies at $132.01 a bargain at $119.36!

If you add a few more states, you could run for president!
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Lucky Stars May 20, 2008, 12:25pm EDT
No where even close to me. :-(
Congrats on your book and best of luck with your tour, Delaune!
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Stephen Prosapio May 20, 2008, 1:17pm EDT
LA, LA, LA, LA...and no San Diego?

booooooooooooo

We're the 6th largest city in America ya know...not a suberb of LA.
:-(
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Sheila Deeth May 20, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
Sounds quite a schedule! I'll try to make it in Beaverton - have put it on my calendar.
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carolyn b. May 20, 2008, 3:16pm EDT
You are busy, congrats on your book tour.
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April H. May 20, 2008, 8:04pm EDT
How wonderful! Looks like a busy tour.
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Marie J. R. May 20, 2008, 10:13pm EDT
God has Blessed you big time my dear,,, be safe and enjoy,,, wish I could be there,,,
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Member Photog May 20, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
hi there, gurL....thanks for email and hope you n' kiddos are feeling better by now...

yes, maybe you will be booked for Seattle at some pt. so we can meet....wishing you a successful tour.....the stylist in me wants to see you wear turquoise,or something other than darker somber tones....hey, it is Springtime and i just know a more colorful palette would be flattering to you ;>

congrats for book no. 2 !

hugz,gayle
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Jessica Austin May 20, 2008, 11:03pm EDT
Congratulations on the tour! If you were coming to Michigan I'd come to see you! Maybe next tour.
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Connie C. May 21, 2008, 5:27pm EDT
I just received your book today. Can't wait to start it. I will post a review of it when I am finished. :)
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Mariana T. May 21, 2008, 7:40pm EDT
Delaune' sistah - this wonderful article and schedule has been featured in Mariana's Luziana at luziana.gather.com. I wish you all the best and will be sending folks in my place to represent me. code word - Friend of Mariana Titus. much love, light, laughter and crawfish. Salud.
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James R. May 21, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
Wow! Impressive book tour. I'll see if I can check out the Braintree stop. The book itself also sounds very interesting.
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Valerie P. May 21, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
So glad your kicking off here in Beaverton, OR! Will be there!
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Delaune Michel May 21, 2008, 11:50pm EDT
Y'all are just amazing! I feel so grateful that I'll get to see you on the road. It will absolutely be the highlight of the trip for me. I am carrying all this kind, warm support with me. It means the world to me that y'all are walking this with me. I couldn't have a better community if I dreamed it. Thank you. I feel so humbled by your kindness.
xo to all
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Anita R. May 22, 2008, 5:04am EDT
June 5, Pasadena, CA - I'll see you (and your book) there. Congratulations Delaune - this will be my first Gather book signing event!!! -- I'll pick up your book while there. See you June 5th!
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d g. May 22, 2008, 8:42am EDT
I remember meeting Beryl Siingleton Bissell on Gather and watching her trek towards, through and beyond her first book. I was wonderful to read and see the transformation in her and her writing.

I know you're going to enjoy yourself, and get worn out a lot. We're going to keep up with you too.

;-)
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Elizabeth D. May 22, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
how exciting that you are coming to Boston and Andre Dubas is your cousin!!!
I'm so jealous :)

Best of luck with the tour...
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d g. May 22, 2008, 12:44pm EDT
Oh, but this is book number 5 right? You know what you're doing. It will still be fun to watch!
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Stephanie, proud Maw-Maw to my 2 granddaughters, G May 22, 2008, 3:06pm EDT
Thanks for sending me a connection invitation. I just love Mariana, the first place I met Mariana was at her book signing at the Southland Mall in Houma. I see you have several La dates in early june I hope to make. I drive trucks so ya never know where ya gonna see me at next.
I have a new granddaughter due 6/22 but I don't think she plans on waiting that long, so alot of what I do will be decided upon by that child's actions.
Once again, welcome to Gather, hope to do more chatting.
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amy s. May 22, 2008, 7:12pm EDT
Thanks for writing a masterpiece. Thanks for the great information this article imparted unto me. Thanks. Have a great Memorial Day ! !
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anna vee May 22, 2008, 7:16pm EDT
Wishing you well.....
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MaryBeth W. May 22, 2008, 8:42pm EDT
Wishing you good luck!
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Chasity S. May 22, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
Congratulations!! I can't wait to read it!