Posted by Deborah Samuel Holman, Author of Nothing Really Bad Will Happen and the upcoming children’s version inspired by it NOTE: This post also appears on my family history and author blogs—because it touches all three worlds. When I began adapting my adult novel Nothing Really Bad Will Happen into a version for my 6-year-old … Continue reading When AI Crosses a Line: A Lesson from a Steerage Scene That Looked All Too Familiar
Category: Publicity
Celebrating a Special Recognition for “Nothing Really Bad Will Happen”
I just received the Winter issue of CT Genealogy News, the quarterly publication of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists (CSG). I knew it would feature an article about my being the 2024 recipient of the Richard G. Tomlinson Literary Award for my novel, Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, but I wasn’t expecting such a glowing … Continue reading Celebrating a Special Recognition for “Nothing Really Bad Will Happen”
I Didn’t Really Think This Through…
"Unintended Consequences"Outcomes or effects of actions or decisions that are not anticipated or intended by those who initiated them. These consequences may be positive, negative, or neutral and can occur in various contexts, such as social policies, technological advancements, or personal choices. They often emerge as a result of complex interactions within systems, and they … Continue reading I Didn’t Really Think This Through…
My First Author Talk!
Wednesday night, despite some nasty weather, the gallery room at the Woodbury Library filled with folks who braved the elements to hear me speak about my recently released novel, Nothing Really Bad Will Happen. I was worried, as friends texted throughout the day to inform me that the impending Nor'easter would prevent them from attending. … Continue reading My First Author Talk!
March 12 is the Big Day!
In less than one week, my book will go live on Amazon! The eBook is available now for preorder, but it won’t be downloaded to your device until March 12, the official date of publication. I want to remind everyone that this blog also serves as a companion to the book. You can navigate through … Continue reading March 12 is the Big Day!
Would You Read This Book?
The newest version of the front cover. I am getting closer to publication! Since my last post, I completed the formatting for the entire book and worked through the printed proof copy to identify any errors. While waiting for the proof copy to arrive, I worked on the book description that will be placed on … Continue reading Would You Read This Book?
My Interview on “Woodbury Writes”
Recently, I participated in a new podcast sponsored by our local library in Woodbury, CT. Sandy Carlson, Woodbury's Poet Laureate, did a wonderful job making me feel comfortable during my very first podcast! You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the image below. Once you are on Sandy’s page, scroll down. I am … Continue reading My Interview on “Woodbury Writes”
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