In our family Christmas starts early, sometimes as early as January, but always before woolen sweaters are pulled from drawers. We buy gifts to tuck away in closets, sew stockings, embroider names and create clever little plots to send some poor unsuspecting guest on a treasure hunt for his or her present. On more than [...]
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THE INTERVIEW…
Pat Bertram, another Goodreads Author and Facebook friend, invited me or one of my characters to do an interview on her blog–I was kind of busy that day, so Ethan Allen Doyle, the boy from SPARE CHANGE, took over and did the interview. Honestly, the things that boy will say…. It’s a fun look into [...]
PRESIDENT’S BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL
Reprinted from Bent Pine Publishing Sarasota, Saturday, November 5, 2011: At the Florida Publishers Conference, Chris Angerman, President of the Association announced that Bette Lee Crosby’s novel “Cracks in the Sidewalk” was the winner of the 2011 President’s Book Award for Adult Fiction. She was presented with an award certificate and Gold Medal commemorating the [...]
Happy to say….
I am so happy to say that I am now a Goodreads Author – with my own Author page and all the bells and whistles that go along with it! Of course, I don’t know how to use all those bells and whistles, but hopefully I’ll learn. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet and share [...]
CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALK – A Finalist!
Delightfully exciting news – just got the word today, Cracks in the Sidewalk is a finalist in the Florida Publisher’s 2011 President’s Book Awards. The winner will be announced at an awards banquet in Sarasota on November 5th. I’m especially honored because the book is entered in the Adult Fiction Category, which includes mysteries and [...]
At The Vero Beach Yacht Club…
Following is the latest press release on my speaking engagements…the release tells what I spoke about, but the real joy in this speaking engagement was the wonderful people I had the chance to meet and an unforgetable luncheon. A special shout-out to Helga McCahan for her delightful company and hospitality. Three-timeaward-winning Author, Bette Lee Crosby [...]
Stuart GFWC welcomes Bette Lee Crosby
November 18, 2010 Woman’s Club of Stuart Salute Our Veterans Month! STUART, FL – On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 11:30a, the Women’s Club of Stuart (established in 1913, District 10) held their monthly luncheon and business meeting that featured guest speaker and award-winning author, Bette Lee Crosby. Crosby presented excerpts from her moving fictional tale, [...]
IN THE NEWS …A VISIT WITH THE PORT ST. LUCIE GFWC WOMEN
I was honored to speak at the September meeting of the Port Saint Lucie Women’s Club, a group that is part of the International GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs.) The luncheon meeting was held at the Holiday Inn on Federal Highway. In addition to a wonderful lunch, these lovely ladies listened to my stories of family [...]
Another Award-winning Novel
Okay, if we’re going to talk books, you know I’ll mention my award winning novels first off…but hang in there, because after I introduce you to my work, I’ll be telling you about some of the other wonderful books that I’ve been reading – Yep, writers do find time to read, actually we make time, [...]
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BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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IT’S A DOG’S LIFE…by Katie
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