Today is the release date for the paperback of Patry Francis's
The Liar's Diary. Ms. Francis was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and has been unable to promote the book the way she'd like, so friends of hers came up with the idea to blog about her book on its release date to get the word out. They also decided to spread the word, have other people blog about the book.
Here's a
blog post with more details, and here's a description of the book from Powell's:
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Jeanne Crosss contented suburban life gets a jolt of energy from the arrival of Ali Mather, the stunning new music teacher at the local high school. With a magnetic personality and looks to match, Ali draws attention from all quarters, including Jeanne's husband and son. Nonetheless, Jeanne and Ali develop a deep friendship based on their mutual vulnerabilities and long-held secrets that Ali has been recording in her diary. The diary also holds a key to something darker: Alis suspicion that someone has been entering her house when she is not at home. Soon their friendship will be shattered by violence and Jeanne will find herself facing impossible choices in order to protect the people she loves.
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I wish Ms. Francis the best of luck.