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  • THE FOREST FOR THE TREES is about writing, publishing and what makes writers tick. This blog is dedicated to the self loathing that afflicts most writers. A community of like-minded malcontents gather here. I post less frequently now, but hopefully with as much vitriol. Please join in! Gluttons for punishment can scroll through the archives.

    If I’ve learned one thing about writers, it’s this: we really are all alone. Thanks for reading. Love, Betsy

You’re the One Thing I Can’t Get Enough Of

Please don’t tell anyone because I will deny it, but I am actually feeling happy and excited about the novel coming out next week. Thanks to everyone who is still hanging out the Lerner Home for Wayward Children and to everyone who has generously pre-ordered a copy. I found my voice here, and I’m really grateful to all of you letting me fly my freak flag for the last fifteen years.

Anyone interested in a virtual bookclub for Shred Sisters? Let me know in the comments and we’ll set it up.

22 Responses

  1. Just saw tonight that my copy is on its way! Would love to do book club.

  2. Just saw tonight that my copy is on its way! Would love to do book club. 
    (Sorry for the double post—forgot to log in.)

  3. Just pre-ordered and am interested in the bookclub…great idea!

  4. Yes please for the book club.

    anne436@gmail.com

  5. In Paris returning to NY Sunday. Ordered a copy so should be on my desk when I arrive. Would be interested to know more about the book club.

  6. Looking forward to seeing you at Judson Church with Patti Smith and Chloe Cooper Jones — Jax Peters Lowell

  7. congratulations! brava! mazel tov!

    i got my copy and am tearing through it.

    i’m definitely down for a bookclub.

    xo

  8. Yes Yes Yes! Book club please!

    Diane Melton

  9. Would love that! “Shred” arrives Tuesday!

    Phyllis Brotherton

  10. My copy arrives Wednesday! So excited, and yes please, count me in for the book club.

  11. Also looking forward to seeing you at Judson Church, and I’m interested in the book club. You’re one hell of an inspiration, Betsy.

  12. Sounds like a virtual gathering would be fun. I’d love to meet the rest of the “misfit toys” on the island.

  13. Are you kidding? I can’t think of anything cooler than participating in a book club with the brilliant author of the book we’re reading!

    I can feel your glow all the way down here in Georgia!

    My copy will arrive Tuesday as well!

  14. Can hardly wait. Given the buzz, I know I’ll be unable to put it down. I’m trying to finish up my current reads so I can dive in.

    I’m good with the book club thing too – depending on the time. Congratulations, Betsy!

  15. Congratulations on getting such a great review in the NY Times. I ordered the book as soon as I could after reading. I’d love to join a book club on it. Donna B.

  16. Congratulations on getting such a great review in the NY Times. I ordered the book as soon as I could after I read it.

    I’d love to join a book discussion. Donna B.

  17. Sign me up for a book club. Can’t wait to read it. Congratulations on such a great review in the NY Times. I ordered it as soon as I could after reading the review.

  18. I’m so happy for you. CJ from way back when on your blog.

  19. I am in for a book club and I’m going to order your book now! So many synchronicity it scares me

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