Dear Readers…

Dear Readers,

 

Happy April!  I hope this note finds you well.  My windows are open to the sounds of birds flying north, and I am so ready to kick off my shoes and take a long walk on the beach.  My new novel, The Silver Boat, comes out on April 5, and I’m really excited to be telling you about it.

It’s about three sisters who reunite for the first time since their mother’s death.  They gather on Martha’s Vineyard, at their beloved childhood home, each of them facing big decisions.  I write about the sisters’ relationships, their complicated love, and a family secret that will send them to Ireland in search of their father.

http://luannerice.net/2011/02/the-silver-boat/

I would love if you visited my website for news, stories, blog posts, or just to say hello.

 

You’ll find The Silver Boat at your local bookseller…and it is available for pre-order now:

 

Barnes and Noble:   http://bit.ly/fhsnqr

 

Amazon.com:   http://amzn.to/fvPKRP

 

Indiebound: http://bit.ly/gqYt6j

 

I’m very thankful for all your support, and send wishes for a wonderful spring to you and your family.

 

Love,

Luanne

PS. That’s Maisie, my youngest cat, proofreading the letter.

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  • Debbie Johnson

    Thank you so much for all your wonderful writing!

  • Miki Payne Hempleman

    So excited to read the latest! Working through ALL your novels, have two now I am reading… love your books and writing style.

  • Wendy Wagner

    I can’t wait to read this book.

  • Korinn Paul

    Love your writing! Keep up the good work!

  • Paula Lee

    You are such a wonderful story teller and so very generous. Thank you for everything you do!!

  • Elaine Deming

    Martha’s Vineyard is a favorite of mine. No walks on the beach yet here in chilly New Jersey! Can’t wait to read The Silver Boat.

  • Angela

    Would love to be at the beach now…reading your book.

  • Karen Galvin

    As one of three sisters, who grew up going to our mother’s beach house every summer, I can’t wait to read this book!

  • Carolyn DeVries

    Can’t wait untl Tuesday to get my copy of The Silver Boat. I know it’s going to be a great book! I have enjoyed all of your books and look forward to another one.

  • Paula

    LOve all your books!!

  • Sandy Moody Gather

    Can hardly wait to see “The Silver Boat” Love all your books!!

  • Karen (Kaz)

    Thank you to you, Luanne, as well as Maisie helping you edit!
    I have enjoyed each of your novels and I am sure I will continue to do so. Your novels are easy to connect to.
    Keep writing, keep telling stories, keep kicking arse. ;)

  • MaryEllen Johnston

    Love your writing and so enjoy the stories you tell. Cannot wait for the release of Silver Boat on Tuesday. Keep up the wonderful work.

  • http://Facebook Kathy Miler

    I love your books and how you always tell a meaningful story!

  • http://lilacacres.wordpress.com Pam

    Hi Luanne,

    It looks like spring here finally……the lilac trees are working on leafing out. I swear I can detect their delicate fragrance in the air. Anticipating the new book :) can’t wait to read The Silver Boat!

    Pam
    where the snow in the high mountains is melting quickly and the seasonal creek is running!

  • Desiree Feese

    I have read all your books except one, which i am about to start~ Secrets of Paris! I love them all and so excited to hear of another one coming in a few days! Best Wishes! :)

  • judy gonnelli pascarello

    Luanne, I want to thank you sharing your wonderful stories with the world and to let you know that you truly make people smile. I look forward to reading your letters and blogs on your website and on fb. Wishing you the best with your latest novel The Silver Boat. I can’t wait to read it. Regards Judy

  • Jackie Witzki

    Eagerly awaiting to read your new book!

  • Barbara Harvey

    Love all your books – have a lot of them in my own personal library and have re-read many. Really looking forward to reading “The Silver Boat”.

  • Mary Ingalls

    Can’t wait for this next adventure. Having grown up in CT, we always looked forward to summer vacations at North Truro, Cape Cod and those long walks on the beach and at low tide on the sandbars.

  • Jackie Preas

    I’m looking forward to adding “The Silver Boat” to my collection.

  • http://www.myartfullife.wordpress.com Lisa

    Hello Luanne,
    I am looking forward to another Luanne-Rice-getaway with the arrival of “The Silver Boat.” When my parents separated in 1962, my mother moved her four young children (including a newborn!) to Nantucket Island, where her sister was living. I love the beachy elements in your stories and am sure to find familiar comfort in “The Silver Boat.”

  • Tiffany

    Sounds like another good one. :)

  • http://www.RebeccaThein.com Rebecca Thein

    I’ve already pre-ordered my book, but would love a signed copy. It will be a wonderful addition to complete my Luanne Rice Library. I’m going through Luanne novel withdrawals, so this book is greatly needed to satisfy my reading needs.
    Happy Reading
    Rebecca

  • Judie McCann

    I am eagerly awaiting the debut of “Silver Boat” on Monday. I love all of your people and family stories.

  • Eileen Mackinnon

    I bought my copy today!!!! So, I would really love to win a copy for my sister as a Mother’s Day gift.

  • Phyllis Banks

    Love your books can’t wait to get the newest.

  • Stacy Stewart

    Your books touch my heart and soul! I have recommended your books to so many people! I am hoping to see you at the L.A. Times Festival of Books this year…but torn, as I have a hard time supporting the L.A. Times after what they did to my fellow teachers!

  • Jane R

    I love all of your books – looking forward to the newest one !!

  • rhonda

    Can`t wait to read your new book!!

  • Jo Ann Cella

    can’t wait to read this book

  • Laura

    Thank you for the beautiful reading- each of your stories has touched my heart! I am looking forward to “The Silver Boat” very much!

  • Debbie M

    Sounds like another winner to me!!!
    Your books give readers a chance to escape into a world.
    That is truly a blessing to so many people.

  • Karla Chase

    I’m really looking forward to this book. My sister and I are on the outs right now. It breaks my heart but hopefully I will be able to take something from your book that I can use in our situation. I love your writings. Thank you for the gift of losing myself in your characters!

  • Patricia Schultz

    Love your books!! Looking forward to this one, can’t wait to read it…… Would love to have a signed copy, it would hold a special place on my bookshelf……

  • Renata

    Thank you for the giveaway of your newest bestseller! I can’t wait to read it! ;)

  • http://web.mac.com/sandrakhorn/sandrakhorn/Welcome.html Sandra Kucinich-Horn

    I was already at Barnes and Nobles today. I thought it was releasing today. I buy your books and donate them to our school library so that others can also enjoy them. Plus they are there for me to reread them!

  • Tina Libberton

    Enjoy your books. Always look forward to a new one to read.

  • http://www.embracepositivepassion.com Georgiana

    Your writings are very inspiring and endearing to me. Looking forward to your next story! :)

  • Terri

    Would absolutely LOVE to have a signed copy and have pre-ordered, too!

  • http://fACEBOOK Suzanne Wolf

    I enjoy reading your novels so much!! They are so wonderful, meaningful and provide a great escape from my everyday happenings. Please continue to write for a long, long time.

  • Marlene Frazier

    I love all your books and cannot wait to read this one…thanks for all the pleasure your books give me!

  • http://yahoomail Julia Vallati

    The Silver boat will arrive on my Kindle April 5Th, this month is my favorite month, my birthday is the 23RD and
    and spring is here and also going to a book signing for my favorite Author

  • Karima

    I love all your books and Silver Boat sounds great

  • Sharlyn Ricks

    Can’t wait for the new book. Counting the days. I even dreamewd about the other night!!!

  • kelly lusk

    can’t wait to read silver boat, to get swept away into the story, and it would be an awesome birthday(april 8th) gift from my favorite author.

    This is a great spring read, most definitely

  • Janey

    Pick me please…..:<)

  • Nancy W.

    I am so excited at the chance to have another chance to win!!!

  • Tracy Wellard

    Love the beach… I imagine I would love your book too!

  • Marianne

    Being raised in a big family, I always love and can identify with your family relationships and dynamics. I have three sisters and am eagerly awaiting reading about your sisters in the newest book ~ The Silver Boat. Hope I win the signed copy :)

  • melissa sebio

    My sister was reading one of your books when she passed away and since then I eventually finished the book she was reading and have continued to read all your books because the are always very enjoyable and in someway I when reading you
    I feel as though i am close again to my sister,so I just want to say…thanks for that.

  • Natascha

    Dear Luanne,

    I can’t wait to read your new novel. I am living in the Netherlands, but when reading your books I can imagine being with the persons you write about. You wrote that the Silver Boat is about three sisters who reunite after their mothers death. Fortunately I still have my lovely mom. But two years ago I lost a friend who was murdered by her father, together with her brother and mum and the first time that I and her other friends reunited, it was difficult as well as beautiful. And I hope to find in your book a way to deal with this. As your writing has helped me before to overcome difficult and hard times…Thank you so much for your books!

  • http://Facebook Berniece Atkinson

    With your writing abilities, I can’t wait to read about two of my favorite places–Martha’s Vineyard and Ireland!

  • Susan Gorman

    Am looking forward to the Silver Boat. I enjoy your stories about sisters and their often complicated relationships.

  • Sarah

    I am looking forward to reading your new book

  • Cathy King

    Can’t wait for the book signing in Madison. Dinner at the Fish Tale and a walk on the beach then onto the book signing. What a nice day!!!

  • Christina Parker

    I cannot wait for this book, I have loved them all.

  • michele c’melo

    i am excited about your book and i cannot wait to read it!

  • http://rotunda1951@hotmail.com louann buckenheimer

    I love your books. I have three sisters and two friends who are like sisters and your writings are so insightful and thoughtful. Thank you.

  • Lynn Campbell

    Can’t wait to read this book..I love all your books.

  • Ronda

    /cant wait to read your book

  • Jana Harver

    I am really looking forward to reading your new book. My sister and I are very close and have gotten closer since our mom’s death. One of my favorite places on earth is Martha’s Vineyard, so I know I will really enjoy the book.

  • http://facebook Janet Krueger

    I would just keel over in a dead faint if I could win your new book!!! I have become SUCH a big fan in the past few years – you are awesome!!!!!!!

  • Julie Gonzalez

    Can’t wait to read The Silver Boat I believe it will be great II have enjoy every one of your books that I have read.

  • Beth Thompson

    love your books, they are a staple in my library!!!!

  • Nina Priddy

    It sounds so good, I would love to win!!! wanting to read this one already!

  • Jo Ann Preen

    I have three sisters, two in PA and one in MA. I moved to MA in 2001 after I lost my husband and son to help my sister with my mom. I started reading your books about six months ago and can’t get enough. Please keep them coming. God Bless.

  • EV BEDARD

    Can’t wait for the new book to be available–it has been a long winter here in the Northeast & reading “heartwarming” books over the winter months kept us from “heart freeze”, too. Spring is a great sign of new beginnings & reading about 3 sisters starting anew in their relationships sounds great. My sister & I haven’t kept in touch much since my mom died during springtime (7 yrs ago)–just the thought of this theme, makes me want to call her & plan a visit out of state to see her & her family. Peace, Ev

  • Laurie Nightengale

    I love to read…being curled up in a favorite chair, reading a book and getting lost in the story is the best. I always HATE for the story to end!

  • Deb Hobaugh

    I can’t imagine a world without Luanne Rice’s novels.

  • Linda Kuzminczuk

    Would love an opportunity to win a copy of your book – sounds like a wonderful family memories story.

  • Carolyn Jocks

    Can’t wait for this one. Hooked on Luanne Rice!!

  • Corinne Bridges

    I LOVE all things in family, heritage & tradition…and buying the latest release of Luanne’s has been one of MY traditions for about seven years!! :)

  • http://jrobertsmenswear.com Marilyn Schoberg

    Can’t wait for the new book!

  • Wanda Zerangue

    I’ve never read one of your books yet so I am looking forward to trying this one. It sounds interesting!

  • Cathy Rogers

    Would love to be taking a walk on the beach, living in Central Missouri well that’s just not possible so i will take a walk out by the pond! lol.. lookin forward to your book, would love to be the one to win the last giveaway!!!!! :) :) :)

  • Jenee’ Mohler

    I have three grown daughters in their 20′s, so your books that deal with sisterhood always strike a chord with me. I have always told them growing up that friends will come and go throughout your life, but a sister is a friend forever! Maybe I feel so strongly about that because I always yearned for a sister to share everything with. I’m so excited to read Silver Boat!

  • Renee

    Just a few more days until we can read The Silver Boat! I can’t wait!!

  • gina

    As always looking forward to the new book and where, what and when my adventure begins!!!

  • Kay Worrell

    Looking forward to “the Silver Boat”. My sisters and I have lost both our parents and are having relationship problems. Hope your new book will give us some much needed insight! Would love to win!
    Kay

  • jen

    Don’t know what to say other than I CAN’T WAIT!!!!

  • Linda Linares

    Having never read your books, I look forward to winning one. I have bought some others just waiting to start reading them. Good luck to me!!!!

  • Tina

    Luanne–
    I’m so excited that this book comes out this Tuesday!!!! I feel like it’s been forever. I can’t wait to begin reading on Tuesday after I complete my own writing session. Will you be able to tell us what your next book is about?

    thanks,
    tina

  • Joan Gessay

    I always look foreward to anything new by you Luanne! Can’t wait to read this one!!!!

  • Snow Jacobson

    Hi Louanne! I have yet to discover your books. From all the comments, I believe I am going to become a quick fan of yours. I look forward to your “sisters” story. What a nice gesture to give away preview books. I wish you well at your book signings and future novels. Warmly, Snow

  • http://facebook Rosemary Duffin

    Cant wait to read your newest book! All the little hints you have given us on facebook have made all of us so interested in this story! Just hope I can get a good deal on the book since I am on a fixed income. Keep the good ones coming!

  • http://lav0069@aol.com Virginia Jackson

    Have enjoyed your books since you started writing. They give me a pleasant, relaxed interlude form my sometimes unhappy life and they always end happily!! Thank you and keep writing!!

  • Nancy Steen

    I love all the settings you choose for your books, but this one I shall love most of all. The vineyard is my special place. Thanks

  • Kathy Last

    Looking forward to another great read from you! I can’t wait.

  • DIANE PAPKE

    i just had knee surgery and will be laid up for a while a good book would help

  • Grace

    So looking forward to reading this book!!

  • Sheila

    Saw your information on Facebook. The Silver Boat sounds interesting. Looking foward to reading a new author.

  • Terri

    Hi Luanne
    I own every one of your books and can hardly wait for Silver Boat. When I am reading one of your books I am able to put everything else aside, and enter into the story so easily because of your gift for writing. When I finish one of your books, I usually go back and re-read another one of your books from my collection, and then I look forward to your next one. Thanks for sharing your gift!

  • Debbie Wise

    I love reading your books!!!! I am always on the lookout for books that I have missed because the local library doesn’t have them:( I am looking forward to reading Silver Boat.

  • Mam’mam

    I would love to win your new book and read it while recovering from recent surgery. I have several favorite authors, so maybe you’ll become my new “favorite” after I receive your new book! Sounds as if your book is going to be “heart”-warming; just what my doctor ordered before the next around of surgery.

  • Glenda Alexander

    Can’t help but hope to win Silver Boat, but I wish everyone luck. Thanks for the chance!

  • a

    I will admit that I haven’t read any of your novels, however, this looks like a great one to begin with.

  • Pat Deese

    Enjoy reading your books feel like I am visiting old friends with series. A book involving Ireland will be good as its involves my fave place on Earth

  • Toni

    I cannot wait to read your new book…..

  • kristie Benson

    Broke my arm, a good book sure would help.

  • http://Facebook Pat

    I have enjoyed so many of your books and I am looking forward to this one as well.

  • Jerriann Graff

    Thanks for the chance to win one of your books, either way I will read it…Sounds great

  • http://luannerice.net Kim Kerrigan

    Hi Luanne,

    I’m so excited that you have a new book coming out. I have all of your books and love everyone of them. Can’t wait to read The Silver Boat.

  • Doreen Weidenbaum

    can’t wait to read it. I have read all your books and always look forward to a new one.

  • Mona Bouchard

    I have been an avid reader of all your novels. However, it’s been awhile since I’ve taken the time to take in some of the newer ones that have come out. I think with the publishing of this new novel “The Silver Boat” it’s time I get back to getting a Luanne Rice fix. I can’t wait!!!!

  • Julie Keimig

    I’m not familiar with your work, but would be very excited to win “The Silver Boat” and get acquainted! Please pick me. :-)

  • Tanya Warthen

    I love FB – I didn’t know you had a new book coming out so soon. Guess I do now. :) Can’t wait to read it, and hope that it’s a ‘gift’.

    I loved Deep Blue Sea … Having been to Capri it made me want to go again, only with new eyes.

    I just picked up The Letters the other day – starting on that one tonight.

    Happy Spring

  • JJ Starke

    So excited and can’t wait for THE SILVER BOAT to be released. I have bought every one of your books for the last 12 years and usually enjoy each one a little more than the last! You have a wonderful sense of storytelling and your characters just come to life! I will be one of the first in line at my local Borders to purchase SILVER BOAT on Tuesday!

  • http://facebook Debra Meyer

    I have been reading your books for several years now!! I love love love them…any books about relationships I love but your are wonderful..keep writing and i will keep reading..anxious to read the Silver Boat…thanks so much!

  • Machel Penn Shull

    Luanne! April 5th finally arriveed. I am so excited for your new book and know it will be a huge success. Congrats on your book launching today! I always love visting your web site. Love your posts and it’s one of my pick-me-uppers through-out the day. (Just noticed you linked my name on the note on ‘book lovers’, which made my heart sing.) So lucky you have touched my life and spirit. You are truly a brilliant writer, but more than that a special human being that cares deeply for life. Have the best day ever. m

  • http://luannerice.com CONNIE MAGNINI

    Dear Luanne, I have just finished reading the
    Silver Boat. I had the pleasure of doing this over the weekend, which was also my birthday (Apr. 3)…what a pleasure it was! I can’t thank you enough. My family and I also had a great time celebrating the birthday on Long Beach Island, NJ. I could not have had a better combination . Thank you so very much for so many years of reading pleasure. I have read all of your books. My daughter has read many as well, but she has a full time job as a nurse/mgr. and also a young family to raise, so she does not have as much free time as I do. I work in a County Library in Pemberton, NJ , so I have access to all of your books. You have brought me many hours of peace and love through your novels. Thank you once again, and I look forward to your next novel. Warm Wishes, Connie

  • Kate Noland

    I cannot express what a special treat it is to have one of your books to read for the first time.  I have not found a one that did not hold my attention throughout.  It is difficult to put down one of your stories once I start.  I am truly a fan of your work.   I thank god for the talent youve been given.  I am about to begin “little night”.     kate noland