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I am very grateful for the outpouring of praise for my latest book my memoir about my life with Pat Conroy TELL ME A STORY. I’d like you all to know that I read everyone of them and the private messages. Until recently (about beginning of March 2020) I was on an extensive book tour where I tried to meet as many of you, my wonderful readers, as I could… Sadly, the world has taken a scary turn; my prayers are with all of you…
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wrote on October 31, 2019 at 5:57 pm:
Cassandra, what a gift you have given us in this book about your life with Pat. You two were so fortunate to have found each other. I only met him once, years ago with Doug Marlette at a Pat Conroy film festival in Durham, NC. At the head of the book signing line, he was just as you described, taking time with each person. I was on my way to Rome soon after that so I ask him if he had any hints for something most tourists do to experience... He told me to go to a church (with a name that now eludes me) and to go around behind the altar and take the steps down, down, down to the bottom—and there would be a surprise there for me. So, it was one of my first stops in Rome and amazingly, after taking the old, worn steps down, down, down, I found an ancient river there, flowing under the church! I felt so special. Proof he had that gift you describe for doing that. I wish you much happiness and contentment.
wrote on October 31, 2019 at 11:42 am:
I finished Tell Me a Story last night, and these words came out of my mouth: "Wow! What a book!" Thank you for sharing your memories, Sandra. Some were sorrowful, of course, but the slapstick comedy describing Pat's ride to the hospital with friend B.S. made me laugh out loud, several times. This book revealed the twinkle in Pat Conroy's eyes... again.
wrote on October 30, 2019 at 10:48 pm:
I loved reading your latest book, Tell Me A Story. I felt in love first with Pat's books. Beach Music first and then all the rest. I have lost count of the number of copies of Beach Music that I gave away with my bet they would love it as much as I did. Everyone always did. I then fell in love with the marshes, pluff mud, and the sound of beach music. We bought and decorated a Tybee Island Cottage for a second home for 6 years. I always credit Pat for giving me the courage to do such an out of character bold purchase. I too am an Ant. I loved it until Matthew and climate change starting making the Ant in me weary and sold it for a house slightly inland that is more hurricane worthy in Fort Myers. I will always have an ache in my heart when thinking about my cottage and the beach music of Tybee Island. I detoured on a recent trip back from my home town in Roanoke, Virginia to find and visit Pat's grave. This is not something I ever do. Not ever. But I regretted not attending his funeral. I had an over powering urge to go to his burial spot. I did and I let him know what he means still to me. I also made a promise to start writing again. I plan to act on that promise. When I have something worthy I will send you a copy. Best to you and your family Always,
Connie
Connie
wrote on January 10, 2019 at 8:06 pm:
It was a wonderful surprise and pleasure to meet you last
May at the SC Aquarium during Mary Alice Monroe’s book
launch event. I was tickled pink to recognize you and even
more amazed that I walked up to meet you. See, I was reading
Same Sweet Girls at the time, I noticed your purse first, SSG purse
and then I recognized you. Several years ago I was at FoxTale Books
in Woodstock GA. when Moonrise came out. I found a new author
and love your books. Saw that event on Pat’s page. Love his books as well.
As many have shared his voice set to pen and paper is missed.
I am looking forward to your next book. Like the teaser excerpt.
Hopefully you will do a tour.
May at the SC Aquarium during Mary Alice Monroe’s book
launch event. I was tickled pink to recognize you and even
more amazed that I walked up to meet you. See, I was reading
Same Sweet Girls at the time, I noticed your purse first, SSG purse
and then I recognized you. Several years ago I was at FoxTale Books
in Woodstock GA. when Moonrise came out. I found a new author
and love your books. Saw that event on Pat’s page. Love his books as well.
As many have shared his voice set to pen and paper is missed.
I am looking forward to your next book. Like the teaser excerpt.
Hopefully you will do a tour.