Beth knew the chances of selling her book were slim. Teddi overman is an artist with a special talent for finding antique treasures and restoring and transforming old furniture into works of art. The romance resolves predictably, yet the mystery leaves far too many loose threads. A southern novel of family and antiques from the bestselling author of the beloved saving ceecee honeycutt beth hoffmans bestselling debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, won admirers and acclaim with its heartwarming story and cast of unforgettable characters. Looking for me by beth hoffman book club discussion. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel saving ceecee honeycutt was published in january 2010, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to prestigious publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom. Discount prices on books by beth hoffman, including titles like mentoring preservice teachers through practice. For years, she has been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, camillethe tiaratoting, lipsticksmeared laughingstock of an entire towna woman trapped in her long. Try my online writing course, adventures in writing nonfiction. If your goal is sell your book, find out what makes a book successful from first word to last. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published in 2010, she.
A mentally ill mother and an absent father spell trouble for the 12yearold heroine at the heart of beth hoffmans sparkling debut, saving ceecee honeycutt. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to publishers in italy. Beth hoffman fiction twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom. It so thoroughly tore at my heart strings, that i read looking for me right. After publishing her bestselling novel saving cee cee honeycutt in 2010, author beth hoffman wasnt sure what she would write next. And, theres an added layer of mysticism in the story of josh, in the connection that he and teddi have with each other, the woods, and wildlife around them.
As the editor of the secret life of bees, i have read a lot of wannabe southern comingofage fiction. Beth hoffman was the president and owner of a major design studio in cincinnati, ohio, before she sold her business to pursue writing full time. Hoffman crafts a beautiful multilayered, complex story that unfolds in the most magnificent way you will love looking for me. Hoffmans saving ceecee honeycutt, 2010 sophomore novel confusingly mingles a charming southerngirl romance with a weighty mystery. She lives with her husband and two cats in northern kentucky. New york times and internationally bestselling author of looking for me and. She is the author of the new york times bestsellers saving ceecee honeycutt and looking for me. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published in 2010, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to prestigious publishers in italy, germany, france. Beth hoffman is also the author of the new york times bestseller, saving ceecee honeycutt.
Beth hoffman quotes author of saving ceecee honeycutt. Drawing from vivid twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published in 2010, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to prestigious publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway. Beth hoffman was president and coowner of a major interior design studio in cincinnati, ohio, before selling her business to write full time. Twelve days after beth hoffman s first novel saving ceecee honeycutt was published in january 2010, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to prestigious publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom. New york times bestselling author beth hoffman will present her new novel looking for me. The estimated speaking fee range to book beth hoffman for your event is available upon request. Beth hoffman author of saving ceecee honeycutt goodreads.
We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. Its a long story, but one day i was cleaning my writing library and began. Beth hoffmans second novel rings of the charm, prose, and captivating story that made her first book a new york times bestseller. Official beth hoffman homepage new york times bestselling. I was almost finished with the book when i realized that i really. Time doesnt permit me to answer these requests individually, so ive put together a few paragraphs about my life. The author of saving cee cee honeycutt returns with a new book inspired by growing up on her grandparents farm. Looking for me and saving ceecee honeycutt beth hoffman. Roylan neill sullivan cant wait for your next book. It took her three years and three months to write the book that became saving ceecee honeycutt, and nine months to edit it.
Beth hoffman speakers bureau and booking agent info. Author beth hoffmans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Beth returned home to kentucky and the solace of her writing studio. I hope you are writing a new book, and will continue to write for a long time. Beth hoffman generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Now her flair for evocative settings and richly drawn southern personalities shines again in her. Authors similar to beth hoffman meet your next favorite book. Opposites attract in beth hoffmans new novel deep south. Beth hoffmans extraordinary debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, is the book i dreamed of finding to launch my new imprint, pamela dorman books.
Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Before beginning her writing career, beth was the president and coowner of an interior design. Twelve days after beth hoffman s first novel was published, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom. Interview with beth hoffman, author of looking for me. The latest new york times bestseller by the beloved author of saving ceecee honeycutt beth hoffmans bestselling debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, won admirers and acclaim with its heartwarming story and cast of unforgettably quirky characters. About beth hoffman beth hoffman was the president and coowner of a major interior design studio in cincinnati, ohio. Beth hoffman has that rare quality as an author to present a seemingly light and easy read, only to have.
It possesses the same charm as its predecessor, drawing readers in with its southern warmth and anecdotal tone, while also maintaining the remarkable insight and depth that i believe readers will begin to associate with hoffmans writing. Beth hoffman s extraordinary debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, is the book i dreamed of finding to launch my new imprint, pamela dorman books. Before beginning her writing career, beth hoffman was the president and. Beth hoffman was the president and coowner of an interior design studio in cincinnati before becoming a fulltime writer.
Now her flair for evocative settings and richly drawn southern personalities shines again in. Dont wait until its too late to discover the secrets to writing your book faster, easier, and bettermuch better. Her debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, was a new york times bestseller in hardcover and paperback. Beth hoffman books list of books by author beth hoffman. In their small ohio town, ceecee is the outcast among her fellow sixthgraders due to her mothers increasingly odd behavior, which includes naked nights on the lawn and daily trips to goodwill to buy prom dresses that remind mrs. A novel by beth hoffman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story opens with ceecee actually cecilia desperately trying to handle her mothers slow descent into madness. Steel magnolias meets the help in this southern debut novel sparkling with humor, heart, and feminine wisdom. Looking for me by beth hoffman, which made my best of 20 list, is due out in paperback this month. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom. For her second book, beth wanted to write about things she loves, like friendships, kindness, forgiveness, nature, and antiques.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Her second novel weaves a story that will enchant readers with not only its southern charm and hospitality, but also the mysteries of family connections and miscommunications. Even when youre scared or think youre not ready your spirit knows you are. Read beth hoffmans blogs and other content on the penguin community. For years, she has been the caretaker of her mother, camille, the towns tiarawearing, lipsticksmeared laughingstock, a woman who is trapped in her longago moment of glory as the 1951 vidalia onion queen of georgia.
Beth hoffmans debut novel saving ceecee honeycutt is a new york times bestseller that is set in late 1960s ohio and georgia. Following an extensive national tour, beth returned home to kentucky and the solace of her writing studio. She lives in a quaint historic district in northern kentucky, with her husband and three very smart cats. Well be chatting with beth hoffman and giving away a copy of looking for me via twitter this friday, july 26, from 12 cst 23 est. New york times and internationally bestselling author of looking for me and saving ceecee honeycutt website. Twelve days after beth hoffmans first novel was published in 2010, she became a new york times bestselling author with foreign rights selling to prestigious publishers in italy, germany, france, poland, norway, hungary, indonesia, korea, israel, and the united kingdom.
Interview with beth hoffman, author of saving ceecee honeycutt. Beth hoffman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. See all books authored by beth hoffman, including saving ceecee honeycutt. Beth hoffman, author of looking for me, stopped by the blog to talk about antiques, how she creates characters, and the setting for looking for me. The only word that could accurately describe beth hoffmans new book, looking for me. She sold her portion of the business to pursue writing full time. The young protagonist cecelia ceecee honeycutt has a hard life with a mother who has lost touch with reality and a father who is hardly at home.
Steel magnolias meets the help in beth hoffmans new york times bestselling southern debut novel, saving ceecee honeycutt twelveyearold ceecee honeycutt is in trouble. Beth hoffman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Beth hoffmans enthralling novel, looking for meher first work since her new york. More info about beth hoffman lately ive received numerous requests from readers and book clubs for more detailed information about me. Following an extensive national tour, she returned home to kentucky and the solace of her. Beth hoffman bookpage discover your next great book.
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