I continue to be immeasurably grateful so many new readers are discovering my historical novel
UNDER THE TULIP TREE!
Thank you! We're closing in on 20,000 ratings on Goodreads, and the book has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller in different categories off and on for several months now!
Whoop!
While I fully understand there are readers who did not like the book--and that's okay!--many of you are curious as to why I chose to write about slavery.
To answer that question, as well as many others, I made a video for a book club a few years ago that explains it all. I talk about discovering the Federal Writers Project Slave Narratives, the development of Frankie's character, and my how my own background plays a role in my desire to celebrate diversity through my novels.
Click the link and take a listen!
WARNING: If you haven't read the novel yet, be aware that there are a few spoiler-ish comments, although I don't give away details of the story itself.
If you haven't read the novel yet, here's some purchase information!
Blessings,
Michelle
Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.shocklee/videos/513184534313672
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