>Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up in Chicago area as well (Mt. Prospect) and later lived by Wrigley Field.

I live in Palo Alto, CA now, but went to high school in Northbrook, and did stints in Palatine and Wheeling.

SO sad to see Schwartz close - that's where I read. But glad to hear someone is trying to fill the void.

Meg

>I was looking for a book with a strong female and will pick up The Wednesday Sisters.

Thanks, Carolyn! Hope you enjoy.

BTW, there is also a Midwestern She Writers group here you might enjoy, if your pub credits are any indication. Do you live in Milwaukee? I read there on tour (and grew up mostly in Chicago). Very sad to see the Schwartz Books chain fold. :-(

Hi Carolyn! Welcome to She Writes. I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com

If you are looking for a good place to jump in around here, take a look at the brand new group, Reviews and Giveaways

She Writes can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Kate

Adding my voice to the welcome, Caroline. Do join us in the memoir group. And hope you'll enjoy She Writes!

Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters,
The Language of Light, a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming
The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
www.megwaiteclayton.com