TEN BEACH ROAD is hitting the shelves anew this month as
part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Penguin Group’s READ PINK® program.
The READ PINK® program was created by my publisher, Penguin
Group (USA) to promote public awareness of breast cancer and breast cancer
research and to support and recognize the contributions of the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation®(BCRF) by connecting the cause to books written by, for and about
women.
For the past two years, Penguin's Read Pink donation has sponsored 500
hours of research time and I’m incredibly proud and honored to have my book on
the shelves with the Read Pink Seal on the cover and information about BCRF in
the back of the book.
But… it’s October! My books
usually hit the stores when temperatures are rising, school is out and we’re
either headed to the beach or at least daydreaming about sand, surf and
sun. So this got me thinking about what
makes a book a beach book, and why we should throw caution to the wind and read
them all year long. After all, if some
fashionista somewhere can decree that white pants are acceptable all year long,
then why can’t we do the same with beach books?
Not convinced? Well, let me
share my “Top 10 Reasons to Spend Time at TEN BEACH ROAD in October”
list with you and see if we can get on the same page. (Pun fully intended!)
1.
Since school is back in session, it’s important
to set a good example for your kids by reading.
If you pick up TEN BEACH ROAD, you’ll be enjoying a sweat-soaked summer
with Maddie, Nicole, and Avery as they rehab a dilapidated beachfront mansion
in Pass-a-Grille, Florida. Your kids
will just think you are very smart and studious.
2.
If you need something to warm you up, the men of
TEN BEACH ROAD are hot.
3.
Now that I think about it, I’m not sure why
books that really take you away are necessary in the summer. What better time for a good mental escape to
the beach than a cold, rainy day in October?
4.
When you’re looking ahead to long cold months
with the sun setting earlier and earlier each day, you can at least feel good
that you have not lost everything in a Madoff-style Ponzi scheme like the women
of TEN BEACH ROAD.
5.
If your neighborhood is getting too cold and
windy for DIY projects, you can read about Maddie, Nicole and Avery’s work on
Bella Flora and just tell your hubby that you’re in the “planning stages” for
next spring and summer.
6.
Did I mention that there are some hot guys in
TEN BEACH ROAD?
7.
Reading beach books in the summer can make you
feel bad about not being quite bikini ready… but in October, you can pull out a
big cozy sweater and some chocolate cake and know you have months before you have to worry about that again!
8.
If beach vacations are not just for summer, then
beach books shouldn’t be either. October
is actually a good time to head to the beaches in Florida. The crowds have thinned and the temperatures
are still warm. You could leave the kids
with Dad, grab your girlfriends, a few copies of TEN BEACH ROAD and call it a
book club weekend!
9.
Friendships are timeless, and so are
troubles. TEN BEACH ROAD is the story of
three women who are thrown together when they lose everything. It could be set in Aspen in March, Boston in
December or Dubuque in May. The story is
about the women, their lives, and their bond.
So reading it in October wherever you live will work. I promise.
10. I
think I have mentioned that there are some hot guys in the book, but it bears
repeating! If you’re looking for a way
to warm up, there’s nothing better than picturing Joe Giraldi running shirtless
on the beach. (Not sure who Joe is? Pick up the READ PINK® edition of TEN BEACH ROAD to find out)!
So, show the world the kind of woman you really are: brave,
fearless, and bold. Wear white pants after
Labor Day, drink a Piña Colada in December and proudly show off your copy of TEN
BEACH ROAD in October. You’ll be the
envy of the neighborhood, and you can be proud knowing you’re supporting a
great cause!