Singer-songwriter Annie Walsh had her heart broken. For months she has been unable to write music, instead throwing herself into physical activities like taking care of her orchard or refinishing her furniture. Deborah Reed’s debut novel Carry Yourself Back To Me isn’t a love story, but is Annie’s journey to rediscover herself. Along the way, she must come to terms with her brother’s betrayal so she help clear his name of murder.
Today From Left to Write members give us a glimpse into Annie Walsh’s life in their posts inspired by Carry Yourself Back to Me.
- Rachel of A Little Each Day debates only child versus siblings.
- Nicole Pelton at Not Just a Working Mom revisits her family’s huge farmhouse.
- Emily from Mama Sick wonders about her son’s future.
- Melanie of tales from the crib ponders some what ifs.
- Marianne at Writer-Mommy knew the moment she met him.
- Julie from A Good Joe had a lot of second chances.
- Brenda Bartella Peterson of Grit and Grace wants love to be simple.
- Amy from Occupation: Mommy compiles her life’s soundtrack.
- Nicki of Suddenly *Not So* Single Journey trusted her sister.
- Lisa at Blog on the wall tries to get unstuck.
- Kristin Lewis from Sandboxmoxie misses her big brother.
- Amy of Oh What a Life appreciates her family time.
- Jen Bush at Anybody Want A Peanut? transports herself back in time with music.
- Jessica Claire from Crunchy-Chewy Mama allows the music to carry her back.
- Jennifer Hollander of Zen Mama Wannabe revels in her simple Sundays.
- Kristine at Mommy Needs Therapy or a Bottle of Wine knows brothers are for life.
- Lisa from Hannemaniacs knows she’ll be a reader again someday.
- Robin (noteverstill) of The Not-Ever-Still Life prefers her shady tree.
- Thien-Kim at I’m Not the Nanny wants to keep the N-word in a song.
- Taylor from The Quiet Moments, Page 2 talks about her love of hot tea.
- Anna of Girl With Blog beat up a bully for her brother.
- Michelle at Honest & Truly! had a bit of drama in her childhood.
- Brandi from Mama Knows It All found time for love.
Carry Yourself Back To Me is an Amazon Encore imprint. Deborah Reed also writes under the pseudonym Audrey Braun. She has also created a playlist of songs mentioned in her novel, as well as those that share the novel’s vibe. Check it out on Amazon or listen via the Spotify playlist for Carry Yourself Back to Me.
I am having so much fun reading all of your wonderful stories! Thank you for taking the time with the book and for sharing your lives with me, and with so many others. What a wonderful idea this is, and so rewarding from an author’s perspective to get a peek at what happens after the book is read by total strangers.
All best,
Deborah