Local Author Launches Book at Broadway Books
By Pamela Hall
The Ashland Beacon
Broadway Books, located at 1537 Winchester Avenue, has quickly become a favorite retail business for many people in Ashland. For those who love books, reading, and any kind of literature, it is a place to get the latest bestseller or even sit and read while enjoying a pastry. And if a gift item or toy is needing to be purchased, the store has a wide selection to offer. However, Broadway Books is a favorite place for local authors as well, due to the many book signing events they host.
One such book signing event is happening on Saturday, April 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. It will feature local author Maria Patrick and her new book, Nothing Left to Lose But You. The event is also a book launch, as the book release date is April 25.
Maria Patrick is from Catlettsburg, where she lives with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband. She is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
“I’ve always loved to write and written just for fun,” Maria said, “but writing this book was when I got serious about it.”
Maria started writing the book in September, and it only took her about two months to write it. That in itself is an incredible feat. The book is considered to be contemporary fiction with some romance included.
Nothing Left to Lose But You tells the story of Noah, who suddenly has custody of her niece due to her brother’s incarceration. Noah has a dream job and home but has no idea how to be a parent to the little girl. She meets Logan through his daughter who has become friends with her niece, and they begin to plan play dates for the girls.
Logan is a single father who is mourning the loss of his wife and adjusting to raising his daughter alone. He moves from California to Kentucky but has difficulty in trying to find a job to support them. When Noah finds out that he is being evicted, she offers to let him move into her home in exchange for parenting lessons.
“There are some sensitive topics that are addressed in the book,” Maria warned, “such as addiction, death of a loved one, and abuse, but I think you’ll love the funny banter and slow burn between the characters.”
“We are excited to host the book launch and book signing for Maria Patrick,” said Jill Donta, co-owner of Broadway Books. “We enjoy being able to show our support for local authors.”
Nothing Left to Lose But You is available on Amazon in paperback. The ebook edition will be available on April 25 and will be part of the Kindle Unlimited program. You can also visit Maria’s website, www.mariapatrick.com, or follow Maria Patrick Writes on Facebook.
Don’t miss the launch party and book signing for Nothing Left to Lose But You at Broadway Books on Saturday, April 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. Get your signed copy, and show support for local authors.