It Wasn’t a Piece of Cake!
For the last 9 months (yep, just like birthing a baby – ask my family & close friends!) I’ve been working on a book called, The Reluctant Entertainer!
I’m so happy to announce this exciting news today and share the beautiful cover of this hardback book! (Bethany House, August 2010)
When I started my blog (3 years ago) I wrote about my own set of Ten Commandments to Hospitable Living, and I explained them in detail. Exploring those further, my book will offer a simple yet savvy approach to entertaining where I’ll be encouraging and sharing advice for apprehensive hostesses.
The book also emphasizes the forgotten goal of entertaining – connecting deeply with others! And practical tips, techniques, advice and …. recipes!
Recipes? Yes, my book will have easy recipes – some popular oldies, some brand new ones (many that I’ve held out of my blog – like this easy chicken recipe!)
I’ll be sharing my RE book journey, in future posts, on how the Reluctant Entertainer came to be. It wasn’t a piece of cake! It’s been hard work. But very worthwhile. So stay tuned …
My hope and prayer is that lives will be richer, doors will be opened, and hearts will be changed.
In this month of Thanksgiving, in particular, I am humbly grateful for all of my supportive RE readers and for your participation and comments on my blog! Thank you! And thank you Bethany House for believing in the RE message!
Hello and welcome to my home and table!
I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
Wow! How exciting! Congratulations girl!!!!!
Congrats on your book! It will be on my Christmas list. I love your new website (I’ve been lurking for a while).
Congratulations Sandy!!!! You are inspiring in so many ways, I’m very glad to have “met” you online.
Sue
Sandy this is great news, good for you!! I can’t wait to see the book. What an undertaking for sure. You always have great ideas and have been a great encouragement to others who entertain, or didn’t and now do.
CONGRATS!! I can’t wait to see your book!!
I am SO SO proud of you Sandy! You are an amazing woman and this book is going to bless so many women through this book who do not even know about blogs. Can’t wait!!
xo
Melissa
Congratulations Sandy! I have been waiting for this book. I already pre-ordered mine on Amazon. Can’t wait! I don’t comment often, but I visit all the time. Thanks for all you do! You continue to inspire me and challenge me.
P.S. Looking forward to the Balcony Girls “coming soon” I want to adapt these principles for my son, age 11) and his friends.
I literally JUST started following your blog last week and thought, “Huh, this chick should write a book!” How awesome. I think I will be purchasing a few as Christmas gifts!! Can’t wait. Thanks for being so bold with your faith. It is so encouraging. I have shared your blog with my community group at church and my co-workers who are all missionaries!
Congratulations!
I made my first step for having friends over…and now I’m hoping I’ll be brave enough to follow through and have a party. I was thinking of having a fun party where we make simple ornaments or some fun craft project. My fear is that no one will show up. sigh.
Well, Sandy – once again your mom would be sooooo proud! In fact, I bet she knows all about it. :)
Oh..it’s beautiful!
sandy toe
Well, this is so exciting! I can’t wait to get a copy and say that I ‘know’ the author! :)
How exciting!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations Sandy! I am so excited for you and for others!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe Santa will bring me a copy. I’m so proud of you!
Tickled pink for you!
And for us — We get to eat the whole cake! :)
I can’t wait to be inspired by your book.
Every blessing…
All’s grace,
Ann
Congratulations! Can’t wait to buy a copy!
Can’t wait to get a copy Sandy.
Love you!
Ne Ne
Congratulations, Sandy!
You deserve it :)
Yea! Congratulations! Wait….CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your philosophy on entertaining and have found so much inspiration here. I can’t wait to see it!
That book is gonna look great in my kitchen. I can’t wait! Congratulations, girl!
Ooooh I can’t wait!! I love the cover! way to go Sandy! You are an inspiration
Congratulations, Sandy – it’s beautiful. Can’t wait to read it!
Oh my goodness! I can’t wait to own my very own copy!!!
Takes me a while…it finally dawned on me I wasn’t getting alerts when you post something new. Sheesh. Fixed my google reader :0)