New Book by June Hall McCash
April 25th, 2010 | 
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“Almost to Eden is a sumptuous trip into the past and a deeply affecting exploration of how that past is forever a part of who we are. McCash weaves a tale of love and heartbreak out of the day-to-day struggle to live a life of decency and honor. Her writing reminds one of Colleen McCullough at her most rewarding. Almost to Eden could be this generation’s The Thorn Birds.”
–Brian Jay Corrigan, award-winning author of The Poet of Loch Ness
“June McCash…has done it again – this time in fiction. She’s blended her love of history and storytelling into a heart-rending novel … a soul-stirring, spirit-moving saga that spans the Atlantic and three generations. Reading requirements – a hot mug of something and a box of hankies.”
–Stephen Doster, author of Voices from St. Simons and Lord Baltimore
“McCash’s evocative novel could well have been envisioned by Edith Wharton or Henry James. This “Upstairs Downstairs” tale weaves fact and fiction and the result is a delightful and moving read both for serious students of history as well as the casual reader.”
–Rick Hutto, author of The Gilded Cage and Crowning Glory
“June McCash’s debut novel spins an intricate and compelling tale with unfolding events worthy of Dickens.”
–Darnell Arnoult, author of Sufficient Grace
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I read about your new book on J.I. Hotels facebook post. I visited the island a few weeks ago and headed right for my favorite book store..the one on Jekyll Island. Right inside the door was a little cane chair with a stack of your books on it..autographed at that!! I have just finished reading it and IT WAS WONDERFUL!! It was so hard to put down..not knowing when and how Maggie would tell Daniel. Thanks for your wonderful work and I can’t wait for the next one you write to come out!!!! I have spread the word to all of my fellow readers.
Thanks so much for taking time to write. I appreciate your comments very much.
June
This October during the first Friday i went into a little bookstore in Brunswick on my first date with a special man. He thought i would like the book Almost to Eden because it was a book about Jekyll Island. I started reading the book and instantly became Maggie. I felt her pain and joy. I was so heartbroken when Hector died, so happy when Daniel was born, then the ups and downs kept me going. I couldn’t put the book down. I cried and laughed with characters in the book and i thank you for taking me there like i was in a time machine. I loved Almost to Eden. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the comment. I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. Next time at a book-signing or anyplace else we might meet, please introduce yourself and let me say thank you in person.
Thanks so much for writing. I’m just revising the next novel, which is called Plum Orchard. I hope it will be out sometime next year.
I would like to know when you will be back in Brunswick at Hattie’s Bookstore? I love that store.
I will be back in the Brunswick area in late January and much of February. Hattie’s is a great store, and I’m happy to sign there whenever they invite me. You might call them and request another signing during that period.