Ann's new novel is called The Red Thread, and she read this section from the book to her audience:
"There exists a silken red thread of destiny. It is said that this magical cord may tangle or stretch but never break. When a child is born, that invisible red thread connects the child's soul to all the people-past, present, and future-who will play a part in that child's life. Over time, that thread shortens and tightens, bringing closer and closer those people that are fated to be together."
This reading served as a great introduction to the conversation that followed. A few highlights, in no particular order: Ann said her own adoption process was so smooth, that it would not have made an interesting book, which is why The Red Thread is fictional instead of based on her experiences. When Ann adopted in the early 2000s, the wait for a baby from China was about a year; today, the wait is about 5 years.
Did you miss Ann's visit? We have signed copies of Comfort, The Knitting Circle, An Ornithologist's Guide to Life, Somewhere off the Coast of Maine, and The Red Thread on hand for you.
Plus, Ann is now on Twitter! Follow her @annhood56
Thank you to Ann and her friend Tracey for making the trek up to see us again, and thank you to our audience members!
