Sometimes the fruit falls off the tree, and rolls far away from the others–the lone drummer, the enigma…the black sheep. Of course, we don’t eat drums or sheep—at least I don’t—but I digress… point is, my sisters and I are about as different as you can get. In case you’re wondering, I’m the rolling fruit.
In a state of wonder and disgust, I watched them primp for hours with make up and hairspray.
With rolling eyes they watched me pick up injured birds and “will” them back to life.
They pride themselves on holding the same job for three or four decades.
I’ve had thirteen jobs, all in completely different fields.
While they play board games, gossip, and watch sitcoms I talk to my plants, refinish furniture, and enroll in online courses. Meanwhile, my parents still swear we’re related. Apparently I’m not the only one with sister issues; Jazz and Olivia seem to be having a tough time as well. Let me introduce you to the Moon sisters.
The Moon Sisters is Therese Walsh’s new novel. To celebrate, Women On Writing is hosting an Everybody’s Talking about Sisterhood party, and a contest to win a copy of the book. I’ll get to the contest in a minute. First, here is more about Therese’s new novel.
“In The Moon Sisters, her second novel, Therese Walsh wanted to write about one sister’s quest to find will-o’-the-wisp light, which was her mother’s unfulfilled dream. Also called “foolish fires”, these lights are sometimes seen over wetlands and are thought to lead those who follow them to treasure. Despite the promise, they are never captured and sometimes lead to injury or even death for adventurers who follow them. The metaphor of that fire – that some dreams and goals are impossible to reach, and that hope itself may not be innately good – eventually rooted its way into deeper meaning as the Moon sisters tried to come to terms with real-world dreams and hopes, and with each other, in their strange new world.
Olivia and Jazz Moon are polar opposites: one a dreamy synesthete, able to see sounds and smell sights and the other controlling and reality driven. What will happen when they are plunged into 24/7 togetherness and control is not an option? Will they ever be able to see the world through the other’s eyes and confront the things they fear the most? Death. Suicide. The loss of faith and hope. Will they ultimately believe that life is worth living, despite the lack of promise?
The writing of The Moon Sisters was a five year journey and at times author Therese Walsh felt like it was her own “foolish fire”. But remember, some fires are worth the chase!”
Party Time!
Explore “Sisterhood” with all our blogging friends!
There’s no telling what people may decide to share! Visit Women on Writing (http://muffin.womenonwriting.com) for a list of participating blogs and start hopping.
Win a copy of The Moon Sisters!
Leave a comment here by March 15, 2014. One randomly selected semi finalist will be sent on to Women on Writing’s final contest. The winner will be announced March 18, 2014. Tip: You can enter more than once! Simply leave a comment with our other party hosts.
Games!
And while you’re waiting to win your copy of The Moon Sisters, get ready to board the train with Jazz and Olivia by getting your own train-hopper name http://www.theresewalsh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ng.jpg (mine is Clack-a-lacka Polecat), or take a personality quiz to find out which character you are most like http://www.theresewalsh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Personality-Quiz.pdf (I’d get along well with Babka). Of course, don’t forget to check out the author.
See you on the rails!
Connect with the Author
Catch up with Therese at her website http://www.theresewalsh.com/
Purchase The Moon Sisters at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Sisters-Novel-Therese-Walsh/dp/0307461602/ref=wri
Also by Therese, The Last Will of Moira Leahy 
03/24/14 update: Thank you for joining in WOW’s book giveaway. Three winners have been chosen; one from WOW’s Rafflecopter contest, one from all the visitors to participating blogs (each blog host entered one visitor’s name), and one blog host.
March 4, 2014 at 5:39 am
Hi,
I discovered your blog not too long ago and enjoy it very much! At the moment, I’m working my way through the archived posts.
Since I’ve recently begun seeking out the works of women writers in a number of different genres, this particular post is timely – and both the books you’ve mentioned pique my interest. I’m looking forward to reading them!
For your readers in Canada: I’ve checked, and both books are also available on Amazon.ca.
Namaste,
Susannah
March 4, 2014 at 9:11 am
Hi Susannah,
Thanks for coming by!
I have not yet read The Moon Sisters but I read The Last Will of Moira Leahy a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
Good luck in the contest:)
March 12, 2014 at 11:40 am
How exciting! I’m trying to spread the news! I hope to read this and review the book. Lovely!
March 13, 2014 at 10:11 am
Hi Maria,
So nice to meet you! I took a quick look at your websites and am looking forward to spending more time with them–you’re so talented.
Good luck in the contest!
March 14, 2014 at 11:48 am
Thanks for participating in Everybody’s Talking About Sisters, Robyn! You know, you sound a lot like my sister Aimee, who is a lot like Olivia in The Moon Sisters. Aimee is the sister who would try to will birds back to life; in fact, she probably has succeeded!
Thank you again for helping me to spread the word about The Moon Sisters.
March 14, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Hi Therese,
Thanks for bringing us another terrific novel!