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“Branches” reception

Really enjoyed great art and literature as well as reading my poem “The Lost Art of Making Lists” at the reception for the new issue of “Branches.” It’s a wonderful literary magazine publication and I’m honored to have had my poem accepted along with my short story “The Jukebox.”

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New E-book “Plain Paper”

I’ve always enjoyed reading, especially self-help and nonfiction books about life, inspiration, finding your way, and simply getting through the everyday. I also love quotes—and I love to write.

Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few journals. They’ve come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, yet I rarely wrote in them. I even had enough to fill a bookshelf.

That changed when I received a journal inspired by one of my favorite singers. For some reason, this one made me want to actually write. The only other journal I had really used was a tiny notebook I bought at the Library of Congress, where I scribbled occasional, obscure thoughts.

What you’re about to read grew from the pages of that “real” journal.

These are my thoughts, observations, reflections, and ideas as they came to me. I hope as you read, you’ll find something that makes you think, smile, reflect, or perhaps even see something in a new way.

You can learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLR4PM9P

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Book Signing for new book “The Spirit of the Mailbox”

Local award-winning author LB Sedlacek is returning readers to one of North Carolina’s most beloved landmarks with the release of her latest novel, “The Spirit of the Mailbox.” The new book serves as a sequel of sorts to Sedlacek’s acclaimed novel, “The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit,” which was inspired by the iconic Kindred Spirit Mailbox at Sunset Beach and also set at the Lenoir Golf Club (called Rionel in the book).

“The Spirit of the Mailbox” follows the grandson of the original novel’s central character as he embarks on a journey that reveals family history, unexpected connections, and the enduring legacy of the Mailbox. While longtime readers will recognize the spirit and heart of the original story, the new novel also stands on its own, welcoming newcomers to experience the magic of the mailbox for the first time.

“Aah! A satisfying find that was quick and drenched with all things beach, from gritty sand in the towels to the trinket-filled stores lining the sidewalks, and plenty between. This book offered an answer to the irritating question, “Is it too late to find love?” It happened to the main character’s grandpa, but would it happen to him, there, in the same sun-filled setting? Throw in an almost magical mailbox on the dunes, and you’ve got a great story to read. Enjoy, like I did!”
–GRETCHEN GRIFFITH, author of Southern Fly Tyers: Life Stories of Those Who Tie Flies

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