Caren Simpson McVicker sent an update for Henderson House

Dear Henderson House Supporters,

The Inkshares All Genre Contest ends in 30 days! Thanks to all of you, Henderson House is currently in first place (whoo-hoo) but a lot can happen between now and February 27th. I’m so grateful to have gotten this far and I’m asking for your help, one more time, to get across the finish line.

Would you be willing to email 2 or 3 friends and ask them to check out my Inkshares page? If everyone reached out to a couple of people, I think it might generate the engagement the book needs to stay on top. Can you think of an aunt, sister, co-worker, or cousin who might enjoy a "Spinster Romance meets 1940s Church Supper" kind of story? Social media shares are nice, but personal emails seem to be the most effective.

Here’s the link: https://www.inkshares.com/books/henderson-house

Of course, if you’re not someone who is comfortable sharing the link, no worries. Your support and encouragement to date has been stellar! If you are comfortable sharing, I would really appreciate it. Just think, in 30 days, with your help, this sweet historical fiction romance may have a real publishing deal. We are on the verge of a dream coming true. It’s so exciting!!

With love and gratitude,

Caren Simpson McVicker

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Caren Simpson McVicker liked Henderson House

Thank heavens you put the whole book up here! I went from Chapter 2-19 last night and just finished the final chapter tonight. Henderson House is such a fun and charming read. The pages are full of rich, evocative passages about Scripture, the natural world, and human nature. Detailed descriptions of all the book’s different settings give a true sense of how they shaped the characters. It isn’t a suspenseful book, but the ending is the warm-hearted and satisfying one I anticipated.

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House

Thanks so much for reading the entire draft online, Nina! And thank you for leaving a comment on my page. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book :)

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I prefer the Alternative First Chapter here. I agree with Nina Leach that this version gives more historical context and more background about Bessie’s professional career. (And sorry to say, but I didn’t know who Dorothy Dix was...)

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House

Thanks for the great feedback, Kim! Can’t wait for you to finish the second draft. You’ve been such an amazing beta reader:)

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I couldn’t be more proud of my Mom for writing such a fun and compelling story. It has been so amazing to watch this book come together over the past few years. More than anything I have been swept off my feet by the way these characters have come to life in our own household. I remember the first time my Mom told me that Mrs. Henderson had woken her up in the middle of the night and demanded that something in the book be changed. I think that the characters are continuing to guide her and nudge the book this and that way, occasionally demanding that things really be stirred up.

As captivating as her process has been, I still can’t wait to see the finished product!!

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House

Oh my goodness! Thank you for that sweet note, Charlie, You guys have been so patient and supportive. I wouldn’t be here with a finished draft without you :)

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