Q&A with Elm Creek Quilts author Jennifer Chiaverini

So if you want to check out the Cliff Notes version of this interview, read my story in the Quad-City Times. But if you’re like me and can’t get enough of Jennifer Chiaverini and the Elm Creek Quilts series, here’s the transcript from my interview with the New York Times best selling author. Stephanie Soebbing: What […]

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31 October, 2011

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Q&A with Jennifer Chiaverini on ‘Mrs. Grant and Madam Jule’

Full disclosure … while I have interviewed Jennifer Chiaverini before, she was unavailable for the release of her latest novel, “Mrs. Grant and Madam Jule” due out on March 3. This Q&A is from her publisher and the content is unique to Quilt Addicts Anonymous. So have fun reading about Chiaverini’s fourth stand-alone novel since […]

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19 February, 2015

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You won’t want to put ‘The Spymistress’ down

Filled with intrigued, danger and a woman who was far ahead of her time, Elm Creek Quilts author Jennifer Chiaverini does not disappoint with “The Spymistress.” Following the life of Elizabeth Van Lew just before, during and after the Civil War, the historical novel delves into the covert activities the real life Military Intelligence Hall […]

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25 March, 2014

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‘The Wedding Quilt’ ties up loose ends

I’ve read all of Jennifer Chiaverini’s novels in the Elm Creek Quilts series except “The Union Quilters,” which I just picked up from the library. I’ve loved all of them, so it’s not much of a surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed “The Wedding Quilt,” which goes on sale Tuesday. Warning: There will be a few […]

Stephanie Soebbing

30 October, 2011

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Have a question for Elm Creek Quilts author Jennifer Chiaverini?

New York Times best selling author Jennifer Chiaverini will release her 19th Elm Creek Quilts novel, “Sonoma Rose” on Feb. 21. This novel will continue the story line that was introduced in “Quilter’s Homecoming,” and will answer the question of what happened to Lars and Rosa after they fled the  Arboles Valley and Rosa’s abusive husband. […]

Stephanie Soebbing

3 February, 2012

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Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker provides historical insight

I finally finished “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini over the weekend. It took me a year to get through it, partly because I was sent the book for review right before my life got very busy, and partly because it just didn’t have the same I just can’t put it down qualities as some […]

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28 January, 2014

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A sneak peak at ‘The Wedding Quilt’

Judging by the expressions of jealousy and shared excited on my Facebook profile when I announced that I got my hands on an advance copy of Jennifer Chiaverini’s new book “The Wedding Quilt” I’m guessing you all are going to be pretty interested to read my review of the book. I’m halfway through and I’m […]

Stephanie Soebbing

18 October, 2011

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Have questions for Jennifer Chiaverini?

I’ve got a pretty sweet day job. I’m work at a daily newspaper and occasionally get to meet and interview some pretty cool folks. Tomorrow I’ll be chatting with Elm Creek Quilts author Jennifer Chiaverini. She’s coming to town next month on her book tour for her latest novel, “The Wedding Quilt.” So if you […]

Stephanie Soebbing

24 October, 2011

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‘Sonoma Rose’ packed with suspense

The air is thick with tension as Rosa’s abusive husband John leaves the house, mistrusting of who his wife might entertain in his absence. The guest that does arrives is not Rosa’s childhood sweetheart and former lover, Lars Jorgensen, but his family’s hired hand Elizabeth Nelson, Sylvia’s cousin, who was the main character of “The […]

Stephanie Soebbing

16 February, 2012

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January quilting goals: How’d I do

It’s time to come clean on how well I did at accomplishing my quilting goals for the month. I had a pretty long set of goals, and in retrospect it was kind of like when you’ve waited to long in between meals and then go through a buffet line. I put more on my plate […]

Stephanie Soebbing

31 January, 2014

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