When reading a book, I find those little details the author has woven in essential to transporting me to that other world. It's never enough just to have a decent story line or interesting, developed characters. Good authors thoroughly research their topics and sprinkle in enough authenticity to bring the reader along on their ride.
Many stitchers have run across books by author Monica Ferris, particularly her series of mysteries starting with
Crewel World revolving around various forms of needlework in the clues and crimes. Monica's latest book
Theadbare hit the streets just before Christmas:
Turns out that Monica had visited
Nordic Needle in Fargo as part of the research for this book. She just happened to spot the chart my Mum designed called
Fjord Ponies during her visit.
And somehow, this happened...right there in black and white on page 247.
We didn't know ahead of time. I think better than any surprise I could have arranged for Mum. So, of course, I had to get a special copy for my Mum for Christmas. Monica was so sweet to work with. She autographed a copy for us. I know my Mum will treasure this forever. (It's her Andy Warhol moment.)
So pick up a copy and enjoy the mystery and all of its little details.
