Literary Lunch with Cape Cod Author Kate Whouley

Yesterday I had lunch with Kate Whouley, author of the much-loved memoir COTTAGE FOR SALE: MUST BE MOVED, which was a Book Sense Book-of-the-Year nominee and a popular selection with book clubs. Kate lives on Cape Cod, and I live south of Boston. So we met for lunch about half way, in Plymouth. We dined at the Indian restaurant, the Guru Grille,  known not only for its cuisine, but for the hard rock club in back. When we arrived, the rockers were apparently still sleeping in after a late night, so it was quiet. We had the place to ourselves and Kate brought me up to speed on her new book.

Kate's forthcoming memoir, written in her unique style and voice, is to be published by Beacon Press in 2011. The working title is REMEMBERING THE MUSIC. It focuses on her relationship with her mother, who passed away a few years ago. If you read COTTAGE FOR SALE, you'll remember Kate's mom as a collector of Santa figurines. But there is much more to her, as we will discover in the new book. Kate and her mom managed to get through one of life's most difficult journeys with more than a touch of ironic humor.

In case you don't know, Kate is an accomplished flute player. She is the principal flute in the Cape Cod Conservatory Concert Band. She also jams on jazz and American songbook with Harry (yes, one of the "Bog Boys" from COTTAGE - here is  Harry's blog), and even plays Middle Eastern music with Harry and me. Kate really can manage quarter tones on her flute. Not surprisingly, music plays a big part in the new book. 

So, COTTAGE fans, stay tuned for updates on Kate's book. Help spread the word too, that Kate's back with another fantastic story! 

Kate's website:  http://www.katewhouley.com/