Women in Politics...Robin Lee Hatcher-style

With all the talk of women in politics these days, it excites me to tell you of a new series that Robin Lee Hatcher is working on. A Vote of Confidence is the first book in The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series, a series that takes place in Idaho in the early 1900s. Each of the series' heroines is employed in an unusual occupation for women of that day. This first book is set to release in May 2009, and a second book (no title yet) where the heroine is a wrangler on a ranch, is due out in November 2009. I just received her newsletter today and thought I'd share some excerpts.

About the book:

Gwen, as she is known, is a young single woman who teaches piano and writes a column for the newspaper in the small town of Bethlehem Springs, Idaho in the year 1915. When the existing mayor must resign from office for health reasons, a special election must be held to elect his replacement. Trouble is, the only candidate who has declared also happens to be the hard-drinking owner of the local saloon, so Gwen's sister urges her to run for office. Gwen is college-educated, smart, and dedicated to improving things for the town. She throws her hat into the ring. Ah, but wait. The third hat that flies into the ring belongs to a newcomer to the area, Morgan McKinley.

Robin says there is still a bit of tweaking to do on the cover, but it sure is eye catching as it is now. Can't wait to see how it looks in the end.

Attention: Bloggers/Readers:

Would you like to receive an Advance Reader Copy (galley format) of A Vote of Confidence? Robin's publisher will send an ARC of the book to the first 100 readers who agree to (1) post a review on any blog that they write or read and (2) also post the review on their favorite on-line retailer. [The ARCs will be sent out in the spring.]

If you're interested, send Robin your name and mailing address to Idaho dot Robin at gmail dot com - please put "ARC reviewers" in the subject line of your email.

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