Reviews

A Page Out of Life

"THINGS WE LOVE… A Page Out of Life is the first novel about the sisterhood of scrapbooking and the deep bonds of friendship. Kathleen Reid has cleverly combined the craft of preserving memories with the art of living life."

—Joy Macdonell, National Spokesperson and Education Director, EK Success

"A Page Out of Life culminates, through brilliant story-telling, the healing power that scrapbooking has to bring lives together. Women from all walks of life will joyfully and deeply connect with the characters found in this entertaining and touching story."

—Melody Ross, Founder, Chatterbox, International

"I could not put it down! What a great inspiration. The sisterhood of scrapbooking, and passion-filled lives of the women in this book will leave you wanting more!!"

—Debbie Haas, Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul

“What do you do when you are an overwhelmed mother who needs a change? You get invited to a scrapbooking group. Here the women talk about creating new visual ways to put their memories together. When secrets are revealed and lies discovered by two members of the group, it is the women who uplift each other and help.

Well-written and fast-paced, this is sure to be a favorite for all scrapbookers as well as all the mothers who at times are overwhelmed by love and family and disappointments. You can prevail—with help from friends. A fun and thoughtful read.”

—Sharon Baldacci, author of A Sundog Moment

“Kathleen Reid knows the sisterhood of women holds many surprises, surprises that can be revealed in the most unlikely circumstances. A Page Out of Life has the twists and turns that keep readers turning pages all the while they are wondering what secrets and lies may be hidden right under their very own noses.”

—Emyl Jenkins, author of Stealing With Style

Paris Match

"Paris Match is a story about mothers and daughters, love and loss, written with humor and grace in this stellar debut. Lauren Wright is everywoman, and the rollercoaster of events and emotions that lead her to Paris make the trip unforgettable.”

—Adriana Trigiani, author of the Big Stone Gap trilogy and Lucia, Lucia

“Kathleen Reid expands the southern storytelling tradition by staging her tale internationally in the museums, galleries and chateaux of Paris…she energetically explores the themes and costs of love, deceit, friendship and independence.”

—Amy Fine Collins, New York Journalist and author of The God of Driving

“Game, set, match. First-time novelist Kathleen Reid is a winner the first time out with the fast-paced, engaging Paris Match.”

—Howard Owen, author of six novels including Little John and The Rail