My grandma was a working poor Ozarks seamstress whose sacrifices and love changed my family’s life. My heartfelt, intergenerational novels are inspired by her memory and heirlooms, and I chose Viola Shipman as my pen name to honor her legacy, our elders and family as well as to inspire hope and remind readers of what matters most in life.
Me and my Grandma Shipman! The ripple effect of love and kindness, embodied by my grandma and in my novels, can change the world. Welcome home! You are family!
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Bursting with memorable characters and small-town lore, the enchanting new novel from the bestselling author of The Clover Girls is Fried Green Tomatoes meets Virgin River, a magical story about the family you’re born with, and the one you choose.
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Reminiscent of the complex, uplifting family stories by Nancy Thayer, Sunny Hostin and Mary Alice Monroe, Viola Shipman’s poignant new novel explores the relationship between a curious woman and her secretive mother, taking readers from their hardscrabble life in the Ozarks to her search for answers along the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan.
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