Heather Ainsley
ECB Publishing, Inc.
On Saturday, Jan. 15, the local coffee shop was buzzing with members of the community, who all came out to show support to Abigail Edwards, who recently published her book And We All Bled Oil. Cowhaus Coffee Company played host to Edwards in a book signing event featuring her latest work. Patrons at the event were able to buy signed copies of the novel or get their own copies autographed and were encouraged to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with the author, who was there from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
And We All Bled Oil is a Young Adult novel that showcases the life of Pia Marzano who, in the wake of her parent's sudden death, moves to New York City to live with her extravagant Italian family, becoming entangled in the world of age-old vendettas, illegal olive-oil trafficking, million dollar engagement parties and the resurgent Sicilian mafia. At the forefront of it all is Pia's uncle, Savino Vitelli, the only person who understands Pia's desire to protect her siblings, and the last person she can trust. With her unhinged cousin, Massimo and the pretentiously academic Tonio at her side, Pia plots to take down the family business and end decades of tradition, obsession and bloodshed.
If you didn't get a chance to get your copy signed, or to buy a signed copy, don't worry, because you're in luck! This Saturday, Jan. 22, Edwards will be attending another book signing at The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Ga., from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
You can snag a copy of her book And We All Bled Oil at Tupelo's Bakery here in Monticello or on Amazon. Happy reading!