In addition to it being the Happy Scrappy Scrap Release Day, the book’s STARRED!!!!!!!!!! Kirkus review came in last night. What a surprise that is. Only 10% of Kirkus reviews are starred. (I had no idea, but I looked it up).
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
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Almost twelve years ago, I was blogging about the various patterns that are found in Scrap. And the book already had that title then! I can hardly believe it, although the book did not look anything like it does today. Anyway, one of my posts was about the motif of scrap. Here is the most important part of that post:
Today is one of my non-emotion patterns: SCRAP, which happens to be the title of my book. The motif of scrap(s), trash, theft, salvaging, and re-use runs through many scenes. Scrap represents destruction and chaos until scraps can be salvaged and re-used.
On the more positive side of trash and scrap, when I was a kid, my father sold teepee burners to dumps and then started his own garbage business. When Dad had his own business, he used to find all kinds of usable trash. He brought me boxes of books and costume trunk clothes that had been thrown into dumpsters.
When my grandmother entered the nursing home, she left behind with my parents a Victorian crazy quilt, made of irregular scraps. I think of it as a guiding image for my book. 
Like most crazy quilts [of that era], the scraps are velvet and satin and embroidered with designs. Many of the designs are floral.
My father uses scrap metal to make art:
The metal flowers are my favorites.
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The quilt can be found in Scrap: Salvaging a Family, as can my father’s metal creations.
Congratulations, Luanne!
Thank you, Anneli!!!
Wonderful news!! When will the books ship for those who pre-ordered? I can’t remember what address I used, and we are leaving FL in ten days…
I got mine last night, so I am guessing any moment? Can’t wait to see what you think!
I am concerned that it will be stuck somewhere between here (FL) and MA, as I had it sent to MA, but it was then forwarded here. We leave March 29… GRRRR
Oh no. That mail forwarding thing is so difficult to deal with! Update me by email when you know what’s going on!
I love this — making art from scraps! Creativity will work with whatever is at hand, from fabric to metal to our very favorite — words. Congratulations on this victory of writing and publishing. To get it done certainly takes scrappiness!
I love using scraps for art. Probably why I am so attracted to junk journaling. Thank you so much. It’s funny that you say that about scrappiness because all these years I’ve been thinking of my dad as the scrappy one. But yeah 18 years is pretty scrappy hahaha.
Congratulations, Luanne! Such a treasure – I remember when you started this journey – you’ve been a True Sojourner! Warmest wishes for a successful launch!!
This has been such a journey!!!!!!! I can hardly believe it’s reaching its destination–its readers!!!! Thanks so much for all your support over the years and the inspiration of your memoir books, especially Deep in the Heart!
Bravery and persistence win the day! I’m so happy for you!!
That is great news!
Woohoo!!!!
Starred–hurrah! Well deserved, Luanne!
Thank you, Joy! I was pretty surprised!!!!
Congratulations, Luanne!
Thank you, Merril!
You’re welcome, Luanne!
Congratulations, Luanne! I can’t wait to get my copy!
Thanks so much, Windy!!! Hope to see you before very long!
Congratulations, Luanne!!! Scrap’s starred Kirkus review is very well-deserved. I was telling a memoir writer on Zoom last night all about your book. I look forward to hosting you on the blog tour. Sharing, of course!
Woot! Congratulations 🩷
Woo hoo! How exciting about the starred review. Congratulations!
Congrats!!!!