Ask the Author: Celeste Fletcher McHale

“I'll be answering questions about The Secret to Hummingbird Cake and my new book, The Sweet Smell of Magnolias & Memories this week! Holla!” Celeste Fletcher McHale

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No question to ask?....Really enjoyed listening to this audio book. I am a 2 year breast cancer survivor and its still hard to swallow anything that is cancer related but I'm so thankful that I was given the opportunity to share my experience with others that are affected by any type of cancer. I actually was balling on my way to work as I listened to that tragic moment. I am recommending to all my reading friends.
Celeste Fletcher McHale Oh, Martha, I am so sorry you had to deal with cancer, and so thankful you are a survivor! My sister had lymphoma and has been cancer free nearly nine years now. She told me the other day how much it had changed her outlook on life. I am sure that is true for you, as well.

I am so glad you enjoyed the book and although I hate you cried, I am also pleased that it touched you. Hummingbird is based on a true story and I will miss my friend for the rest of my life.

If you get a chance, check out my new book that just released, The Sweet Smell of Magnolias & Memories. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me!
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No question but just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book. Being a "Girl Raised in the South", I easily identified with the small town environment and the hospitality and friendship. I, too, lost a dear friend to cancer and your book brought back the bittersweet memories in a positive way. I so hope there will be more?
Celeste Fletcher McHale Thank you, Wanda. I'm sorry about your friend. It's hard to say goodbye, isn't it? I don't know if you are aware, but Hummingbird is a true story. I still think about her every day.

My new book, The Sweet Smell of Magnolias & Memories, came out yesterday. I hope you will enjoy it, too!
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Just finished your book and was wondering when you'll have another one ready? Yes, I cried during the last few chapter. And yes, I got aggravated, sometimes, with some of the main characters, but it really turned out o.k. Loved "The Secret to Hummingbird Cake!"
Celeste Fletcher McHale Hi, Gina. I'm glad it turned out okay for you! Hummingbird is base on a true story, so I wasn't able to "make" Carrigan (me) anything except who an what she was. I became a different and better person after "Laine" passed away, but I didn't want to sugar coat the truth.

I will have a new book out in May of this year. The Sweet Smell of Magnolias & Memories. I hope you enjoy it!
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No question to ask; just wanted to say I LOVED this book & can't wait to read more from you (I hope there will be more?). I lost my Mother to cancer & felt so much reality in this book. I am sorry for your loss, yet grateful at the same time that you shared with us through this story. Thank you again for a wonderful book. I am recommending it to all of my reading friends.
Celeste Fletcher McHale Holly, thank you so much!

I am so sorry about your Mom. It seems cancer somehow touches us all at some point in our lives. I'm so glad you found something to help you in this book. About 90% of it is a true story. Just some of the events happened at different times. I still miss her everyday.

Thank you again for reaching out.

Celeste
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I wasn't aware that you had lost a friend to cancer, that explains the very human feelings that I receive from Hummingbird Cake,,I had two very close friends die May 21 , 2016 from cancer and reading this book helped release some of the feelings I had been holding inside, plus a lot of tears. This was such a blessing,,,Thank You,,,,I'll look for future books from you ?. Gardening Lady
Celeste Fletcher McHale Aww, Linda, I am so sorry to hear that. It's hard to let go of those tears, isn't it? And we feel so much better after we cry! Thank you for reaching out!
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Hi Celeste! You've said The Secret to Hummingbird Cake is based on a true story. Are all the characters in the book real? Like Otis? Haha.
Celeste Fletcher McHale Hi Molly....yep...based on a true story. Most of the characters are real, and some characters are a few people I know all rolled into one. ;) But I'll never tell!
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