Do you have one minute and fifteen seconds?

If you do, take a look at this video by Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Scroll down the left side of the page just a bit and you'll see the video under "check out related media."

I like that Ms. Simonson confesses why she didn't write something dark or gritty! We like dark and gritty, but sometimes we need a little something different.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812981227/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1J2EDAFS1KS8YYQQDQDJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

I just finished this novel, and loved it for an escape from everyday life in Jacksonville, NC.

I found it hilarious in parts. The Major is something else. And so is Mrs. Ali.