The Mind Reels
Cynthia W. GentryMusings on writing and books, movies and TV shows, sex and parenting. Not necessarily in that order.
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Going to San Diego Comic-Con 2026?
A short post today…
If you’re headed to San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, stop by Abrams Books’ Booth #1216 on Friday, July 24, between 2:30-3:30 p.m. to grab a free advance reader copy (ARC)1 of Her Life in Ruins, while supplies last.
Ab...
Breaking news! My book made Publishers Weekly's Fall 2026 Longlist!
Some good news! Publishers Weekly recently published their Fall 2026 Preview of new books, and Her Life in Ruins earned a spot on the Romance longlist! I’m so honored that they selected my book, and I’m grateful to the editors at PW and my...
I love my book cover!
A few months ago, I shared that my debut novel will be published by akaSTORY/Abrams Books in January 2027. Today, I’m so excited to show you the cover of Her Life in Ruins!
Ta-da!
Feast your eyes on this fun book cover! I still can’t...
Big news: I GOT A BOOK DEAL!
I’ve been keeping a big secret, and now I can finally share it. I’m beyond thrilled to announce that my debut novel Her Life in Ruins has been bought by akaSTORY, a new imprint of Abrams Books, at auction in a two-book deal!!!1
Here’s the...
10 Things I've Learned about Empty Nesting
The mom in this photo is definitely not wondering how she’ll put up with her husband’s snoring.
Our son just left for his junior year of college, which seems outrageous and impossible. It occurred to me that I might learned a few things ov...
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Author, HER LIFE IN RUINS (out 1/5/27 from akaSTORY/Abrams), a Publishers Weekly Fall 2026 Romance longlist pick. Archaeology and art crime nerd. Perpetually undercaffeinated. I write here about writing (of course), culture, and empty nesting.
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