If you’re making the rounds to your favorite blogs today, chances are you’ve already encountered the name Patry Francis because I’m only one of 300—yes 300—authors and bloggers who are out there today plugging the paperback release of Patry’s debut novel, The Liar’s Diary.

It all started several months ago when Patry revealed on her popular blog that she was battling an aggressive form of cancer. Knowing that she wouldn’t have the strength to get out there and promote her paperback release her friends, spearheaded by Susan Henderson and others, rallied together asking bloggers to conduct a ‘cyber tour’ to get the word out about Patry’s book.

Having met Patry last year at the Backspace Conference, I didn’t think twice about signing up. Apparently 299 others felt the same way. To learn more about Patry, I highly recommend her blog and while you’re there, take a moment to check out her website and her book trailer.

I wish Patry a full and speedy recovery.  In addition to sending out prayers, another wonderful way to support Patry would be to buy a copy or two of her novel. I assure you, you won’t be sorry. Luckily for her fans and those who will be discovering her writing for the first time, Patry is a courageous fighter and we can all look forward to many more novels from her in the future.

“The new questions and revelations just keep coming…Readers will be heartily rewarded.”—Ladies’ Home Journal


When new music teacher Ali Mather enters Jeanne Cross’s quiet suburban life, she brings a jolt of energy that Jeanne never expected.   Ali has a magnetic personality and looks to match, drawing attention from all quarters.  Nonetheless, Jeanne and Ali develop a friendship based on their mutual vulnerabilities THE LIAR’S DIARY is the story of Ali and Jeanne’s friendship, and the secrets they both keep.

Jeanne’s secrets are kept to herself; like her son’s poor report card and husband’s lack of interest in their marriage.  Ali’s secrets are kept in her diary, which holds the key to something dark: her fear that someone has been entering her house when she is not at home.  While their secrets bring Jeanne and Ali together, it is this secret that will drive them apart.  Jeanne finds herself torn between her family and her dear friend in order to protect the people she loves.

A chilling tour of troubled minds, THE LIAR’S DIARY questions just how far you’ll go for your family and what dark truths you’d be willing to admit—even to yourself.

Patry Francis is a three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize whose work has appeared in the Tampa Review, Colorado Review, Ontario Review, and the American Poetry Review. She is also the author of the popular blogs, simplywait.blogspot.com and waitresspoems.blogspot.com. This is her first novel.  Please visit her website at www.patryfrancis.com.

“Twists and turns but never lets go.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean

“A quirky, well-written and well-constructed mystery with an edge.”—Publishers Weekly

“Outright chilling.”—New York Daily News

“Genuinely creepy…The unlikely friendship between a small-town school secretary and a flamboyant teacher proves deadly in this psychological murder mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A twisting ride full of dangerous curves and jaw-dropping surprises.  This is one of my favorite reads of the year!”—Tess Gerristen, bestselling author of The Mephisto Club

“Francis draws and tense and moody picture of the perfect home and family being peeled back secret by secret…Four Stars.”—Romantic Times