Pach's Place (pronounced Patches) is South Tampa's answer to "Cheers." In this neighborhood eatery, open for breakfast and lunch, everybody knows your name. My husband suggested the owners put one of those in/out planners on the wall so we regulars can move our little button to the "in" position when we arrive.
This is one of the few real restaurants I mention in my novel, "Obedient Heart." The characters meet there for breakfast on several occasions, and FBI agents nab one of the villains (after he finished his omelet).
I spoke with a member of the staff about being featured in my novel. He whole-heartedly agreed to allow me to host a book signing event there. A professionally designed poster, with the book cover on it, will read, "Look for Pach's Place on Page --- of Obedient Heart!"
Named for the original owner, the late Al Pach, this little diner kept it's small-town neighborhood flavor. All the more reason to use it as a source of nourishment for Jennifer Ryaan and her friends in "Obedient Heart."
http://www.pachsplace.com/
The completed, award-winning novel of 100k words is presently in a holding pattern, while my agent Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary Agency, shops it to publishers. Go Joyce!
www.hartlineliterary.com
Monday, May 2, 2011
Pach's Place in "Obedient Heart"
Pach's Place (pronounced Patches) is South Tampa's answer to "Cheers." In this neighborhood eatery, open for breakfast and lunch, everybody knows your name. My husband suggested the owners put one of those in/out planners on the wall so we regulars can move our little button to the "in" position when we arrive.
This is one of the few real restaurants I mention in my novel, "Obedient Heart." The characters meet there for breakfast on several occasions, and FBI agents nab one of the villains (after he finished his omelet).
I spoke with a member of the staff about being featured in my novel. He whole-heartedly agreed to allow me to host a book signing event there. A professionally designed poster, with the book cover on it, will read, "Look for Pach's Place on Page --- of Obedient Heart!"
Named for the original owner, the late Al Pach, this little diner kept it's small-town neighborhood flavor. All the more reason to use it as a source of nourishment for Jennifer Ryaan and her friends in "Obedient Heart."
http://www.pachsplace.com/
The completed, award-winning novel of 100k words is presently in a holding pattern, while my agent Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary Agency, shops it to publishers. Go Joyce!
www.hartlineliterary.com
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Wow! It seems like your novel is going to have a great storyline. I love how you have incorporated a real location. Sounds interesting and I look forward to getting to read it soon!
ReplyDeleteI'LL BE GLAD TO READ IT AGAIN AND DO A BOOK REVIEW FOR YOU.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun girls' day it'd be to attend your book signing together at Pach's!
ReplyDeleteI always ask this of writers: Does using a real location for a novel's setting help you or limit you? A real place is easier to describe, but if the plot takes an unexpected turn, knowing a place too well might leave you "stuck." What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI love reading your stories, can't wait to get this book in hand. Do you know where I can buy it?
ReplyDeleteGwynn MIller
Pach's is one of my favorite meeting spots. It's like one big family. Good luck with your book. I collect books written about Tampa. Looking forward to the book signing. Laura
ReplyDeleteI am always interested in reading literary works by debuting authors, especially if the story line has a mystery for me to ponder. I will watch for this book, I suppose it will be available at Amazon.com.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you.
Karen Twinneg
So eager to get a copy of your book when it comes out. We'll be sure to see you at Pach's for the signing in the (hopefully) not to distant future. Lou Young
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