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lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Phillip Cornell and his new
book, “Vacation to Graceland”! For other
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Vacation
to Graceland
by Phillip Cornell
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GENRE:
Vacation/Comedy/Adventure
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BLURB:
A
man, his mother, his sister, his granny, his niece, and his nephew make a trip
to Memphis Tennessee for a family reunion. During the course of the trip, the
family encounter a series of circumstances that mold the trip into an
unforgettable experience. Through the arguing and internal bickering within the
group, they come together and strengthen the blood bond they share with each
other. Reflecting on each and every situation encountered, the man realizes the
trip is an overall social, emotional, and educational journey.
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EXCERPT ONE:
The
idea of a family trip started, when my mom devised a plan to take my granny on
a weekend trip. This was difficult because my granny was on a weekly dialysis
schedule, so my mom had to come up with a way to keep her schedule and
transport her from one city to the next without any problems. My grandma had
been on dialysis for the past 2 ½ years, and with her increasing age and
decreasing health, she needed more attention from care givers and family
members.
The
living arrangement in my mom’s house was setup like this. My mom, my sister
Brandi, and my granny all lived there constantly. My other sister Crissy and
her children did not live there, but they would visit often. I myself would
visit quite often also. My job was 2 miles from my mom’s house, so it was
nothing for me to visit on my lunch break or when I got off work. My granny
anticipated me coming over many times. She would cook a meal for me, and place
my name on the plate. It was not the perfect living arrangement, but it
definitely had a strong family feel tied into it.
My
granny kept close tabs on what my mom and sister were always doing, because
that is just who she was. She still liked to get out the house ever once in a
while. Her favorite pastime was people watching. If there was one thing that
she enjoyed, it was talking about other people. This is a trait that has been
handed down from generation to generation, and I myself am guilty of doing it
also. Discussing people in a humorous light, that downgrades their physical
appearance or personality, is second nature to me now. I can easily do it
without any effort or stress. The thoughts just come to my head, and I let the
mild form of slander flow. I have never been embarrassed of this, and like me,
my granny has never been either.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Phillip
Cornell is a college graduate. He gained his degree in Biological Sciences, and
currently works at a local pharmacy. He
is the only son of Harron and Connie Cornell, and the youngest of 3 children.
In 2006 his father passed away due to colon cancer, and his mom became an
inspiration to him and his family in the way she supported everyone. He has a
passion for all types of competitive activity, with sports being the favorite.
Overall he lives for different experiences to stimulate the mind, and firmly
believes that life is something that has to be lived, read about, and
dissected. His biggest weakness is beautiful women, and the thought of being a
failure. Firmly believing everyone deserves their moment no matter how long or
short it is, Phillip listens to anyone who has something to say. The more he
writes. The more he realizes what he creates, is something that needs to be
shared with someone other than himself.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
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during the tour.
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the excerpt today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt, sounds like a promising read, Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover and would love to read your book.
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