~ Jon James
A Maine mother and daughter are putting a creative twist on storytelling by delivering their mystery novel one chapter at a time through the mail.
If I’m being honest (and you know I am), I’m not sure I would trust the USPS enough to get me the storiesx` in time for me to finish them before I croak!
Julene Gervais and her mother, Judy Britt, came up with the idea during a road trip to Florida. Instead of publishing a traditional book, they created “Dear Tommy,” a serialized mystery sent monthly through the U.S. Postal Service.
Each handwritten envelope includes the next chapter along with small gifts such as recipe cards, postcards and coasters. Britt also weaves her Irish heritage into the story.
Gervais writes each chapter, while Britt, a former schoolteacher, edits the manuscripts. Readers can also share feedback through an online reading room, allowing the authors to shape the story as it unfolds before the completed novel is released at the end of the year.
The pair has attracted subscribers across Maine and several other states, combining the joy of reading with the excitement of receiving something special in the mail.
Learn more about these ladies here!
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