Review of fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff posted on 03032010 by rhapsodyinbooks if you are in the mood for a tearjerker romance that is predicable and not too intellectually challenging, this book will suit you. His credits include the emmywinning the wonder years, sisters, major dad, disneys tarzan, and dawsons creek as coexecutive producer. Kathleen mcinerney has narrated numerous audiobooks by bestselling authors such as emily giffin, danielle steel, jeffrey stepakoff, mary kay andrews, and linda castillo. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff overdrive. I was graciously provided an advanced reading copy of fireworks over toccoa by st. Fireworks over toccoa starts with the discovery of a glass bottle in lake hartwell that has not been opened since the late 1940s. Jeffrey stepakoff brings to the reader a stunning story of life in a rural georgia town that is suddenly swept if you enjoy fictionliterature and. I was lucky enough to be chosen to receive an advanced reading copy through the publisher via a goodreads giveaway and was so pleasantly surprised to discover id received. The passionate new novel by the author of fireworks over toccoa, grace lyndon is a rising ingenue in the world of perfumes and flavors. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff goodreads. Every so often that story comes along that reminds us of wha.
Kathleen mcinerney has narrated numerous audiobooks by bestselling authors such as emily giffin, danielle steel, jeffrey. Once youve read it, come back and tell me what you think. Jeffrey stepakoff lily davis woodward was married for just days before her husband was sent abroad to fight in world war ii. Jeffrey stepakoff s debut novel fireworks over toccoa was entertaining and romantic. For one, she and her family are treated almost as royalty in toccoa, georgia. If you liked fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff, here are some books like this. Mar 10, 2010 i see a book with nicholas sparks named emblazoned on the top though, and feel sort of turned off, hes just not the right author for me. Every so often a story comes along that reminds us of what its like to experience love for the first time against the odds, when you least expect it, and with such. Mar 30, 2010 fireworks over toccoa is a terrific storymoving, whimsical and original, a real pageturner destined for the big screen. Jeffrey stepakoff is an american television writer, producer, and author.
Veteran television writer stepakoff breathes new life into a familiar plot and setting in his debut novel. Books by jeffrey stepakoff authors like jeffrey stepakoff what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. While this book isnt set quite as far back as what i freuqently read, it was a supremely interesting book on life during world war ii in a small town in georgia. Are all the books on here going to be about the south or take place in the south. Jeffrey stepakoffs website is fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff. He attended the university of north carolina at chapel hill where he received a ba in journalism. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff thomas dunne books, 3302010 isbn.
Review of fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff. Fireworks over toccoa stepakoff, jeffrey, mcinerney, kathleen on. The city of toccoa celebrated the book release with a number of events culminating in a fireworks show in the evening. It is ostensibly a romance, and this was written by a man, which i foun to be interesting. Mar 15, 2011 fireworks over toccoa is a terrific storymoving, whimsical and original, a real pageturner destined for the big screen. Although the author did an excellent job of engaging the reader emotionally, there were several paragraphs that i found hard to read because they were basically one, long. This book is one of those books that changes or ruins you for the rest of your. In 1988, the day after getting his mfa in playwriting from carnegie mellon, he drove to hollywood where he began writing for film and television. Click to read more about fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff. It is 1945, the boys are coming home and toccoa, ga. Fireworks over toccoa, a novel written by jeffrey stepakoff and published by st. Jeffrey stepakoff has been writing professionally since receiving his mfa in playwriting from carnegie mellon in 1988. I have a copy of fireworks over toccoa signed by jeffrey stepakoff for one lucky reader.
Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. Read fireworks over toccoa a novel by jeffrey stepakoff available from rakuten kobo. Author of fireworks over toccoa, the orchard, and the melody of secrets, all from st. A devastating and poignant story, this debut novel will resonate with anyone who believes in love. Jeffrey stepakoff books list of books by author jeffrey. The georgia writers association april workshop features. It has a gorgeous cover of two people dancing in a field. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Author of the acclaimed novel, fireworks over toccoa.
Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff lesas book critiques. Jeffrey stepakoffs debut novel fireworks over toccoa was entertaining and romantic. Short but light, fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff is a nice novel and a quick read. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff i know what youre thinking.
Now he and the other solders are returning, and lily and the small town of toccoa, georgia. Veteran television writer stepakoff breathes new life into a familiar. About the author book widget see inside the book authors web site jeffrey on facebook jeffrey on. Joanne harris, international bestselling author of chocolat an unexpected love affair of lily davis, a ww ii bride, is brilliantly portrayed by jeffrey stepakoff. Fireworks over toccoa was a mixture of bridges of madison county and the note book for me. He lives with his family north of atlanta, georgia. Jeffrey stepakoff eightyfouryearold lily davis woodward looks back at a turning point in her life, when she had to choose between her world war ii soldier husband and the poor italian immigrant planning the. Lee fireworks over toccoa a novel por jeffrey stepakoff disponible en rakuten kobo. Stepakoff, a screenwriter and producer the wonder years, dawsons creek brings his considerable polish to this debut novel of starcrossed lovers. Most romances arent written by men, but jeffrey stepakoff does a great job with this book. Books by jeffrey stepakoff authors like jeffrey stepakoff.
The georgia writers association is hosting its second saturday author event on writing fiction for the first time on saturday, april 10 from 12. Fireworks over toccoa is set to be released march 30. The plot piqued my interest, but one of the cover blurbs mentioned. For lily davis, being the daughter of a coke executive has its rewards. Its the story of an elderly woman and her secret love affair during. Mar 29, 2010 fireworks over toccoa is set to be released march 30. Its the story of an elderly woman and her secret love affair during wwii in 1945. Martins press, is a love story that takes place in toccoa, ga. The story centers mainly around lily, and her memories as a young married woman from georgia. Author of the acclaimed novels, fireworks over toccoa and the orchard, he has also developed and written plays, tv pilots and major motion pictures. The answer to that question is no, but be forewarned now, i love the south and many of the books set there. Fireworks over toccoa is a terrific storymoving, whimsical and original, a real pageturner destined for the big screen. I so wanted to fall in love with jeffrey stepakoffs debut novel, fireworks over toccoa. I approached fireworks over toccoa by jeffery stepakoff with trepidation.
Review of fireworks over toccoa by jeffery stepakoff good. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff its rare that i would give a book five stars, but there isnt anything that i didnt absolutely love about fireworks over toccoa. Stepakoff is a member of the writers guild of america, the writers guild of canada, the screen actors guild, and iatse, and is a voting member of the academy of television arts and sciences. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff, paperback barnes. An item inside the jar unlocks the forgotten life of lily davis. A novel by jeffrey stepakoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I see a book with nicholas sparks named emblazoned on the top though, and feel sort of turned off, hes just not the right author for me. Fireworks over toccoa the never ending book basket. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff, paperback. Jeffrey stepakoff has written for more than a dozen different television series, including the emmywinning the wonder years, sisters, and dawsons creek, for which he was coexecutive producer. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jeffrey stepakoff has written for the emmywinning the wonder years, sisters, and dawsons creek, for which he was coexecutive producer.
Every so often that story comes along that reminds us of what its like to experience love for the first timeagainst th. Former hollywood writer, jeffrey stepakoff, will read from his first novel, fireworks over toccoa, and present the fiction writing workshop. Television writer stepakoff, author of billion dollar kiss 2007, turns to fiction with a sweet, nostalgic tale set at the end of world war ii. Fireworks over toccoa is a mosaic of all the emotions that only love can make possible. Book clubs contacts with a sweeping thirtyyear career in the development and production of film, television, publishing, animation, and digital media, jeffrey stepakoff is an accomplished producer, screenwriter, novelist, and entertainment industry expert. I cannot get into his books, but a few of my friends can. Fireworks over toccoa by jeffrey stepakoff librarything. Her husband was deployed days after they married and was overseas serving during wwii.
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