The Knitting Diaries

I just finished a book written by Danielle Steel I was reading yesterday. Then this morning I picked up one of the new books I purchased written by Debbie Macomber called The Knitting Diaries

The Knitting Diaries: An Anthology (A Blossom Street Novel)

I would like to let you know this new novel showcases stories by three different authors. Inside you will find Debbie Macomber, Christine Skye, and Susan Mallery.

Each of the story’s themes are based on knitting. I would like to let you know there is two authors I hadn’t heard of before I picked up The Knitting Diaries.

I can’t wait to read three new author’s work. I would like to see how there writing compares to Debbie Macomber, Danielle Steel, and Jackie Collins.

The second story you will find inside The Knitting Diaries was written by Susan Mallery who contributed Coming Unraveled.

The third book you will find inside this novel was written by Christina Skye who published Return To Summer Island and was nice enough to included it.

Be watching in the next week or two as I will be back with a complete review of each story inside The Knitting Diaries. Although in the meantime I have a question for you. Have you read any of the stories inside The Knitting Diaries? If so, what did you think of the stories and why?

Knitting is many things to many people

Knitting is a way of life

Widow Anne Marie Roche and her adopted daughter, ten-year-old Ellen, have each written a list of twenty wishes—on which they included learning to knit.

Like many of their dreams, it’s come true, and now they knit every day. But Ellen has quietly added a twenty-first wish: that her mom will fall in love with Tim, Ellen’s birth father, who has recently entered their lives.

Knitting is a passion.

Coming Unraveled by Susan Mallery

When Robyn Mulligan’s dreams of becoming a Broadway star give way to an intense longing for her childhood home, she decides it’s time to make a fresh start back in Texas, running her grandmother’s knitting store.

But the handsome, hot-tempered T. J. Passman—who’s joined the shop’s knitting circle—isn’t making it easy. If he can learn to trust Robyn and overcome his tragic past, they just might discover a passion like no other.

Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books about the relationships that define women’s lives–romance, friendship, family.

With compassion and humor, Susan keenly observes how people think and feel, in stories that take readers on an emotional journey. Sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, and always uplifting,

Susan’s books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list, thanks to her ever growing legions of fans.

Critics, too, have heaped praise on “the new queen of romantic fiction.” (Walmart) Booklist says, “Romance novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling,” and RT Book Reviews puts her “in a class by herself!”

Although Susan majored in accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool’s Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Seattle with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Animals play a big role in her books, as well, as she believes they’re an integral component to a happy life.

Visit Susan online.

Knitting is a comfort.

Return to Summer Island by Christina Skye

After a devastating car accident, Caro McNeal finds healing on Oregon’s sleepy Summer Island, embraced by a community of knitters. She also finds meaning and purpose in the letters she exchanges with a marine serving in Afghanistan. But when life takes another unexpected turn, will Caro untangle her fears and pick up the threads of hope?

Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels she brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s books have spent over 990 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Sixteen of these novels hit the number one spot.

In 2016, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publications include A Girl’s Guide to Moving On (February), Sweet Tomorrows (August), and Twelve Days of Christmas (October) and an adult coloring book, The World of Debbie Macomber: Come Home to Color (April). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.

Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas,” Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved, and five crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a rating favorite for three seasons.

Macomber owns two businesses in Port Orchard, WA, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove Series. These include The Grey House Café, formerly the Victorian Rose Tea Room, featured in the Cedar Cove Series, and A Good Yarn Shop, introduced in her favorite Blossom Street novels. They located on the Village Square campus, which also serves as Debbie’s corporate headquarters.

She and her husband, Wayne, serve on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, and she is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie, and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington and winter in Florida.

Christina Skye

Christina Skye loves the power of the written word. The New York Times bestselling author of 36 novels, seven novellas and four non-fiction books still write longhand and when her characters refuse to behave.

She came to writing late. Once she realized that she could not become the heir to a small European mountain kingdom, the writing seemed like the next best thing. She is a pushover for Harris tweed, Scottish cashmere, handspun merino yarn, Shanghai Street dumplings, French Macarons and dark chocolate.

Not necessarily in that order.

After receiving her doctorate in classical Chinese literature, she traveled for five crazy years, working as a writer, translator, and consultant to travel magazines. National tourist agencies, importers, apparel companies and museums, including the National Geographic Society. The Asia Society and the American Museum of Natural History, spending most of that time in Asia. Her mileage points were impressive.

Then the travel got old.

In 1990 she sold her first novel in six days. Since then, she has written five different series for six different publishers. She has appeared on ABC Worldwide News, Travel News Network, the Arthur Frommer Show, Geraldo, Voice of America, Looking East, and Good Morning, Arizona.

In 2013 her contemporary romance, The Accidental Bride, was chosen as one of the ten best romance novels of the year by prestigious Booklist Magazine. In 2015 the book was selected one of the 100 best books of the decade by the same premier review magazine. She is beyond thrilled by both honors.

The book also received a reviewer’s choice award from Romantic Times Magazine.

She is currently at work on a New Adult paranormal series and three new books in her Brides Club contemporary series, a spin-off of her emotionally gripping Summer Island titles. In 2016 she will have five books published in the latest Brides Club series, set on the ruggedly beautiful Oregon coast.

Christina loves to sew, knit lace on big needles, drink tea and uncover odd historical tidbits that she can weave into her storylines.

Visit her online at christinaskye.com for a glimpse into new books, strange research tidbits, great recipes and some of her all-time favorite knitting (and sewing!) patterns. Sign up for early notice of contests, discounts and book events at

I purchased this novel myself and the thoughts in this review are all mine. Although you will find Amazon links inside the post because I am a affiliate for Amazon. I will make a small percentage off any purchase; you earn using my links.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates