Victoria Ferguson was the first to have her copies of 'Island Salt' autographed by author Sydney Watson during the recent book signing at the Garden of the Groves. Mrs. Watson was amazed at the number of supporters who turned out for the occasion and purchased her book. (Garden of the Groves photo)
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Last Wednesday, June 2nd, author Sydney Watson launched her newest novel 'Island Salt' in Grand Bahama. Over two hundred and fifty supporters tuned out at the Garden of the Groves to purchase her book, get their copy signed, and enjoy a reading by the author from her fast paced island thriller.
"What a fantastic turn-out and a beautiful venue for the launching of Island Salt. The night couldn't have been better!" exclaimed Watson. "Since then, my phone has been ringing off the hook. Janice Cartwright has requested a book signing in Nassau, June 26th, at Buy the Book and Island Salt is already on its way there. There are blogs asking for more - "When is the sequel coming out?" And yes, the sequel is started!"
Watson, a former English Professor and Florida native, moved to Grand Bahama six years ago to begin writing her novel while her husband worked in the yacht industry. Though she ended up working full time as an English teacher she managed to write on school holidays and on weekends, finally completing her novel last year, and publishing her novel this month.
Island Salt, is set in a legendary bone fishing lodge on Grand Bahama, which becomes the vortex for murder and misplaced loyalty. In the heat of the tropics, the book's hero, Kit MacKane, struggles to keep the family business alive as she is confronted with the disappearance of her brother, a murdered fishing guide, and the unexpected return of her Cuban lover who left her twelve years earlier. Between the challenges of island life and her passion for Bartlett Menendez, she finds herself almost destroyed when she discovers Menendez's true motive - to own Island Salt - at any price. Kit must rely upon her own instincts when those she trusts betray her while a killer is on the loose at Island Salt.
Watson's book is currently available at the Garden of the Groves book store and on barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com, the worlds’ leading book sales websites. Various signings are scheduled throughout the summer in Florida, noted Watson, and she will also travel to North Florida; St. Augustine, and the Jacksonville Beach area, ending on Captiva Island. "People who started the book last weekend said they couldn't put it down. It's such a great thrill to hear these comments," said Watson, "and I am so thankful for all the support I have been given by the Grand Bahama community."
