


The Summer of Collins by Gail Newman
Well-known author, Blair Jackson, decides to spend the summer in the mountains of the Poconos rather than the sand and surf of the Hamptons. Seeking respite from a recent breakup and struggling to finish her current mystery novel, she hopes this trip will be just what she needs. While her friend and agent Julia supports Blairs decision, her main objective is to get Blair to finish the book. But unbeknownst to both of them is what the impact of meeting a little blond-haired boy named Collins, along with his Aunt Haven and grandparents are going to take on both of their plans for the summer.
2024 GCLS Goldie Finalist
Well-known author, Blair Jackson, decides to spend the summer in the mountains of the Poconos rather than the sand and surf of the Hamptons. Seeking respite from a recent breakup and struggling to finish her current mystery novel, she hopes this trip will be just what she needs. While her friend and agent Julia supports Blairs decision, her main objective is to get Blair to finish the book. But unbeknownst to both of them is what the impact of meeting a little blond-haired boy named Collins, along with his Aunt Haven and grandparents are going to take on both of their plans for the summer.
2024 GCLS Goldie Finalist
Well-known author, Blair Jackson, decides to spend the summer in the mountains of the Poconos rather than the sand and surf of the Hamptons. Seeking respite from a recent breakup and struggling to finish her current mystery novel, she hopes this trip will be just what she needs. While her friend and agent Julia supports Blairs decision, her main objective is to get Blair to finish the book. But unbeknownst to both of them is what the impact of meeting a little blond-haired boy named Collins, along with his Aunt Haven and grandparents are going to take on both of their plans for the summer.
2024 GCLS Goldie Finalist
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Gail is a native of Long Island, New York, currently living and working near Virginia Beach. Discovering a long-forgotten manuscript, Gail was excited with the prospect of trying her hand at writing again. Her mind opened to new ideas which culminated in her writing Sunlight in the Shadows.
Excited by new thoughts and ideas, Gail plans to continue writing and sharing her stories.
Gail and her wife Elise split their time between Virginia and their second home on Shelter Island which they love to fill with friends and family.