Introducing Greetings from Tucson
Inspired by a true story
Greetings from Tucson was inspired by my grandmother’s early life. At a young age, she and her sisters were left parentless—forced to move thousands of miles away from one another.
Two sisters remained in Connecticut, while two were adopted and moved across country to Arizona. They stayed in touch and grew their bond through the art of letter writing, far before social media or email made life simpler.
Welcome! It’s so nice to meet you.
I’m Cherie. I’m the author of Greetings from Tucson, which is my first published novel. Explore the site to learn about me, the book, and why it’s so important to me!
Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations on the Greetings from Tucson cover
Cover design, illustrations, and layout designed by Jordan Bernard
Some facts about the book
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Letters tell the story
There is a letter at the beginning of every chapter in Greetings from Tucson. These letters are the heart of the story and shine a light on the sisters’ relationship in a new way.
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Illustrations bring it to life
My talented book designer hand drew illustrations that are scattered throughout the book. Not only are they beautiful but they help the story come to life!
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Greetings from...Connecticut?
I went back and forth on the title of the book. Letters from my Sisters? Hello from Waterbury? But then I was inspired by a vintage postcard and Greetings from Tucson was born.
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My favorite chapter
My favorite chapter in the book is called "Wildflowers." I wrote this chapter with a specific part of my hometown in mind. I remember writing it in the dead of winter, but I could almost smell the wildflowers as I wrote this scene!
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"Good for the soul" fiction
Not only did I want the book to be a love story between four sisters, but I needed it to make me feel good. Their relationship, the letters, the LOVE, the ending—it gives me all the feels, and I hope it gives you all the good feels, too!
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Vintage vibes
Greetings from Tucson takes place in the 1940s, 1950s, and beyond. The nostalgia of these decades was so fun to write about! There's even a train scene with a sleeping cabin and luggage trunks.
“I think about my mother.
I think about my father.
I think about my sisters.
I think about what our lives could have been.”
– Cookie, Greetings from Tucson
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