Carrabelle author tells story of love and redemption

From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, Downtown Books welcomes the community to meet Carrabelle author Cindy Neel, author of "The Potter's Wife: A Story of Second Chances."

Devastated by the sudden death of her husband, Mandy Bowls is sleepwalking through life until a new neighbor intervenes. With Grace's aid, Mandy begins to heal - only to be dealt another crushing blow. The ensuing story of grief, healing, deception, and the power of love, all set against the backdrop of a pottery shop on Florida's Gulf Coast, is certain to appeal to fans of Connie May Fowler and Anita Shreve.

Copies of "The Potter's Wife" will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

Neel and her husband of 29 years live in Carrabelle. Her compassion has informed her life's ministry, helping the homeless and feeding the hungry. She is Gulf State Community Bank's human resource officer.

Downtown Books is at 67 Commerce Street in Apalachicola, across from the Post Office. For more information, or to reserve your copy of "The Potter's Wife," call the bookstore at 653-1290.