"More Than Halfway There": Life is Unexpected

On Sunday, February 23, from 1:00-2:00pm, David Hartshorn, author of More Than Halfway There, will host an Author Talk at the Storyteller’s Cottage to discuss his book. Admission includes light refreshments, and David will have signed copies of his book available for purchase. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased here: https://www.storytellerscottage.com/bookings-checkout/author-talk-with-david-hartshorn

ABOUT THE BOOK: Life has turned sour for Jake Taylor. Recent misfortunes have caused him to abandon a thriving Philadelphia law practice, as well as his love interest of more than 20 years, and retreat to his hometown of Jackson Meadows, New Hampshire. Lonely and disillusioned, Jake takes up solitary residence in his boyhood home, where he hopes to sort matters out in private and piece his life back together. He soon discovers, however, that it’s impossible to hide out in a small town. Like it or not, Jake is inescapably drawn into the lives of his demented father who now lives in a nursing home, the boyhood friend who was once like his brother, and the girlfriend he hasn’t seen since high school. These individuals, together with a host of colorful Jackson Meadows locals, have lessons to teach Jake about accepting life and all its imperfect offerings. Sad, funny, insightful, and ultimately heartwarming, Jake’s journey is everything he didn’t expect it to be.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Hartshorn grew up in Lancaster, NH, and is an honors graduate of Middlebury College with a degree in American Literature. He currently lives in Burlington, CT, where he is a practicing trial attorney. More Than Halfway There is his first novel.

The Storyteller’s Cottage is located in a vintage Victorian house in the center of historic Simsbury, CT, and hosts all manner of immersive literary events throughout the year, including Agatha Christie inspired live murder mystery parties, Great Gatsby themed Jazz Supper Clubs, fascinating close-up illusions at Fine Parlor Magic nights, a Literary Dinner Party series on select evenings at midnight, and more.

The Storyteller's Cottage is located at 750 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Parking for The Storyteller's Cottage is free, and is available on the street in front of the building, and in the Fiddler's Green parking lot on Wilcox Street (behind the house). For more information, please call 860-877-6099 or visit www.StorytellersCottage.com.