Kathy Patrick

Today I want to celebrate my larger-than-life, late-bloomer friend Kathy Patrick, owner of the world’s only combination beauty salon/bookstore; founder of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club; and a tireless promoter of authors and literacy. In finding a way to simultaneously satisfy her two passions, books and beauty, she's learned some valuable--and humorous--lessons.

Now she's published a memoir, reading guide and cookbook rolled into one titled The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life. (That’s Kathy in full Pulpwood Queen regalia on the cover.) With a heart that's even bigger than her "go to town" hair and a story that will make you laugh until you cry, Kathy reminds us that we're never too old to achieve our dreams--or play dress up!

To learn more about Kathy and her new book, go to www.beautyandthebook.com.