A Hernando County author has found inspiration for her new book, “The Turnip House,” while traveling in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The author, whose name was not provided, was walking through La Fabrica, an art gallery located in a former fabric mill, when she saw a unique couch that sparked her creativity.
The couch, which she described as a “razy couch,” was an old camelback couch with a patchwork of burned velvet fabric in brilliant hues. The author was so taken with the couch that it inspired her to write a new book about a house that has lived in a small town by the river for 150 years. The book follows the house’s history and its fondness for the women who lived in it, especially its current tenant, Max.
The author recently learned that her publisher wants to publish “The Turnip House.” The book’s plot involves Max, who makes a couch similar to the one she saw in Mexico and sells it to her art dealer, Bobby. The author’s husband, Peter, and she were considering moving from their apartment at Casa de los Soles but decided not to, allowing her to continue working on her book.
The author’s experience in Mexico and her love for the “razy couch” have led to the creation of a new literary work that will soon be available to readers. More information about the book’s release date and availability will be provided as it becomes known.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
Sources: Hernando Sun
