A few months ago, our advertising team informed me about an up-and-coming feel-good book featuring LGBTQ main characters and a storyline centered on competitive quilting. Naturally, I was intrigued. They mentioned that the author was very outgoing and eager to promote his debut novel, so naturally I reached out to him, and thankfully, he graciously agreed to do this interview! Let’s hear the story behind his debut novel Stitched and find out how Eli McCann finds that time to write between being a dad, a lawyer and managing everything else that life throws at us every single day. Stitched by Eli McCann A hilarious, heartwarming debut novel about competitive quilting, unlikely friendships, and found family. “Bursting at the seams with humor and genuinely tender, touching moments.” — KIRKUS REVIEWS Betty Lou Dearden has been a member of the Ogden Quilters Association for more than 20 years when it’s announced that the biggest quilting competition in the country is coming to Utah. With the clock ticking and a chance to finally beat their long-time rival quilting circle, the women welcome two young gay men to their group as they bicker their way to an award-worthy entry. With disarming humor and extraordinary