I had the fun (and honor) of speaking at both the Southern Festival of Books (Nashville) and the West Virginia Book Festival (Charleston, WV) this past weekend. It was a whirlwind, but a fun one!In Charleston, I shared a panel with Lynn Austin and Julie Klassen, and I have to say… I love these women! I really enjoyed the time with them as well as the chance to meet readers. I only wish I were taller... Maybe I can get my hair to go bigger somehow. Hmmmm....
Here are some glimpses from the weekend…
Having fun with new friends Mary Jane Henry and Donna Tuma at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. Oh my gracious, these ladies are a hoot! I could get into some serious trouble with these gals! ; )
Loved meeting Susan McGuire at the West Virginia Book Festival. She picked me up from the airport Saturday night. Doesn't she look so official with her headset?
Julie, Toni Blessing (our contact for the WV Book Festival), Lynn, and me at the booksigning that followed our panel presentation
Apparently SOMEONE forgot to tell me to wear a dress. Sheesh! Felt like I needed to repent or something...
Oh! This was hysterical! First, this is Dwight Baker, CEO of Baker Books. He and Dave Lewis (who was off doing something very important when I snapped this photo) were manning the booth at the Southern Festival of Books here in Nashville. Anyway… I grabbed a Diet Pepsi before I left the house for the festival and tried all the way downtown to get it open. To no avail! So when I got to the booth, I asked Dwight if he would open it for me. And…ROFLOL… he couldn't open it either. After he muttered some comment like, "Thanks for making me question my manhood," I just laughed and set the bottle by the trash can. Then a few minutes later, I look over and see him with a set of pliers prying that Pepsi bottle open. Oh so funny… But he did it! Thanks, Dwight! Loved the Pepsi, and being at the festival with you and Dave.
At the booksigning following the presentation in Nashville. Love her jacket, and wanted to trade. And I totally forgot that I wore the same sweater to both festivals. LOL! Oh well…I told you the weekend was a blurrrr. Next time I'm wearing a dress! : }
One week from today To Whisper Her Name releases! Woohoo! I'm so excited to share this story with y'all. If ebooks are your edition of choice then be sure and grab this one for the special PRE-order price of $4.99. But on PRE-orders only. Which means you need to order it from Kindle, Nook, and iBook before next Tuesday. Hope you enjoy!
Have you ever been to a book festival? These were my firsts this weekend, but definitely not my last. I loved every minute!
Tammy
Oh Tam! What a weekend for you. Getting up to no end of mischief with your friends again. Loved the story about your diet pepsi..lucky for you, Dwight was there to take control of the situation.LOL
ReplyDeleteAs for your mode of dress? Weeell..You'd look GREAT in anything,so I truly wouldn't worry and I thought your sweater was fine anyway!:)
Congrats on your book being released next week..oh dear.... another trip over in my private plane to catch the goodies.(I wish!)LOL!
On a more serious note,may I reiterate my request that I put on Robin's Post last night?
Please dear friends, would you pray for our dear Judy for a speedy recovery. She is quite unwell and I'm sure she would appreciate it.
Thank You.
Oh Tammy...you are so cute! I'm still chuckling at your "need to repent" comment, but I think you looked lovely in your sweater with stripes. ~ As I've said before--your energy AMAZES me! Don't know how you do all that you do--and still have time (and a clear mind, LOL) to write. However, I'm very thankful you DO write, because your books are wonderful! Hope this week will be a little calmer for you, sweet friend (wish I could deliver a pan of warm brownies to your door right now*sigh*). ~ Hugs, Patti Jo
ReplyDeletep.s. Rosie, am praying for our precious Judy, and thank you for letting us know about her.
Morning, Rosie (at least it's morning over here). And yes, Judy's not feeling well right now.
ReplyDeleteJudy, we love you, lady, and are praying for you. I just wrote you a small tome full of advice that I'll know you'll want to heed immediately. ; } But seriously, we love you and are praying!
Blessings on your day, Miss Rosie!
Morning Patti Jo! Thanks for your sweet words, friend, and for the cyber brownies! Is it lovely there in GA? I always loved fall in ATL. It's so gorgeous here.
ReplyDeleteI just snapped a picture of a tree in our front yard with the sun shining through the reddish leaves. Breathtaking. Funny how the process of nature going dormant (basically dying, in a sense) can be so beautiful. I think there's a spiritual lesson in there somewhere, for sure...
Hi y'all!
ReplyDeleteI know it's late, but I figured I'd throw in my 2 cents in case someone is still up. Tammy you have been a super busy lady, I'm just wondering how Mr. Jack is holding up with you not being there? HMMM? A little Doggie neglect sounds like to me. Do I need to make a phone call? LOL Just joking. But it has been exciting hearing about your adventures. So very happy for you lady and can't wait to get your new book. I pre-ordered it about a month ago and Amazon says I should get it by October 29th. I went with the regular book as oppose to the ebook. I love the cover.
And yes I am praying for our dear Judy. Sending her cyber chicken soup and corn bread muffins and lots of hugs.
Waving at Rosie, Patti Jo and Catherine! Sending you love ladies! And to all enjoy this great Autumn weather the Lord has blessed us with!
Hey Veronica! Great to "see" you, lady. Always is! Jack is doing very well, though he doesn't like it much when I'm gone. Joe says he sits at the window looking out, waiting. Bless him. We love our dogs, don't we?
ReplyDeleteHope work is going well for you. I'm praying for you now, knowing you're making such an impact on the lives you come in contact with. Hugs from TN!