Veronica Randolph Batterson's Blog, page 5

Wobblers Still Hurt if They Hit You in the Head

In January, this blog will have its first anniversary. Started as one of my 2012 New Year's resolutions, I had no idea how I'd come up with material to sustain it. Yes, I'm a writer but I would rather work on my latest book instead of posting here in order to keep things updated and fresh. It was suggested to me that I should start a blog to get my work "out there" and to sell books. So I did and the appropriately named "Reluctant Blogger" came to be. Everything I've written has been varied based on my own interests.

Which brings me to the topic of my latest post...Peyton Manning. I have been following the Denver Broncos quarterback since he played in college at the University of Tennessee.

To read more of this post, "Wobblers Still Hurt if They Hit You in the Head", please visit my blog at http://www.veronicarbatterson.blogspo....

Thanks to all for reading.

Thanks to Joliet Public Library for Hosting a Successful 2012 Author Fair

I'd like to thank the staff of the Joliet Public Library in Joliet, IL for hosting another great Author Fair, and for inviting me to participate. Once again, a success!

The publicity provided to the authors in attendance was greatly appreciated. Each author was promoted and links were provided to their websites via the library's website and Facebook page. Thank you! This no doubt helped in book sales and public interest.

Authors were treated to a complimentary lunch and gift bag for attending, in addition to any sales we made...nice touches to make us feel welcome.

Kudos on a successful 2012 Author Fair!

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Joliet Public Library's Regional Author Fair

For anyone in the Joliet, Illinois area on Saturday, October 13th, consider stopping by the Joliet Public Library's Author Fair. Held at the Black Road Branch, it runs from 11 am - 3 pm. A list of the authors (and their websites) who will be attending is listed at http://www.joliet.lib.il.us/events/au....

This will be my second year to attend and I'll have copies of my books, Billy's First Dance and Funny Pages for sale.

For more information, take a look at my blog at http://www.veronicarbatterson.blogspo.... As always, thanks for reading.

Monero Mustangs Sanctuary

Research for my next book took me on an enlightening journey to New Mexico last year. Driving up from Santa Fe, my husband and I stopped in Tierra Amarilla, a small town off US Highway 84, near Chama. The route took us through Georgia O'Keeffe country and some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. With steep mesas that stretched as far as the eye could see, it was no wonder the artist chose to live her life there. Add white clouds on the horizon and a deep blue sky free of pollutants and the view is breathtaking.

To read more of my latest blog post, "Monero Mustangs Sanctuary", please visit http://www.veronicarbatterson.blogspo.... As always, I appreciate all who take the time to visit my blog.

Aurora Public Library's "Catch a Bunch of Authors"

It's that time again...time to meet and greet some local Illinois authors who will be offering some of their books to sell.

This Chicagoland Author Fair will be held Saturday, September 8th, 2012 from 1-3 pm at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora, Illinois. The annual event is sponsored by the Aurora Public Library and has gotten quite popular.

This is my second year to participate. I'll be selling copies of my books
Billy's First Dance and Funny Pages, and signing them too. For more information, take a look at my latest blog post at http://veronicarbatterson.blogspot.com.

As always, thanks for reading this stuff!Funny Pages

The Power of a Review

Recently a friend of mine gave my book, Billy's First Dance, a very nice review on Amazon. It wasn't solicited and I didn't ask him to buy or read it. He just did. Quite frankly, when he told me he'd ordered the book, it made me nervous. I worried that he'd think I made light of a serious topic.

The subject matter paralleled with my friend's life in that his late son had Spina Bifida. Billy, one of the characters in my book, also has this congenital defect of the spine. I created a quirky little story, incorporating a cast of characters around Billy, that portrays life with humor and sarcasm.

To read more of my blog post, "The Power of a Review", please visit http://veronicarbatterson.blogspot.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Jack

A few years ago, I wrote a short story that took place during the Jack the Ripper era in London. Written from a house servant's perspective, the fictional piece provides a different angle to the tale. Please take a look at my latest blog post, titled "Jack", at http://www.veronicarbatterson.blogspo... to read the story.

As always, thanks to those who take the time to read my blog. It's always appreciated.

Tuckahoe Plantation

The other day, my daughter reminded me we had never visited Disney World as a family. She didn't say it as if we'd deprived her of something during her childhood. Rather, she was showing appreciation for all of the places we had visited. Please take a look at my blog to read about one of the prettiest places to visit in Richmond, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson lived there as a child. The link is http://veronicarbatterson.blogspot.com and as usual, thanks to all for reading.

June Bliss...Cue Weeping and Pachelbel's Canon

New entry: Please check out my latest blog post, "June Bliss...Cue Weeping and Pachelbel's Canon" at http://veronicarbatterson.blogspot.com

As always, thanks for reading. It's greatly appreciated.

Boxed Life

I'd like to share a piece of flash fiction I wrote a couple of years ago called "Boxed Life". Please visit my blog to read this very short story (it's flash so it's a quick read!). As always, thanks for reading. http://www.veronicarbatterson.blogspo...