Author Appearances
Having a day job in addition to writing makes it difficult for me to make many author appearances. However, recently two opportunities arose for events happening within a week of each other, and I’m delighted by the propspect of meeting with readers in person!
The first event takes place TOMORROW! I’m flying out today to meet a fabulous group of writing friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We will be retreating for the weekend, but we are also planning a wonderful reader event at Baker Book House on Friday, June 21. There are still spots available, so if you want to come, it’s not too late.
You can register here.
Next week, I’ll be doing a book signing in Branson, Missouri. This one came out of the blue for me, but it felt like it was meant to be.
Ever since I visited Branson in 2018 on a writing retreat, I’ve been itching to go back. I saw Sampson at the Sight & Sound theater there and fell in love with this Christian production company. When I saw they were doing Esther for 2023-24, I really wanted to return, but with lots of family happenings, I just didn’t see that a trip would work out.
Until . . . a sweet writing friend talked me up to the owners of The Fig Tree, a Christian book store in Branson. They invited me to come for a signing. I usually don’t agree to do signings when significant travel expense is involved, but this gave me the perfect excuse to not only to do a book event but to return to see Esther! Not to mention the fact that I’ve never been to Silver Dollar City, which seems like a crime since it is an amusement park built in a western/pioneer theme. Hmm . . . maybe I can count a day there as research. 
As it turns out, my son Peter will be relocating to Oklahoma City for some training for his job, so we scheduled the trip for the same week that we’ll be helping him move in since Oklahoma City marks the halfway point between Abilene and Branson. Don’t you just love how God works out all those little details? So, thanks to all of our ducks lining up just right, my husband and I will be taking a belated anniversary trip to Branson next week that will culminate in a Saturday book signing at The Fig Tree on June 29. Yay!
If you live within driving distance of Branson, I’d love to see you at The Fig Tree. It will be a casual come-and-go event, which means plenty of time to chat.
Have you ever attended an author appearance?
(book signing, reader event, speaking session, etc.)
P.S. Since I’m on the road today, I might not respond to comments very quickly, but I promise to read them all and respond when I can.
