My Readers

One of the fun things about being an author is getting to meet my readers, both virtually and in person. I greatly value and appreciate my blog followers who buy and read (and review) my books but there’s always room for more at the bookshelf!

In May I was invited to spend an afternoon with the Illumen bookclub and their many friends in Moundville, Alabama. We had a lovely lunch and then discussed my debut novel, “Polly’s List”. I’m not sure I have the words adequate to describe the humbling and awesome experience it was to be in a room with such palpable love from women who truly enjoyed my work. Several of them came in July for my Tuscaloosa book signing to get “Landing On Her Feet” and they left the bunnies you see here since they learned I collect bunnies. Thanks Peggy and Cheryl.

One of my readers, the mother of a friend, even sat with me at the July book signing while her daughter was shopping. Thanks Mrs. Ammons!

I saw on my publisher’s website that the Shell Harbour City Library in New South Wales, Australia bought my books to share with their patrons so I’ll have Australian readers!

Below is a picture of new reader friends I’ve only met in email. They are the O’Fallon Missouri Landing’s Bookworm Buddies with Margie O’Quinn reading them “Landing On Her Feet”. They already finished “Polly’s List “. My husband’s cousin, Mary (in the middle in black and white) recommended my books to them because they were engaging without being offensive. Thanks so much! They’re already asking when the next one is coming. Thanks for all the encouragement! I hope it will be in 2024. Birthing a book all the way to print once you do the labor to get it to an editor takes almost as long as having a human baby! Hugs and blessings to my Buddies! Thank you for wanting more of my books!

My author journey continues to be more than just fun. It has been a blessing to me to hear from my readers and to know I touched their hearts in a positive way. Sometimes I still can’t believe it has really happened. Dreams do come true if you do the work. Don’t be discouraged. Keep trying. And thank you for continuing to read my stories and share your thoughts with me! Enjoy!