I spent a wonderful Saturday hosting a table at the Heart of
Dixie Readers Luncheon a week or so ago. The entire event was a class act. I enjoyed meeting new people and I had the best table hands down of readers. A great group. I look forward to attending again.
Debbie Kaufman
and Emery Lee also hosted a table.
The lovely winner of my Afternoon Tea tray giveaway.
And drum roll — the best ever table mates. So glad you were at my table.
I’m blogging over at Petit Fours and Hot Tamales today talking about my heritage. Stop by and say hi.http://www.petitfoursandhottamales.com/
“It always sounds better when someone else says your book is great.”
I send the revisions for my third romance off today. I kind of like revisions because at least I know the direction the book should go. Now I’ll start on the fourth book and wait to see how the third fairs.
I finished my third book this week! I was super excited. I came way too close to the due date on this one. I’m going to do better from now own. I’ll be starting the new book tomorrow.
Recently had breakfast at the Silver 
Skillet in Atlanta. Excellent by the way. You should try it if you are in town. I had to make a visit to the restroom which required that I go outside, through a screen door into the kitchen area to find it. That alone was an adventure. Inside the woman’s restroom I found a nice surprise. Posted on the wall was this poster. I thought it was great enough to take a picture off and share it here. Enjoy!
I’ve been out of pocket finishing up a book. I wrote “the end” Tuesday. I was going to write something here wonderful and inspiring since I’m done with the book but instead I want to encourage you to read Barbara Vey’s blog about her reader’s luncheon. It is a good reminder that romance and reading are still alive and well in the world.
I thought this was a pretty cool piece of art. It was in the water in Germany. The other reason it caught my attention was because I had been there and know that 
particular area of water. Fun.
Psychologists at the University of California at San Diego found the knowing the ending of a book increases reading pleasure. I’m not surprised I’ve been reading the backs of books for years. Even knowing the ending of suspense-driven stories improves satisfaction. Researchers believes that discovering the plot in advance allows the reader to appreciate the writing and the deeper meaning in the story.
Interesting.
Drum roll here. I’m super proud to the people on the list below and humbled because I know them all. A number are close friends. I wish them all the best of luck. I’ll be there to cheer them on. Way to go all.
For the Golden Heart
Sally Kilpatrick
Romily Bernard
Jean Wilett
Jennifer McQuiston
Nicki Salcedo
Kim Law
For the RITA
Fiona Lowe
Tanya Micheals
Jacquie Alessandro
