Upcoming readings and signing

As a result of publicity in Florida's Charlotte Sun about my President's Pick 2007 award, the Peace River Center for Writers has invited me to do a booksigning and reading on October 14, from 2-4 p.m. at the center in Punta Gorda. They will also be providing refreshments. I hope to see a lot of friends that afternoon.

Tentative plans are also to be at Sanibel School on October 18 to talk about the series.

And, in Virginia, I'll be at the Captain Jack's crab festival this Sunday afternoon in Spotsylvania Courthouse (love that spiced shrimp), at the Mineral Historic Foundation's Festival on September 29th behind the firehouse in Mineral, and at the Gordonsville Street festival on October 6.

There was a lovely article by Irene Luck in the Central Virginian this week about the award. Bailey and Sugar bought several copies to send to their friends, and Bailey's mother, Molly.

Wonderful FPA Award

I was thrilled when my third book, "The Thief at Keswick Inn" was honored Saturday, Sept. 15, by the Florida Publishers Association in Fort Lauderdale. The book was named the President's Pick 2007 by FPA president Frank Gromling at the organization's Ed-U-Conference. Many other wonderful books also received awards in 14 categories. Pictured are Frank Gromling, FPA president on the left, me in the center holding my fabulous plaque, and Betsy Lampe, FPA executive director on the right. She is holding my roll of gold stickers to put on copies of the book. My book will also be displayed by FPA in two shows.