I recently attended the Mississippi River Readers Retreat for the second time. Being there was just as much of a blessing as it was the first time, back in 2021.
Authors spent time together beforehand at the beautiful Linden Hill estate, to get to know one another, share from our hearts, brainstorm, etc. This was followed by a lovely (if warm) tea party with readers.
Then on Saturday, we were ready for the all-day readers retreat, with worship time, delicious food, author panels, time to sit with and ask questions of authors, fun(ny) book “commercials,” and more.
We also listened to two wonderful, inspiring speakers: author-agent Cynthia Ruchti and digital creator Shannon Hargreaves of The Reel Bookery on Instagram.
There is such a genuine, godly spirit at MRRR. It was a sincere privilege to attend as an author once again, and readers seemed to truly enjoy the experience as well. MRRR is an every other year event. Please consider yourself invited to attend the 2025 Mississippi River Readers Retreat. I promise you, you will be glad you went.
Note: some images borrowed from sister-writers and readers, with gratitude.
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Looks amazing, Julie.
I loved attending in 2021. The setting is gorgeous and the readers are fabulous. I’d love to go again one of these days. Thanks for sharing the pictures, Julie. 🙂
Sounds and looks like a wonderful time with like minded people.
Thanks for sharing this.
It was a wonderful weekend celebrating the power of story. I was definitely fan-girling. So happy to meet you in person. Hope to attend in 2025.