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A Wonderful Time with Readers & Writers

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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.

Inspirational Regency Reader hosts Julie Klassen, Erica Vetsch, and Michelle Griep (left). Fabulous Tea Party with readers (right).

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.

Authors (left). Readers (right).
The schedule (left). Talented organizers Mandy, Gabrielle Meyer, and Joyce (right).

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.

Author panels (left). Loved meeting with influencers/bookstagrammers like Alissa (right).

We also listened to two wonderful, inspiring speakers: author-agent Cynthia Ruchti and digital creator Shannon Hargreaves of The Reel Bookery on Instagram.

Cynthia Ruchti and Shannon Hargreaves

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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Julie Klassen

JULIE KLASSEN loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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  2. 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. 🙂

  4. 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.

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