Hi friends and happy Wednesday. Always excited to spend the day with you. I’m super excited to share I’m hitting the road this year and next and I’d love to see you!
In May, I’ll be teaching at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference, and I’m so excited. It’s my first year there, and I’ve heard nothing but the best about it. I’ll be teaching on Molding Story Structure to Fit Your Story, so if you’re a writer, I’d love it if you joined my class. The first session will include instruction and a hands-on movie analysis to see the ideas in concrete examples.
I’ll also be hosting a Coffee Chat time at a local coffee shop in Ashville, NC, on Saturday, May 25th, from 2-4 pm. I’ll have details of the location available in my May newsletter and will post on social media. I’d love it if you’re from the area or familiar with the area if you’d share a coffee café recommendation. And I might have a fun writer friend or two with me. I’ll update the details as they are confirmed, but I’d love to see you!
In June, I’ll be participating in an author event at my favorite bookstore, Baker Book House. We have a fabulous line-up, and we’ll be spending the day together. There will be games, panels, lunch together, and a signing in the evening. And best of all, the event is FREE. To register just go click here to register. Spots are limited.
I’m super honored to be attending the Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writer’s conference in Phoenix, AZ in September. I’ll be a keynote with a message about joy in the journey and will be teaching a class on romantic suspense. This is going to be a great conference so if you’re a writer, I’d love to see you there. AND I’ll be hosting another coffee chat in Arizona, but I’ll gather the exact details for that a little closer to the event, so keep an eye out for my newsletter and on social media.
Lastly, this year, I’m taking my writing retreats on the road and heading to Texas. I’m so excited to announce this retreat still has availability. It’s in Rainbow, Texas, roughly two hours south of Dallas. It’s at a beautiful retreat center by a river, and everyone gets their own Casitas, and I’m going to have my dear friend Becky Wade as a special guest. I’d love it if you’d join us. It’ll be a time of teaching, writing, and fellowship with like-minded writers. A time to fill up your creative well. For more details, shoot me an email at danipettrey@gmail.com I’d love to get you the details.
Next year is the BIG trip! I’m hitting the road with a few writer friends for a Southwest book tour and then a Mid-Atlantic book tour. I’m so excited to be getting out there and hope to get to meet many of you. The states we’re looking at for the Southwest area are Texas, Arizona, and Utah. For the Mid-Atlantic area, we are looking at Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and maybe West Virginia and New Jersey. If you live in any of those states, I’d love recommendations of what cities and towns to visit and if there are any stores or libraries you’d recommend we visit. Details are still being formed, but I’ll be sure to share them back here and everywhere when they are confirmed over the next few months. Thanks so much for any suggestions.
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you on the road!
Best,
Dani
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Deborah Raney says
I’m so thrilled to hear you’ll be at the Blue Ridge conference, Dani. My husband and I will be teaching there too. I’ve been attending that conference for almost 20 years and it’s one of my favorite! You’ll love it! Can’t wait to see you!
Dani says
Oh wonderful. Can’t wait to see you too. I’ve heard the best things about it.
Anna says
Hi! Asheville NC is my favorite place of all time! 3 favs: 1. (stand alone, more donuts than coffee) is Hole 2. (stand alone breakfast, coffee, etc) All Day Darling cafe 3. (In a shopping center, true coffee shop) High Five! I wish you well. You’re going to have so much fun!!!
Dani says
Thank you so much for the awesome list! I can’t wait!
Caroline Heinbaugh says
Looking forward to your tour next year. I’m praying one stop will be San Antonio. Would love to meet you.
Dani says
It’s on the list right now. The list just isn’t finalized, but will definitely share the final list when it’s ready. I’d love to come to San Antonio. Really want to see the Alamo.
Gena Bessire says
Wow! That’s a full schedule. I hope you have a wonderful time full of great stories and memories.
Dani says
Thank you so much!
Becky Wade says
I’m really looking forward to joining you for the writer retreat in Texas!! We’re going to have the best time. 🙂
Dani says
I know. I can’t wait!!!!
denise says
Lots of wonderful stops.