My next book, Falling for You, releases in less than two months!
Back when I was expecting my babies, I remember that the first seven months of pregnancy took FOREVER. Then the last two months seemed to speed up and streak past in an I-can-bend-over-to-pick-that-up-but-then-I-can’t-straighten-back-up blur. Toward the end I’d think, “Oh? What? It’s almost time? Yikes! Now? I’ve got so much to do!”
I feel the same way about each book’s birth as I enter the final stretch before it hits shelves. The writing and the editing of the book took eons. The two months prior to release flash by. “Oh? What? It’s almost time? Yikes! Now? I’ve got so much to do!”
Before I’m sucked into the blur of Falling for You’s release, I wanted to pause for a moment, look back, and highlight some of the wonderful “reader art” inspired by True to You, my 2017 release. I love that creativity comes in so many different packages! And I’m thankful to the following women for using their talents to create photographs and memes (images + text) in support of books.
Created by Shelli Littleton
Created by Bethany Turner
Created by Dena at Batch of Books
Created by Rel at RelzReviewz
Created by Carole at The Power of Words
Created by Melissa Glor
Created by Jill Lynn
Many, many thanks to the above ladies, and all the others who supported True to You by reading it, telling their friends about it, writing reviews, asking their library to purchase it, lending it to friends, selecting it for their book club, mentioning it on their blog or social media, etc etc etc. Readers are amazingly gracious!
If a reader asked you how to support a book or an author, what would be your recommendation?
Before I go, I wanted to mention that I’ll be participating in events in three states in March and April. If you live near any of the below venues, please come say hello!
Philadelphia, PA
- Public Library Association Conference Book Signings. I’ll be signing and giving away free books to conference attendees! Find me at the Baker Publishing booth on March 21st at 4:30 for an advanced reader copy of Falling for You. And find me at the Romance Writers of America booth on March 22nd at 11:00 for a copy of True to You.
- Coffee date. Join Dani Pettrey and me for coffee and conversation on March 22nd at 4:30 at the Starbucks in the lobby of the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia.
Weatherford, TX
- Romance in Bloom Event. Meet seven DFW-area romance authors on March 29th at 6:00 at a free event for readers organized by the Weatherford Public Library and held at the beautiful Chandor Gardens.
Branson, MO
- Panel Discussion with Christian Fiction Authors. Julie Klassen, Karen Witemeyer, Jody Hedlund, Courtney Walsh, Katie Ganshert, and I will be participating in a panel discussion followed by Q&A regarding reading, writing, and publishing at the Taneyhills Library on April 14th at 11:00.
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My first recommendation would be to read and recommend to others.
I wish I had the creativity that the above ladies have! And those lines….wow, Becky! Do you ever read those later and think, “Wow! I wrote that!”?
Yes! I AM sometimes surprised by the things I wrote, Melissa. Especially when I go back to read the full manuscript after I complete the rough draft. I haven’t seen some of the early scenes in months and I often come across passages I have no recollection of writing. LOL!
Beautiful! I like to post my favorite books on FaceBook and encourage my friends to get them.
Facebook is a wonderful forum for book talk!
I’d recommend sharing on social media favorite authors and their books. I even give books as gifts.
I’m impressed with the creativity of these readers!
I’m impressed with their creativity, too!
Thank you, Becky. This was such a sweet way to begin my day. I love your writing. ♥️
You’re welcome, Shelli! Thanks for the beautiful image you created.
What talented and thoughtful fans you have Becky! I loved reading their posts!!!
Thank you, Suzy!
Beautiful art!
I agree!