Hello. I’m at work again after taking a two week road trip all the way to New York City and back. I used to fly when I traveled to writers’ conferences and workshops, but since my husband retired a few years ago we now drive just about everywhere. It’s fun but it can be exhausting. We have a Mini-Cooper and you should see that little car full of two big suitcases and books and book bags. (Plus, shoes. I always pack extra shoes.)
We started out stopping in Tennessee. Somehow, my husband times our stop to be right next to a brand new Bass Pro Shop! We ate dinner there but the whole store was closed by the time we got out of the restaurant. Next we stopped in Bethlehem, PA, so I could visit one of the world’s oldest bookstores.
That was such fun. Especially when I walked in and saw a live rendition of “To Kill A Mockingbird” be acted out in the back of the store. I also got an idea for a book–a Christmas story–while walking around this quaint little mining town. I also learned that the locals pronounce it BETH_HEM, not BETH-LE_HEM. Interesting.
Then it was on to NYC and the RWA conference where I had a lot of meetings with my agent and the Love Inspired editors. I had a nice lunch with my main editor, Patience Bloom, and fellow writer Carla Cassidy. It’s always fun to meet other writers.
Here are two of my editors–Melissa Endlich and Emily Rodmell with me at the Harlequin Party.
After a whirlwind week, we loaded up the mini again (with a new pair of sneakers for me.) We headed back South, driving along the east shore when we could. We stopped at Virginia Beach for one night and had a lovely seafood dinner there. We went on to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, toured the Kitty Hawk sight of the Wright brothers and their famous first flight. Amazing to stand where they stood and to see just how hard they worked to create the first airplane.
Then we stopped at a quaint little town in Georgia–St. Marys, near Cumberland Island. We didn’t have time to tour he island but decided we’d come back another day. All in all, a good trip with lots of fun, food and memories. But it’s good to be home. Now I can look forward to the release of my next Love Inspired Suspense! (And write more stories.)
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What a fun trip, Lenora. I love road trips, too.
Thanks, Lyn. I love long trips because I get to meet so many interesting people. I’ve found that a smile is the best introduction. Sorry about the sideways picture. It was straight in my draft! That’s me at the Bass Pro Shop. But then, I’m usually sideways in real life 🙂
I always love seeing travel photos! It’s like taking a mini vacation from my desk. 🙂
I do, too, Becky. The world is so beautiful, in spite of all the troubles on earth. Pretty, happy pictures make me smile!
I love your stories Lenora. So glad there are more to anticipate. Thanks for hours of enjoyment!
Thank you, Jen. What a nice thing to hear as I work toward a looming deadline!
Will try again….posted earlier but my comment got “eaten” LOL. 😉
Loved reading about your travels, Elnora (ooops! I mean LENORA). 🙂
The Outer Banks are on my wish list of places to visit—especially to see the lighthouses there.
So glad you had a wonderful trip, but I’m sure it was nice to get back home. 🙂
Hugs, Patti Jo
Thanks, Patti Jo. We saw so many beautiful places. I think I could travel for a long time if my old bones didn’t get so tired 🙂
When my husband and I retired, we drove from Florida to Alaska like we had done 40 years ago when he was transferred from Florida to Anchorage. We love road trips and took one to South Caolina when I went to a writer’s weekend with Lynette Eason. Going to Tennessee in the fall. I take plenty of books to read.
That sounds like a good trip, Mary. Across the whole country 🙂 Love it!