So this weekend I had the pleasure of being in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for SOKY, a book festival. It was a great weekend on so many levels.
My oldest traveled with me since she needed to be in Bloomington, Indiana, the day after the book festival. What did she want to do on the car ride? Listen to Beyond Justice on audio book. Go to the bottom to enter a giveaway for your copy of this audio book. Can I just say it is surreal to listen to the very words you wrote? The narrator has done a really nice job, and there were several times I had to smile as I thought, “I wrote that!” It’s very fun! And I love that A wanted to listen to it. I kept stopping the CDs to see if she was bored, but she insisted she wasn’t. Then I brainstormed with the brilliant Jenny B. Jones for 45 minutes. As soon as we were done, A demanded I turn Beyond Justice back on. All right!
After we arrived in Bowling Green Friday night, we went straight to Ruby Tuesday to have dinner with some of my favorite writing friends. Colleen Coble and her husband organized the dinner while Sarah Ladd, Kristy Cambron, and James Markert joined the fun. Little is better than good food with dear friends. After that we headed to our hotel. Sarah and Kristy roomed with A and me, which was awesome. Even so we quickly headed downstairs for coffee and “writing.” It turned into coffee and talking, which was equally great. I ran into more writing buds, and even met a few new ones.
After we headed upstairs, Sarah and I brainstormed her next amazing book. I don’t know what it is, folks, but Sarah and Jenny have the BEST ideas. It’s a pleasure to help them work on details and listen to the story come together.
Look at our smiles. I don’t need to say anything else.
This pile of books was much smaller at the end of the book fair. I also handed out a lot of bookmarks. Every readers needs lots of those, right? 🙂
Bright and early the next morning, it was off to SOKY. This was my first time at this book fair, but I doubt it will be my last. I had so much fun sitting between Denise Hunter and Virginia Smith, and jumping the aisle to where my other friends were seated. The photo of me and Denise is deceptive, because I really didn’t sit much. All that Leadership Institute training about the power of standing and engaging people in conversation.
Me with Denise and Ginny. They made the time between readers a lot of fun!
I got to meet Ruby, who’s been part of my blog community for awhile. I loved meeting her and other readers!
A reader made this graphic, and I realized it captures probably my favorite thought from this book.
After SOKY ended, A and I headed up to Bloomington and straight to Panera for sustenance. Across the street from Panera stood a Barnes & Noble, so we had to stop in. Look what I found on the shelves! I may have jumped up and down like a little girl…okay, no maybe about it.
I hope you’ve had fun looking at the photos from this weekend. It truly was a lot of fun. Now for the promised giveaway: the audio version of Beyond Justice.
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What wonderful authors all together. I have at least one copy of each authors books on my shelves. Glad you had an amazing time. Blessings
It was so fun!
A lot of these authors pictured here are new to me authors. I haven’t yet had the privilege of reading their books yet.
You should really look for their books. Each of them is a great writer in different ways.
I have read some of the authors and you are all my favorites! Know you had a great time and hope you have many, many more!!!!
It’s always a blast when we get together.
I have read Cara, of course, Denise Hunter, Colleen Coble, and Kristy Cambron. I don’t think I’ve yet had the pleasure of reading anything of the others, but I’ll be sure to put them on my list. As to my favorite, that’s impossible. Every book is my favorite when I’m reading it!
I feel the same way with most books. I wouldn’t read them if I didn’t think I’d love them.
I have read a book or two from each of these authors, with the exception of James Markert. (I haven’t read him yet.) I Loved them all. Don’t ask me for a favorite!! lol!! It depends on the mood I’m in.
I have go to authors in different genres, too. It depends on what I’m in the mood for.
I have read wonderful books written by some of these authors. Looking forward to reading many more!
I haven’t read any of the authors pictured in your post, but I’m always looking forward to finding new authors to read.
Sounds like you had so much fun! Some of my favorite authors.
It was a true blast. Don’t get me wrong; I was exhausted at the end, but it was that good exhaustion.
I have one of each of all these authors and haven’t yet had the chance to dive in to them yet. It looks like y’all had a fantastic time at the conference. I am looking forward to reading your book. Thank you for this chance to hear it, too!
Oh, Debbie. You’ve got some great reading material. Now to get you the time to read!
I loved looking at the pictures and reading about your trip. The fact that your daughter wanted to listen to your book on the way is incredible. A number of the other authors that you mentioned are on my list of authors I want to try but I didn’t notice any that I have already read. Thanks for the opportunity to win the audio book copy of your newest novel.
It was surreal listening to it with her, but I have loved hearing what she thinks of the book.
I’m a fan of Sarah and Kristy and you and Colleen and Denise. Tough question to pick one!
I enjoyed meeting you, Cara, and your sweet daughter at the SOKY Book Fest. I shall look forward to seeing you again next April.
I finished listening to Beyond Justice yesterday. Loved it! I highly recommend that everyone listen to the audio version of this book. The reader brings the book to life with her characterizations.
Ruby, LOVED meeting you. And I agree. The reader did a GREAT job. I’ve really enjoyed listening to her and have often thought it’s exactly how I would have read it.
I’ve probably read or at least own a book of every author above, but Denise Hunter is a favorite. 🙂
I’ve been looking forward to a Beyond Justice since entering into a little bit of this world in Dying for Love. Best wishes and congrats on some amazing reviews.