Fantastic Month

Another month has flown by and I’m still playing catch-up. My schedule began the first part of October with a speaking engagement at the Venice Senior Friendship Center entitled READY. . .SET, regarding going west in a covered wagon, what it took to get the wagon ready and how much the pioneers had to leave behind to make the journey west. This carried over to Part Two at the Englewood Library here in Florida entitled READY….SET….GO, covering the travels through cities, across rivers, and over trails the pioneers encountered on their way from Virginia to California. Both presentations coincided with a book signing of my book, Journey to Tracer’s Point.

Also in October, I attended the Women Writing the West Conference in San Antonio, Texas. What a wonderful experience to rub elbows with so many talented writers. The workshops and speakers were inspiring as well as informative.

                               The Alamo 

The day tour through San Antonio’s Riverwalk, the Alamo, and the historic and haunted Menger Hotel (built in 1859) were the highlights I shared with many of my writer friends.

The Menger Hotel                                

Of course, I can’t forget the Twig Bookstore where Women Writing the West members’ books were for sale. So many to choose from, my arms were full as I approached the cash register. What made this year’s bookstore so special is that my novel, Journey to Tracer’s Point graced one of the tables with its sepia cover all nestled among the other authors’ books.

Now it’s time to slip away as I grab a book. My tea has steeped, my pillow is fluffed, and I’m ready to settle back to read Elmer Kelton’s Texas Vendetta. See ya all soon.