>On The Road

>In about twelve hours I’m headed to the northeast part of Oklahoma for a book signing at the CHAPTERS BOOK STORE in Miami and then later spending the evening with a book club that has just read Chasing Lilacs. There’s a lovely writeup on the WelchOK.com site. And if you’re in the area, please come by and say hi! I’ll …

>Life Is a Merry-Go-Round

> My apologies, dear readers, here at the Cafe. I’ve been absent more than present lately. Truthfully, I’ve been caught in the thrill – and sometimes daunting merry-go-round – of marketing of Chasing Lilacs. After five book signings, including my first ever trip to the International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis, I was feeling a bit wiped out. I …

>CHASING LILACS Book Launch and Party

>I’d been planning the day for a year – the book launch of Chasing Lilacs. It was a day I wanted to share with the folks who’ve walked beside me since the beginning of my writing journey. And having it in the Texas Panhandle where the book is set was a perfect choice. AND because of the era of the …

>My First Book Signing

>I thought I would lump my two signing/launch events together, but then I decided that my first book signing should have its own post. What a fun evening. My publisher set up the signing with the Mardel Christian Book store in Tulsa and provided beautiful posters and flyers announcing the event. And the host store was so accommodating, I kept …

>The time is . . . NOW!

>Book Launch Week! I’m not sure I ever thought this week would ever come. I’ve been busy with preparations for the parties – that’s what I’m choosing to call the book signings because it’s a time to celebrate friendships, make new friends, and just have fun. We’ll have gift baskets to give away, some fun “retro” snacks like Chik-O-Stix candy, …

>PREMIERE EVENT

> The first Christian Book Expo takes place in Dallas on March 19 – 22. This is an important event for several reasons. It’s a great resource for what is happening in Christian communities across the nation with some of the country’s leading speakers: Henry Blackaby, Don Piper, Max Lucado, Donald Miller, Liz Curtis Higgs, Randy Alcorn, Mary DeMuth, and …

>Conference and Book Signing Pics

>The pictures tell more than I ever could about the conference. I hope you catch the excitement! The gals from “Seekerville” (front) Cheryl Wyatt, Myra Johnson, Julie Lessman, & Janet Dean (back) Debbie Guisti, Margaret Daley (who infiltrated the group), Mary Connealy, & Camy Tang The Three Musketeers – My online buddies Erica Vetsch, Kaye Dacus, & Georgiana Daniels Author …

>SATURDAY NIGHT COCOA FUDGE

> Isn’t that a marvelous title for a book? My friend and fellow Tulsa Night Writer, Gloria Teague, is the author of this nostalgic book about her growing up years in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I haven’t got my hands on a copy yet, but hope to attend her book signing Saturday, September 13, here in Tulsa: 2-4 pm …

>SHADES OF TULSA Book Signing

> My first official “Book Signing” was yesterday at Steve’s Books and Magazines in Tulsa. It’s an old-fashioned book store/soda fountain that is a landmark in Tulsa. We had a great turnout and sold all the books (an anthology of the Tulsa Night Writers) our president brought with her. She had to dash home and get some of her reserve …

>My First Book Signing

>Shades of Tulsa, an anthology showcasing the writing of the Tulsa Night Writers, has just released. Many of Tulsa’s published authors and others who just have a story to tell are showcased in this eclectic collection. A bit of history, a few ghostly tales, memories, and a poetry section make up the book. I’m privileged to be part of this …