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Tonight I will be at Eddie Kirkland's CD release party. I can't wait to see what he's done. Check out his website for more info.
Not sure it will be all that interesting, but then how will you know unless you follow me?
Until later,
~Jennifer
Every Author Has This Problem Eventually
Before I had published several books in a row, before I had published a couple of books on the same topic, frankly, before I had published at all, I thought the only time this happened to authors was when they were really old or senile. However, after trying to fake my way through a radio or television interview I've come to learn you don't have to have published that many books or be that old to have this problem happen to you.
This is So Sweet. (But Not Sweet Like A Mint)
My twin nephews came to my book signing and they wrote and illustrated books to give me because they're authors too. Here's one nephew telling my brother about the books he wrote:
Book Signing at Cedar Rapids Barnes and Noble
B&N had a nice display of books, great signage, and did a fabulous job of making announcements through the store while I was there. Each of those things helped bring in customers. As a result, I sold more books here than my previous signings combined!
I had a great turn-out with lots of family members, Bob Geuder (and his wife Alo) my drama director from high school, friends from high school, and a couple of people who knew me through the Quad-Cities Christian Writer's Conference that I taught at earlier this year.
Even the paparazzi came. (Okay, it was David, my husband.) This picture explains why the video he took was so nauseating to watch. I think he's checking out the sports books next to him.
I think this is my favorite picture. My fourteen-year-old son took it. It was also a very special day for him. I don't want to write about it now because it's his story to tell, but perhaps someday if all the parties agree, I can tell you more.
Overall, I met a lot of really interesting people and got to see a few friends and some family. Though we were only in town less than 48 hours due to Air Tran canceling our flight, it was well worth the trip!
~Jennifer
Who Will it Be Tonight?
It was great to catch up with each of these women. All leading very different lives but each was inspiring in her own way.
But I also got to meet some new friends. On Saturday, John Young whom I've never met in person but have talked on the phone with quite a bit (he's interviewed me a number of times for his radio show) stopped by and I got to hear him speak person. What a treat! He has the most wonderful voice to listen to. If only I could figure out how to have him do the voice overs to the thoughts in my head, everything would sound profound.
When John walked in I was talking to another man who was waiting for his gift to be wrapped. Turns out the man I was talking to was also a well known Atlanta voice talent and the two of them spent some time reminiscing.
Last year at Sweet Spirit, I met a remarkable young woman named Jenna that I eventually interviewed for a new book that I contributed to called Loved. It's edited by Rebecca St. James and tells the stories of prodigal daughters who returned home.
This year I was talking to a man who was telling me about his daughter's interest in writing. Turns out it was Jenna's dad! Jenna is now in college and studying writing. How cool is that?
I have a book signing coming up at the Barnes and Noble in Cedar Rapids on May 23. I can't wait. Last year my junior high music teacher, my high school drama director, old friends from junior high through high school, and family I haven't seen in years were all there. It was great to see each of them and catch up on what they were doing. This year, through the magic of FaceBook events, I am excited to learn that even more friends I haven't seen in almost twenty years will be there.
I know my job at these events is to sell books, and while I like hearing the ka-ching of the cash register as much as any author, I have to say the best part of these events for me is talking to friends—old or new.
If you're in the East Cobb area tonight, I'll be signing books at The Bookmark in Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
Stop by, I'd love to see you!
~ Jennifer
Need a Mother's Day Gift?
Still looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift?
If you're in the East Cobb area tomorrow, stop into Sweet Spirit on Johnson Ferry Road. I'll be signing books from 1:00-3:00 PM and would love to personalize one for your mom. The best news is Sweet Spirit is running a sale on the books, selling them for $9.99, which is the cheapest price I've ever seen for my books. So mom gets a present, and you get a great deal!
If you're not local but you still want to be a part of the fun, my interview with John Young will be airing on his show, The John Young Show on WNIV radio at the same time. Through the magic of the Internet, you can listen live wherever you live. I think the show will also be repeated Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00.
Other Dates / Signings:
May 13 - A book signing in The Bookmark at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA
May 23 - A book signing at the Lindale Barnes and Noble in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I'd love to see you at one of these!
Book signings are great if there are a lot of people, but they're complete torture if it's a beautiful day outside and no one is hanging out in the book store. I begin to feel useless and to redeem myself, I soon ask if I can help dust shelves or something just so I feel like I am contributing. If you're in the area for any of these, please come by and say hello so that I won't have to direct people to the bathrooms and the cookbooks (usually not in the same place).
And to all you mothers--Happy Mother's Day!
Do you have any special plans for the weekend?
~Jennifer
Just in Time for Mother's Day
The face of Mary in a griddle.
The form of Mary in a block of ice.
And seeing Mary in the mother of all stains.
So what does all this mean? Is God trying to tell us something?
My thoughts later in the week.
If you just can't wait, read chapter two of "Nine Ways God Always Speaks*"
~Jennifer
My Apologies...
~Jennifer
After a Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Nose Job, Teeth Whitening, and Makeover, I'm Done!
With Anthony's helped we've redesigned the site, put up lots of new content (downloadable chapters and YouTube videos), and added a blog that Mark and I will be contributing to (and we hope you will, too!).
So say your last good-byes to the paper airplanes and pages that needed to be updated.
The new site is so easy to manage that I've already changed it a dozen times today. Hmm. I wonder what it would look like with an eyebrow wax? Take a look then leave a comment telling me what you think!
~Jennifer
Have a Sony eReader? Your Prayers Have Been Answered.
Well, at least six of them.
Of course, it's been available on the Kindle for months.
If you don't already have one, Amazon just announced the Kindle 2.0 with even more memory, which means it's a great time to add more books!
~Jennifer