Monday, March 28, 2011

AUTHORS ARE SO FRIENDLY



I am not saying artists aren't but there is something about all the authors (save a few odd ducks) that I have met so far. They are just so darn friendly. Lori and I just met a little while before this picture was taken at the Brevard Authors Book Fair this past weekend. When we realized we were kindred travelers, well look at those smiles..... fun!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Brevard Authors Book Fair

Thanks to Marshall Frank, Valerie Allen, and Holly Vellekoop for organizing the Brevard Authors Book Fair yesterday. All your hard work showed.

I had fun meeting new authors and friends: Lour Belcher, Dianne Marcum, Ray Gustavson and Lori Richardson. I have a pile of new, interesting books to read and I am continually amazed at how friendly authors are!

Friday, March 25, 2011

It has been interesting....

reading the reviews that keep coming up on my Amazon Page for Journeys. The most common theme of the reviews are about people having unfulfilled dreams and never going after them. I suspected that was a viable yearning. Fortunate are we, who can say we have done all we wanted to do, been to all the places we've wanted to be, and are happy. It doesn't come free or easy but it is there for the taking if you really want it.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Third Annual Brevard Author's Book Fair

Just a note to let you know that I'll be at the Brevard Authors' Book Fair on Saturday, March 26, 2011 with my book 'Journeys: a grand adventure'. Sponsored by Authors for Authors Marshall Frank ~ Valerie Allen ~ Holly Vellekoop, 40 authors will be featured at the event.

What: Don't miss the Third Annual Brevard Authors' Book Fair

When: March 26, 2011; time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Central Brevard Library & Reference Center; 308 Forest Ave; Cocoa, FL 32922

In addition there will be talks of interest throughout the day. Here's the schedule for that part of the event...

10:15 Dr. Willie Kimmons ~Inspiration Writing/Speaking
11:00 Dr. Valerie Allen ~Writing for Fun and Profit
11:45 Chef Stuart Borton ~ The Yellow Dog Café Cookbook
12:30 Marshall Frank ~ From Violins to Violence
1:15 Diane Marcum ~ Travel Writing
2:00 Yvonne Mason ~ Writing Suspense Thrillers

Hope to see you there.

Third Annual Brevard Author

Just a note to let you know that I'll be at the Brevard Authors' Book Fair on Saturday, March 26, 2011 with my book 'Journeys: a grand adventure'. Sponsored by Authors for Authors Marshall Frank ~ Valerie Allen ~ Holly Vellekoop, 40 authors will be featured at the event.

What: Don't miss the Third Annual Brevard Authors' Book Fair

When: March 26, 2011; time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Central Brevard Library & Reference Center; 308 Forest Ave; Cocoa, FL 32922

In addition there will be talks of interest throughout the day. Here's the schedule for that part of the event...

10:15 Dr. Willie Kimmons ~Inspiration Writing/Speaking
11:00 Dr. Valerie Allen ~Writing for Fun and Profit
11:45 Chef Stuart Borton ~ The Yellow Dog Café Cookbook
12:30 Marshall Frank ~ From Violins to Violence
1:15 Diane Marcum ~ Travel Writing
2:00 Yvonne Mason ~ Writing Suspense Thrillers

Hope to see you there.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FEAR

Yesterday I was honored to speak to a group of women from a local book club. Most all had read Journeys and the conversation was all over the board. I had fun retelling some of the exciting parts of the story. I was asked repeatedly and I answered honestly about being afraid, that most times I was not. But, was I really not afraid to do what I did? and during certain incidents, wasn't I afraid then?

Well that got me remembering and thinking. When I was traveling, my indication to go was so strong which was my fall back to not be afraid. If I had wanted to do this and if I was supposed to do this, and here I was doing it, why be afraid?

There were specific incidents that were scary and yes, I was afraid at those times. What I did then, and have learned sense, is that fear is most all the time about some future event. Staying in the present moment and checking out ones parameters is usually enough to keep me balanced and certain. During those specific events that gave me a fright, my need to not be fearful for my daughters sake challenged me to walk right through the fear. Not realizing what a successful tip that was, I can see now how effective it was to get us/me out of jams.

It was a fun, interesting and rewarding event. Thanks Ladies!