I LOVE reader events! I'm still on Cloud 9 from attending Midsummer Mingle (at Baker Book House) earlier this month.
The combination of authors plus readers is magical. Running into bookworm friends, both old and new, having authors recognize you and call you by name, and browsing the endless maze of books at Baker. It's pure bliss.
There was lots of laughter. I enjoyed the author panels. Soaking up the knowledge they shared like a sponge. Several authors spoke about the importance of community. This theme resonated with me. We all need one another. I appreciate that particularly in the Christian fiction space there's a seat at the table whether you're a reader, aspiring writer, debut author or a multi-published, award-winning author. Everyone is welcome.
Bethany Turner, Karen Witemeyer, Jill Kremer, Gabrielle Meyer, Amanda Dykes, Jessica Patch, and Dani Petrey rounded out this delightful group of writers.
The greatest highlight of the day for me was having lunch with my favorite author Karen Witemeyer. (Cue the excitement) This is a core memory I'll treasure forever. Karen has the wonderful gift of making people feel seen with her kind, gracious, and generous character. She has a genuine care for her readers that shines through. I'm a fan for life!
On my drive home with a bag full of books, my heart was overflowing thinking back to encouraging conversations, hugs and memories to last a lifetime. I'm thankful to be a part of the Christian fiction community. While it's the stories that bring us together it's the authors behind the books that keep us coming back.
Happy reading!
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