GENEVA LIBRARY JULY 31ST

It was great to see one of my great fans, Jennifer Pruden, at the Geneva Library signing. She sends me e-mails that keep my going! This was a fun day (including Jungle Terry and his tarantulas). Thank you to Tina and Mary and all the librarians for their help in getting this set up.

PERRY LIBRARY JULY 1ST

I want to thank everyone at Perry Library for making my visit so enjoyable. I was greeted by a great group of kids and very enthusiastic librarians! Summer has been beyond busy. The restaurant, the book appearances and, of course the three little whirlwinds, so look forward to more frequent posts in the fall!

THE LEARNED OWL IN HUDSON

This past Friday night, June 27th, I signed copies of The DragonFly Keeper at Hudson's quaint and wonderful little bookshop, The Learned Owl. Mary and Adam even made us lemonade. As you can see above, I met many interesting people (and even had to avoid the paparazzi). OK, the paparazzi was really my good friend Kate Reynolds.

AMERICAN BUSINES WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

On June 18th, my friend Charlotte Brafford invited me to speak at the Geneva chapter of the American Business Women's Association. What a great reception I had! All of these women were eager to hear my story and share the book with family and friends. Thank you for your support ladies!

HOLLY BLACK'S LETTER

O.K, so the author of The Spiderwick Chronicles actually responded to me with a handwritten note of thanks and encouragement! I sent off a book as a gift back in March, not really expecting anything. She seems like a really hilarious and refreshing person, and I hope she does actually read my book and love it. Then, in my craziest imaginings, she will introduce me to an agent who will get me an awesome 6-figure international deal. Hey, someone's dreams have to come true.

CONNEAUT STOCK CLUB AND WESTLAKE BORDERS

On June 3rd, I was welcomed by Conneaut's stock club at the Conneaut Library. Look at all my new readers! And good luck Stella on the baby due this week. (Can you even tell who is pregnant? She looks that good).

Yesterday, June 7th I ventured back to CrockerPark in Westlake to do a signing at the Borders there. It was a great success. Thanks Mark and Milo.

Well, I'm working on closing in on 1,000 books everyone! I'll let you know when I hit the mark. My next signing will be June 27th from 7-8 at The Learned Owl in Hudson. I'll see you there!

VILLA AT THE LAKE IN CONNEAUT

I have to say I was welcomed with open arms by Sue and Julie when I was in Conneaut for a signing on Saturday May 24th. While the residents (it's an assisted living home) ditched me for Bingo, I had a great time talking with people who came in and bought the book knowing I would be there. Thank you to Julie Germovsek and her mother Sue for all the great chat while sipping lemonade and eating crudities.

My next public appearance will be at the Borders at CrockerPark in Westlake on Saturday, June 7th from 1-3pm. I encourage anyone on that side of the big city to come by and say hello. Maybe some of the Harrison Elementary kids in Lakewood might stop by?? Happy Reading everyone!