After a three year absence, the SOKY Book Fest here in Bowling Green, KY will return this week on Friday, March 25th, and Saturday, March 26th! Authors, panels, writing workshops, and BOOKS!!!!! It will also be my second author event in over two years – and I’ve missed talking to readers in person about books so much. I’m also looking forward to meeting some of the other authors there, and I’ve already made my list of books to purchase. It’s going to be a fantastic weekend!
Last week author and singer/songwriter Marie Sinadjan interviewed me on her blog HERE about all kinds of writerly things If you have time to drop by and read it, also make sure to check out Marie’s music and August 2021 release of Hotel Fen (it’s got an awesome wicked cover).
Two other friends in the blogosphere had new releases last week, both of them additions to a couple series I’m a big fan of. The first is Between the Vines (Keystone Couples #3) by Staci Troilo HERE. This series features short stories that can be read as stand alones in about an hour. Wonderful characters, humorous situations, a bit of romance, and feel-good plots guaranteed to leave you with a smile.
The next is C.S. Boyack’s Good Liniment, the fifth book in The Hat series HERE. I love the banter between Lizzie and the hat – they occasionally sound like an old married couple – and the paranormal/supernatural elements are always a big draw for me.
I had to manually add The Insurgent to Goodreads – have no idea why since it was on Amazon a few weeks ago. Anyhoo, if you’d like to add it to your Goodreads list go HERE. Thanks so much and have a great week!
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SOKY is this weekend! I know you and your fellow authors and readers will have a blast.
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Because of COVID it’s a bit smaller than usual, but I’m just thrilled to have it back, Priscilla.
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Sounds like next weekend is going to be very fun! Have a great week leading up to it.
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It’s my second favorite happy place after the beach, Tessa, lol. Really looking forward to it.
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What fun, Teri! I got to attend three events last year and it felt so good to get back out with real people and talk about all things bookish! 🙂 I know you will have a blast. Congrats on the interview. I’m heading over. And thanks for the shout-out about the new releases from Staci and Craig!
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I’m excited about it, Jan. It’s funny how most writers are introverts, but love talking to strangers about books, lol. Friday is kids’ day and seeing kids with books always makes my heart happy.
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Thanks for the shoutout, Teri. Hope you have a wonderful time at your event.
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You’re welcome! I’m one book behind with the hat series, and I’m getting ready to listen to the last Lanternfish book.
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Stock up on gunpowder, and a little sugar for the root monsters.
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I hope you have fun at the book festival, Teri. It sounds like it will be a blast.
I enjoyed your interview with Marie. Also great shout out for Hotel Fen, Between the Vines and Good Liniment. I’ve read all three and enjoyed each of them. Also added The Insurgent to my GR want to read list! 🙂
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Being surrounded by books is always a blast for me, Mae, lol. I remember when you featured Marie’s book on your blog – that cover immediately caught my eye. Thanks so much for adding The Insurgent to GR!
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Thanks so much for mentioning Between the Vines. I really appreciate it.
I can’t wait to hear all about SOKY. Book fairs are a lot of fun. Wishing you a good time and great success.
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You’re very welcome, Staci. You chose another perfect title, and I’m anxious to hear Elena’s and Aaron’s story. I’ll have some pics and updates about the book fest next Monday.
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Wish I could take credit for the title. I was stumped for a good one. My daughter came up with it.
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Nice! You know where that gene came from.
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SOKY sounds like a blast! Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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Always one of my favorite weekends of the year, Beem. Thanks for stopping by!
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It will be so wonderful to attend an author event again after two long years! I loved your interview over at Marie´s blog. Cheers for black cats.
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Sure will, Darlene – and for two days! Thanks for reading the interview – black cats forever!
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Hope you have fun at the festival, Teri! Thanks for sharing the new releases, too. I enjoyed your interview with Marie. Hugs 💕🙂
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I’ll be surrounded by books and bookish people, Harmony – I’ll enjoy every minute. Thanks for reading Marie’s interview!
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I hope you have a great time, Teri.
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I’m quite certain I will. You can bet on it.
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That’s so exciting about the book fair, Teri — and the new releases. Congrats to Staci and Craig.
I’m clicking over to visit your interview. Thanks for the link. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks for sharing the review on FB, Teagan – hugs!
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Book fest sounds fun. I hope you enjoy it.
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I may have to restrain myself when it comes to buying books, Yesha!
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I’m happy that you’ll be talking to readers in person in this Spooky event, Teri.📚😊
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So am I, Miriam. I’ve missed it so much, and I love that students and kids will be there on Friday.
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Did I say Spooky? Haha, it’s not quite Halloween yet. We watched a murder mystery series last night with a Halloween theme. Probably that was in my head! Have a great time at the Soky Book Fest, Teri.
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I got what you meant, Miriam, lol.
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That’s what I do with my daughter. We knew what we meant!!
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OMG I am so happy that you’ll be able to attend! We missed all these book events!
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Zoom was nice, but it sure doesn’t beat in-person events, Sophie. Hope you can get to some events soon!
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I finished Between the Vines this weekend. Loved it. Haven’t read Craig’s book yet, but I’m like you, I enjoy the banter between Lizzie and the Hat.
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I’m behind a book on the hat series, so I need to read Lunar Boogie before starting this new one. Looking forward to Staci’s – I’ve really been enjoying her series.
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Hope you have fun at the festival. I’m very happy for you that you get to go.
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I’m sure I’ll have a fantastic time, Tori – and it’s less than ten minutes away!
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Hi Teri, How lovely that you are doing book events again. I knew about Staci’s new book, but missed Craig’s. I also enjoy The Hat series very much. I think I pre-ordered your book, but now I am confused because it isn’t on my kindle so I will go to Amazon and check.
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I have the same problem sometimes, Robbie – forget what I preordered, then go to Amazon and it tells me I’ve already downloaded it, lol. And I’m superexcited about the book fest. Have to start getting my stuff ready for Friday.
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I look forward to reading about it 🌷
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I hope you had fun, Teri! I read Staci’s and Craig’s books on vacation. Great reads 🙂
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I had a fabulous time, Denise! I’ll post pics tomorrow. Looking forward to reading both of their books.
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