New Writers Event in Orlando 7/11/09

I'll be in Orlando, Florida on June 11 at the Barnes and Noble Colonial for a New Writers Event featuring Florida authors Judy Lindquist, Lola Wert, Melinda Driscoll, Ginger Bryant, Doris Bloodsworth, Antone Christopher, Reg Ivory, and myself. The event is Saturday afternoon between 1-3pm, so if you're in the Orlando area please stop by and say hi. I'll be signing copies of A Taste For Red and wearing my good shoes and a brand new shirt. Maybe new pants, too. My partner and I are still arguing about the pants.

Jessica Burkhart Book Signing

On Saturday I stopped by Books-a-Million to meet 'tween author Jessica Burkhart and pick up her debut novel Take The Reins, which is part of the eight book Canterwood Crest Series from Aladdin. Take The Reins follows Sasha Silver and her horse Charm as they begin life at the elite Canterwood Crest Academy and compete for a spot on the advanced riding team. Unfortunately, not everyone at the academy is thrilled at the prospect of competition from a new and talented rider. Drama ensues.

Lisa has already devoured the book and given it "a big thumbs up!". For more info on the series check out Jessicaburkhart.com. She offers great advice for writers and blogs almost daily at jessicaburkhart.blogspot.com (which makes me look sooooo bad. But I won't mope. I'll let her be an inspiration to become a better blogger myself).

Check her stuff out!

And if you're in the North Florida area, keep an eye open for her next bookstore appearance (an event calender can be found at her blog).

The next book in the Canterwood Crest Series, Chasing Blue, will be available March 24th.