Book Signing-The Wheel of Time series

I have had a love affair with The Wheel of Time series for years-and that is more than 10 years. A good friend of mine introduced me to book one as book five was coming out. I balked at first as I didn't think this series was for me. Her response was just read the first one and if you don't like it, you don't have to read anymore. I was captured by the first pages and swept away to continue the series. Book 13-the final book in the series-came out last week and while I am excited to find out the ending I am also sad that this series has ended. Brandon Sanderson overtook the last two books as the original author, Robert Jordan, passed away before the series was finished. I was able to meet him and Harriet McDougal-Jordan's widow-at a book signing this past Friday. I knew there would be hundreds of people there as there have been each time I went to a signing with Robert Jordan. I was not disappointed at this signing as there were people as far as the eye could see and the bookstore was mostly standing room only for a large portion of it. Brandon and Harriet were so gracious and friendly and interacted with the fans in a way that made us all feel welcome to meet them and have our books signed and appreciated for purchasing their books. I also made a purchase of Brandon's book called The Way of Kings and can't wait to read it. If you haven't read this series-you should. It has great writing and offers a fantastical world like no other that captures you and transforms you into the story to where you are part of it. I am going to be doing a re-read and go through the entire series and I would love for you to join me. I had planned this last year to be all ready when the last book came out, but life happened and I didn't get it done. So, I am starting this year and going through the entire series. I will start this next weekend and will post on the blog about my journey through the pages. I would love to have you join me and read your comments. So run to grab your copy of The Eye of the World and start reading with me.

Book Signing with Ree Drummond-The Pioneer Woman

Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, did a book signing at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati on Friday, February 18. I was lucky enough to go to this and wanted to share with my readers. I attended the event with a good friend of mine and we had a blast. The signing started at 6:00 pm with Ree taking questions from the crowd. The book signing started about 6:30 pm and to tell you just how many were there to see her, we got our books signed at 10:30 that night. The store was almost ready to close as the final ones in line were able to get to her and talk for a brief moment while getting their books signed. However, we had a great time as we ate some delicious food in their cafe, shopped for books, and read while waiting for our spot in line. I must say that waiting that long to see Ree was completely worth it. She is beautiful and a fashion maven, as well as, funny and articulate as many see daily on her blog. Please check out her blog at www.thepioneerwoman.com


I wanted to share some pictures that were taken at the signing.