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The Best Part of My Book Signing

6/12/2015

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I had my first book signing event last night and I would have to say that besides the sales, the many friends that congratulated me, the food and wine, the best part for me was meeting people that had a connection with the places I write about in the story.

A sorority sister from Theta Phi Alpha, the Cortland College sorority mentioned in Imaginary Brightness, came and brought me a wonderful framed print of Camp Pine Knot (see below). She was graciously giving 15 or so books to her fellow sisters. I signed them all. And then there was a woman who lives in my town and worked at the Camp Sagamore for years as a college student. She asked me to speak at her book club. Of course!

It seemed, as I was signing books for people, that everyone had some connection with the Adirondacks.  "I would camp there every year with my family." ; "My neighbors have a family camp on Raquette, please sign his name......";  "This one goes to the .... family for their camp on Saranac Lake."  And so it went.

There is a special something about the Adirondacks for people that have ever visited. It's  a place you don't forget because it conjures up peaceful memories. I can't wait for my upcoming signings in the region. Although I'm not participating in the Ironman in Lake Placid, I will be there that weekend to sign books! Check out my events page for the latest updates.

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Jodi
6/17/2015 02:53:54 pm

I'm just getting into reading you research for the next book. I don't know much about Collis P Huntington, but all the information is interesting. I knew about Ella's law suit, but never heard of any connection w/Sarah B. It definitely makes sense! I have to keep reading, I have a lot to catch up on!

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