Serendipity, our little raindrop, is creating BIG ripples!
First, I’ve just been notified that Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the Mississippi River is a FINALIST in the competition for Foreword Review’s INDIEFAB “Book of the Year” Award!
The winners of this prestigious award will be announced in June at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco. Keep your fingers crossed, my friends…but, whatever happens, I am humbled and honored to have it included as a Finalist!
ON THE ROAD
Second, I’ve just completed the first leg of the 2015 Book Tour and it is SO much fun! (Even though we got caught up in that last-gasp-of-winter snowstorm that surprised everyone.) We had to cancel a few things, but we will reschedule. This trip was to Southeast Missouri and included Multimedia Presentations and Book Signings in Charleston, Sikeston, Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Everywhere we were welcomed by warm, happy, open-hearted people. Sharing these stories is PURE JOY! There are lots of photos on the Author Facebook Page.
photo by Sikeston Standard Democrat
I’m filling in the schedule now for the rest of 2015, so if we haven’t been in touch yet and you would like to arrange something in your community, please message me through the “Contact” box at gayleharper.com. I’ll be posting the Schedule of Events on Facebook, so please do stay connected – I’d love to see you somewhere this year!
NEW BOOK TRAILER
Haven’t seen it yet? It’s on the website and on YouTube. It’s quick, fun and lively – check it out and please DO share it with anyone you like!
DO YOU HAVE YOUR COPY YET?
If not, you can order signed and/or personalized copies directly from me here. They are also available at Barnes & Noble stores along the Mississippi River and online and on Amazon.
And, if you could take just a moment to write a “Customer Review” on Amazon and/or B&N it would be SO appreciated! Readers DO value your opinion – and it makes no difference where you bought your copy!
EVENTS IN THE OZARKS
FINALLY, if you happen to be in the Ozarks region, here’s two events coming up very soon…
This Saturday, 3/21 Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Springfield, MO – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Details here https://www.facebook.com/events/608883579242810/
Thursday, 3/26 Noon – 2:00 p.m. A very special event at Chateau on the Lake in Branson! Join us for an Author Luncheon and presentation of the new Multimedia Show taking you on the roadtrip of a lifetime! Details here https://www.facebook.com/events/1048675155148123/
Chateau on the Lake at Sunrise photo (c) Gayle Harper
Stay tuned, my friends! It’s going to be a very fun year!
Love, Gayle