I was thrilled when Dave Long (editor with Bethany House) introduced me to Jenni Burke, the model who posed for the cover of Remembered. (Click the title to see the "historical" Jenni)
Bethany House prepared ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of Within My Heart, and I signed those at the Baker Booth yesterday.
Me with Julie Klassen (author of The Silent Governess and the winner of the 2010 Christy for Historical Romance, so proud for her), and Sunni Jeffers (author for Guideposts and my sweet roomie who saved my life this weekend with her traveling pharmacy. My allergies really acted up...)
The lovely Nancy Moser who signed ARCs of her newest novel, Masquerade (which I'm going to start reading on my way home today!). Love you, Nancy, and really enjoyed getting to know you better.
The oh-so-sweet and talented Lynn Austin (who won the 2010 Christy for Historical Fiction, her sixth Christy, I think?) and her hysterical husband, Ken. We shared dinner together (with Bethany House folks) before the Christys on Saturday night.
Clowning around with Nancy Moser, Lynn Austin, and Julie Klassen.
Me with Julie Klassen and Dee Gist following the Christys on Saturday night. If you haven't read The Silent Governess yet, treat yourself and do! It's marvelous! So is Dee's A Bride in the Bargain. I'm honored to be among such talented authors.
Sunni Jeffers and I are lovin' up on good friend and author Tricia Goyer and her new daughter, Alyssa. So precious (both of them)!
We had a scavenger hunt during the writers retreat, and one of the "to dos" was to have one member of your group do a cartwheel. Well...this is Lynn Austin attempting a cartwheel with the help of Neta Jackson and Julie Klassen. Teamwork almost made it happen! :)
Another feat of the scavenger hunt was to take a picture of your entire team SEATED in a bathtub. (L to R: Ken Blackstock (Terri's husband), Gayle Martin, me on Neta Jackson's lap and Lynn Austin)
The lovely Colleen Coble and Terri Blackstock
And lastly, a shot of the arch at dusk.
What a fun time we've had! And now, off to grab some breakfast with my roomie, Sunni Jeffers, and then catch our planes.
Continued blessings, friends. And Judy, I'm holding you and your husband and your family close to my heart, as are all the readers of this blog. You're so dearly loved, and we're asking God to comfort you and give you strength in coming days. I'm so grateful we have not just the hope of Heaven for this life, but the reality of our eternal home with Christ the moment after we breathe our last.
Tammy
'mornin Tammy!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you had a great time at the conference. I enjoyed the pictures. Praying that you have a safe trip home. Also like you I am praying for Judy and her family.
Take care, I know jack will be glad to se his "mommy". (smile)
In His Grace,
Veronica
Good Morning Tamera! I’m so happy you had a wonderful trip- from the retreat, to the retail show, to the Christy’s- it sounds like such fun! I watched the live blog of the Christy Awards (you looked SO pretty) and OH how I was praying for you to win! I LOVE Dee and Julie too, but like I said, “The Inheritance” just holds a special place in my heart. I wouldn’t have even known of the others of enjoyed their books if it hadn’t been for you getting me started :) And speaking of “heart”- that huge poster of “Within My Heart” looks BEAUTIFUL!! As does Tracie and Kim’s book posters, too ;)
ReplyDeletePraying for traveling mercies as you make your way back home. Thanks for sharing these great pics and letting us in on your fun! And I’m continuing to keep Judy and her husband and family in my prayers. She is so blessed to have such a loving support system with you girls :)
Have a beautiful day!
Blessings,
Amanda Stanley
I'm huggin' on little Jack right now, Veronica. Soooo good to be home.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amanda, for your love and support, friend. And for celebrating with us on the live Christy blog. It was a FUN night!
I'm glad you had a great time at the conference, Tamera and thanks for posting photos. It was so neat to be able to see pictures of some of my favorite authors :)
ReplyDeletePraying for Judy and all her family right now.
Oh wow! You DID have a great and run time. :) I haven't yet reached the point where my publisher will invite me to attend ICRS, but I did make it on behalf of David C. Cook (hubby's company) last year in Denver. Had a fantastic time and sorry I couldn't make it this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experiences and pictures. Some amazing memories made there. And WOW! Tricia Goyer has a new little girl. I had no idea. Going to have to drop her a note.
I'm sure you're glad to be home with the kiddos though. I know you were missed. :)