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Kensington Book Festival
“International Day of the Book”
Sunday, April 22, 2007, Howard Avenue
Old Towne Kensington, Maryland 20895

I had a great time at this celebration of local authors and the importance of books: The Book, not just as pages of words, but as art, music, and knowledge. Authors talked about their work, sold authographed copies of their books, and there were activities for young and old alike. My son, who came with my husband to pick me up, had the opportunity to meet and chat with Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson. Needless to say, he is now an ardant Sherlock Holmes fan.

Fort Meade Officers' Wives' Club Tea Party
Fort Meade, MD
February 21, 2007

On February 21st, I had a wonderful time at a Tea Party with the Fort Meade Officers’ Wives’ Club members, arranged by Kim Lowe. Many of my author friends were there, including Cathy Maxwell, Diane Gaston (aka Diane Perkins), Hope Tarr, Sophie Nash, Mary Jo Putney, Glenda Garland, Meredith Bond, Kathryn Jensen, Ruth Glick (aka Rebecca York) and other authors.

Photo Credit: Mary Barkley

It was wonderful meeting the Officers’ wives who attended. One of the highlights of the event was finally being able to meet Kathryn Falk, the founder and CEO of Romantic Times Magazine. Kathryn also possesses the title of Lady of Barrow and founded the nonprofit organization, Support Our Soldiers (SOS) America, Inc., which promotes service to troops, including shipping books overseas. The funds raised from the Fort Meade Tea will be donated to SOS by Kim Lowe at the Romantic Times Booklovers’ Convention, April 25-29, in Houston, Texas.

Washington Romance Booksellers' Luncheon
Pooks Hill Marriott, Bethesda, MD
October 30, 2005

Yours truly with a pre-release cover of LANI'S CHALLENGE

Second Annual Book 'Em Event Signing
Waynesboro, Virginia
October 22, 2005

Yours truly with featured author Cathy Maxwell

Officer Mark Kearney doing presentation

Pre-Valentine's Signing at Bloomingdales
White Flint, Bethesda, MD
February 12, 2005

With fellow romance authors Susan Donovan, Merridith Bond and Glenda Garland

Signing my latest release for a loyal fan,
Jane Shafritz

Washington Romance Writers' Annual Retreat
April 30 - May 2, 2004

	WRW's Annual Retreat is a wonderful event that sells out within a few days. Why? Because it's a writers' retreat in every sense of the word. The location, Hilltop House in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is so idyllic that agents and editors love to attend. Here I am pictured with Kate Duffy, Editorial Director of Kensington Publishing Corporation. She's one of our favorite people -- a great speaker with a marvelous sense of humor.
My friend, Gay Cameron Snell, who writes romantic suspense/mysteries as Gay Cameron.	New York Times bestseller, Nora Roberts.
Me with Mary Kay McComus.	Ruth Glick, aka Rebecca York.
Mary Kay McComus, Ruth Glick, Kathleen Gilles Seidel and Patricia Gaffney holding a "Nora Roberts Roast."	Connie Brockway (in foreground) and 2003-2004 WRW President, Lisa Dyson.

April 25, 2004
Bethesda Literary Festival, Bethesda, MD

"Romance is in the Air" signing during Bethesda's 2004 Literary Festival, at Just Cakes, a new bakery located at 4849 Rugby Avenue in Bethesda. Authors who joined me are (left to right): Glenda Garland, Meredith Bond, yours truly, Michelle Monkou and Mia Zachary.

Here I am with Marger Shinnerer,
owner of Just Cakes (left).

Just Cakes specializes in wedding cakes, but I can assure you that they make lots more than that. They also serve coffee and have a seating area for those who want to read and enjoy the atmosphere, plus a nice assortment of great gifts and baking items.

Marge's husband, Bill, chatting with Glenda and Merry. I wonder if he's sharing the secret of his extra-scrumptious chocolate chip cookie recipe? They're the best I've ever tasted. And speaking of tastes, Just Cakes carries some wonderful hard to find items, like Earth & Vine Provisions' Culinary Sauces. I'm especially fond of the Gauva Prickly Pear Cactus.

October 12-13, 2003
West Virginia Book Festival

I had a great time at this two-day event, held at the Civic Auditorium in Charleston. A good friend and author, Sherri Neilsen, convinced me to go and I am so glad I did. I met some wonderful authors, including Robert W. Clinger, Douglas Boren, and Chris Atkins. I also spoke to many wonderful readers and some booksellers, including Michael Sublette from Frog Creek Books, located at the Capitol "Farmer's" Market.

My husband and kids decided to come with me and, the first evening, we dined at Chef Dan's, where we listened to some wonderful jazz and enjoyed some of the best Italian food I've ever tried. If you ever get to Charleston, Chef Dan's is a don't miss restaurant!

Here's some photos of the event:

West Virginia Book Festival
Charleston Civic Center
October 11-12, 2003

The Festival Marketplace -
with authors, bookstores,
and even special events
geared just for children.

Port Town Publishing's Annual Author Booksigning
July 27, 2002

Jean Hackensmith, the owner of Port Town Publishing, held an annual signing for her authors at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior, Wisconsin, in July 2002. The event was a lot of fun for the authors who attended. It gave us a chance to meet and enjoy each other's company, even though we were rained out in the afternoon. We all rushed to a nearby restaurant, still soaking wet, but hungry and happy.

The rain-drenched trio: Jean Hackensmith, Owner Port Town Publishing (author of many of PTP's time-travel and contemporary romances), yours truly and
Inna Larsen,
author of HEARTSTRINGS.

Donna Conger

Author of VET COP (a contemporary romance) and THE GREEN MOON (a sci-fi/fantasy).
JARED'S ADVENTURE, a "Growing Year's" book, will be available from PTP in 2004.

A.J. Russo

Author of THE HEALER (a mystery thriller) and ABBY, a "Little One's" book. His latest novel,
SPLICED, available from PTP in 2004.

And from one one of my first signings...

Yours truly, Carole Bellacera and
Tony Wallace
Books-A-Million, Potomac Mills, VA
October 6, 2001

This was one of my first signings...shared with two great authors. To top things off, I sold all copies of my historical romance, FIERY SURRENDER!

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