Two libraries today, plus the lunch bunch at the bookstore, so it was a busy day. Here are some photos from the evening at the Waldo Library. I forgot to take photos at the afternoon event at Johnson County Library. Duh. But it was fun, especially the conversation afterward with the young lady who has written an archeological mystery set in Utah. You go, girl--I wish you luck. Let me know when your book comes out!
Steve Woolfolk and Alicia Ahlvers organized the evening at the Waldo Library, and made it a special occasion. Isn't that an impressive poster? Cookies and lemonade and an enthusiastic crowd--all the makings of a great evening. Thanks, Steve and Alicia!
Lou (third from right in the photo below) and her husband (to her left) drove over from St. Joseph. They're old friends from several book signings in the area, and it was a pleasure to see them again. I love it when I see people taking notes (see the two folks on the left). Reminds me of my teaching days. I always tell people when I get up to talk that I'm programmed for 50 minutes. It's kind of hard to get me to shut up before the end of the "class hour." This was a wonderfully attentive group. And if you peer through that window in the back, you'll see that the evening is bright. We had sunshine all day, for a change!
From old friends to new, in the photo above. Gregory (a teacher), Troy (with his back to us--he's a fan of the Brother Cadfael series, but was willing to give China Bayles a read), and Margaret, who came with her camera. (Margaret--and anybody else who has taken photos--Peggy will post them in our online tour scrapbook. Email them to her at mmoody1@austin.rr.com.)
And another interesting thing happened at last night's event. I got to meet Pablo, from Roundrock Journal, a blogger friend. He brought me--ta da!--a round rock! I was taken aback, as you might guess, because nobody has ever given me a round rock before. And when I say round, I mean round, as in perfectly, gorgeously, uniquely, rotundly, spherically round.
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his perfectly round rock presents a mystery, doesn't it? Two mysteries, in fact. Where did this come from and how was it formed? You'll find some clues here. Many, many thanks to Pablo for introducing me to this natural wonder, which will find a place of honor on my desk, to remind me that nature is rich in mysteries and that life (and the blogosphere) is rich in friends. And that you never know what's going to turn up on a book tour.
However, I may need some help in getting my round rock through the x-ray machine at the airport. I hope they don't think it's a bomb. Maybe I'd better mail it home, huh?
Heading for the airport today for a flight to Phoenix. I'll be at Poisoned Pen tonight in Scottsdale. Hope to see you there!