Yesterday, I learned something new about Authors and Book Signings. They aren't for adults only!We were invited by our grandkids to join them at a book signing at the Town's Center Barnes & Noble by their favorite author -- Mary Pope Osbourne! 
With their books in hand and smiles of excitement on their faces, they were herded around the aisles, around the service desk, out the doors, down the street, around the corner, and finally to the end of the line to wait their turn with their number safely around their wrist. After 2 1/2 hours of anticipation, they were finally next in line!
As they approached Mary for their photo and signing, she glanced down at them and exclaimed, 'Oh my goodness, it's little Jack and Annie!" Jack and Annie are the characters from her book who are a brother and sister and a year and half apart, just like our grandchildren, Alex and Savannah! Together, they go on adventures in a magic treehouse. How interesting! 
With Magic Treehouse in hand, and everyone happy, they knew the wait had been worth it. What a momentous occasion for these 500+ young readers. Now, they await the upcoming musical and curl up to read their new books.To see all of Mary Pope Osbourne's books and upcoming events, visit her website at http://www.marypopeosborne.com/. Keep Reading Little Ones!
Where else can you discuss sleeping with movie stars, blondes, French kissing, and Italian for beginners than at the Ponte Vedra Book Talk Cafe.
On Monday, April 19, Vic DiGenti, the regional director of the Florida Writers Association and president of the Friends of the Library–Ponte Vedra Beach, introduced us to - Author Kristin Harmel.
Kristin, barely visible above the podium at a petite height of 5', delighted us with her enthusiastic presentation. Kristin's genuine love of writing was obvious as well as her desire to share her world, her stories, her joys, and her challenges as she has grown and matured in her writing and in her style. By the time Kristin graduated suma cum laude from our very own University of Florida, she had written her first book, and knew she was living her passion. With a love of travel, a vibrant personality, and an upbeat outlook on life, her readers are in for many delightful stories now and in the coming years. Kristin's books appeal to the 20, 30, and 40 year old female and, therefore, are considered 'Chick-Lit.' However, I think they're the perfect 'beach read' and I'm over 40! Ladies, since when is 'Chick-Lit' a negative thing anyway, right? 
As you read Kristin's novels, you'll enjoy international travel with her lead characters sharing with you -- 'How to Sleep With a Movie Star,' 'The Blond Theory,' 'The Art of French Kissing,' and coming soon, 'Italian for Beginners.' (all carrying disclaimers as the intriguing titles can be misleading!) Kristin doesn't leave out the young adult readers either. Check out her website for all of her books and scheduled events at www.kristinharmel.com.
Now, if only my daughter will share the two books I purchased for her!!!!! Hmmmm?Gotta go!Sites: Vic DiGenti @ http://www.windrusher.com/Ponte Vedra Friends of the Library: http://www.friendspvlibrary.org/
Yesterday, I learned something new about Authors and Book Signings. They aren't for adults only!
