I've been enjoying some great interaction with authors recently. I entered a book giveaway through Michelle Griep's newsletter and won a free autographed book, The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane. She also sent a small sticker and four bookmarks. I thoroughly enjoyed her Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series (the first three books highlighted in my compilation post of books about Victorian London).
When I learned, in Becca Kinzer's newsletter, that she was Indy bound, I wanted to connect and get an author signature on my copy of her outstanding debut book, Dear Henry, Love Edith. However, the fee for attendance at the Indy bookseller's event was $200. I sent her a quick email and she happily agreed to meet at a Barnes and Noble. Sadly, I forgot to snag a photo together. All the more reason to meet her again at some point, perhaps after her next book, Not What We Pictured. You can pre-order it prior to its April 2026 release.
Also, I wanted to remind people of a book scavenger hunt I only learned of this year (it made my April Mid-month Mention post). The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt is coming again from October 23rd to 26th. Here's the blurb that provided a heads-up in Robin Lee Hatcher's newsletter:
"If you’ve never participated in one of the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunts, you are in for a treat. If you have participated, then you’ll be eager to join in again. The hunt runs October 23 - 26, from Noon (MDT) on Thursday until Sunday night at 11:59 pm (MDT). Follow the hunt, collect the clues, and enter to win books and prizes from 22 participating authors! "
You enter the hunt by visiting author websites. You can find more information on Robin Lee Hatcher's website. I highly recommend signing up for author newsletters (I never send any out, but I should remedy that - even though my newsletter subscriber list is very small). Opportunities abound. Plus, it is always interesting to learn more about the authors who write the books you love.
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