Did you know that the suuuuper cute Reads by the River Books and Gifts in Waterford puts together a huge author fair? Now you do! And you NEEd to check it out. My husband and I were part of it this year (its second), as we share our new book, Mail-Order Monster: Crash Course. I was gobsmacked at how much talent there was in a single banquet hall. There was a book or collectible there for everyone. It was an absolutely AMAZING, one-stop shopping spot for your end of year, holiday gift giving. Mark your calendar for next year. Seriously, you don’t want to miss out.

Here’s how it went. Almost 50 authors displayed their wares and talked about books to anyone who came around. The fair was held  the Cotton Exchange Banquet Hall because, while the bookstore is ADORBS and has lots of offerings, it doesn’t have the empty space needed for a book fair, so the owner held it at this popular, nearby hall. The space had an open bar so browsers could enjoy a beverage while shopping. PLUS, the bookstore gave away a gift card. The whole events was well run and a lot of fun.

AND the incredibly talented author and sewing maven MJ Diem came to see me and give me some lovely gifts! She had read Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course and loved it. She wanted a signed copy and also–because she knows I’m in awe of her sewing since the day I saw her conference faculty gift bags–gifted me some adorable new creations. Nice to see you, MJ! Thanks for being a great friend. 🙂