By Debby Giusti
I’m flying to Dallas
Although busy, it’s been a fun seven days. Last Tuesday, I met
with a local book club that selected my current release, THE COLONEL’S
DAUGHTER, the third book in my Military Investigations series, for their
monthly selection. The ladies—Carroll Pellegrinelli, Teri Sauer, Suzie Luciano
and Aileen Friedlein—were so welcoming and had such kind things to say about my
story. Thank you, ladies! Thank you, too, for the yummy dinner of
chicken quesadillas, green salad, fruit kabobs and key lime pie.
For wonderful baked recipes, check out Carroll’s guide to
desserts and baking at baking.about.com.
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| L to R: Teri Sauer, Debby Giusti, Aileen Friedlein, Carrol Pellegrinelli, and seated, Susan Luciano. |
Wednesday evening, I joined my own book club for delicious finger
food and great discussion about our own monthly selection. All of us attended a church retreat a number
of years ago and have been meeting monthly since then. Our upcoming selection is THE ALCHEMIST, by
Paulo Coelho.
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| L to R front row: Elfi, Debby, Ginger, Gerry, Terry, Judy. Back row: Dee, Tammy, Mary, Rita, and Joan. |
The rest of the week, I worked on the first three chapters
and synopsis of the fifth book in my series. This story deals with the army’s
Wounded Warrior Program and has been rewarding for me to write. I mailed the
pages late yesterday afternoon and posted this blog last night.
Today, I’m packing and attaching labels to small composition
books that I’ll give away at the conference. If you’re heading to Dallas
Safe travel! Happy reading and happy writing.
Wishing you abundant blessings,
Debby Giusti
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Safe travels. your week sounds busy and tiring (or do I have tired on my brain).
ReplyDeleteWill be interesting hearing all the stories from the conference. I know one Aussie who is going she left today to fly to Dallas. (I get to do that next May).
One of my best friends is involved in the Wounded Warriors program. Sounds like an awesome book.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get time, I keep saying it, I want to join a bookclub.
Hope you have a great time at the conference!
ReplyDeleteYay going to the conference too, so hope to meet you there! About Paulo Coelho - not sure if I can give an opinion since I've never read any of his books, BUT, I'm from Brazil (where he's from), and there Christian usually advise against him because he's a strong advocate for spiritualism. So would read it with a grain of salt :) (or not at all).
ReplyDeleteHi beautiful ladies. Quite some time. I miss you all. safe journey to all going for the conference. Hugs to all.
ReplyDeleteAusjenny, what's the name of the gal attending the ACFW Conference from Australia? I'll be sure to give her a big hug!
ReplyDeletePamela, you have a little one at home. Once he's grown, you'll have time for book clubs! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI know the conference will be fun. The best part is seeing old friends and making new ones.
I'm hoping to come home with lots of new writing information as well. Nancy Kress is presenting the Early Bird Session, which I'm looking forward to attending. She writes for Writer's Digest and should provide a wealth of info I can incorporate into my writing.
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about Paulo. The book was choosen by one of the ladies in our group. She's a very strong Christian and liked the story.
Be sure to say hello at ACFW!!!
Olufisayo,
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you here. I hope all is well with you, and that you're not having unrest in your area. So many riots across the globe that have me worried and praying.
Stay safe!
Alrighty then, your friend would prob know better if it's ok since I've never actually read it :). See you soon, YAY!
ReplyDeleteHer name is lucy Morgan-Jones,
ReplyDeleteShe has arrived safely.
Thanks Debby, God is in control. I appreciate you.
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