What a day!
It started with a wonderful breakfast with the DEBs crew ~ Beth Vogt, Olivia Newport, Katie Ganshert, and Dani Pettrey. We missed our fabulous Kelli Standish, though ๐ Lots to share and laugh about, along with some vegemite tasting but only one of the four thought our national spread was palatable! I have some great photos of the taste testing to share with you all on my return although Katie might not speak to me again ๐
Breakfast was followed up with the first of my 19 author interviews for the day…yep, 19! I know, I know, what on earth was I thinking?! Every author was so gracious, delightful, and entertaining and it was such a privilege to meet with each of them. I can’t wait to share the audio of our interviews, and the video of their “Mad Minute” with you all, when I get back home.
I squeezed in lunch with Tosca Lee and Ronie which was lovely and bumped in to the one and only Frank Peretti! Such a delightfully humble man. And yes, there are more photos to come.
My interviews continued in the afternoon and it was soon on to an event with the fantastic people at Thomas Nelson, then on to the fun and outrageous MBT (My Book Therapy) Pizza night where I saw Susie May Warren and Jim Rubart as never seen before ๐
Supper with my wonderful roomie, Ronie, and the lovely Dineen Miller ended a great day.
I’m so appreciating your comments – sorry that I just don’t have the time to respond at the moment, but I will!
More fun to report on soon!
September 15, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Loving these daily updates, Rel.
DEBs? What’s that stand for? Or is it secret society stuff so only those in the know are supposed to know?
What an amazing day, can’t wait for the video/audio when you return down under. Will be compulsory viewing/listening. And just think you have another full day of it tomorrow, then the gala. What a blast that will be.
Take care, my friend.
September 17, 2013 at 1:20 pm
The Debs stands for the four of us — Katie Ganshert, Olivia Newport, Dani Pettrey, and me (Beth Vogt). We all debuted as novelists in May 2012, and had a wonderful, one of a kind online launch thanks to Rel and Kelli Standish.
September 17, 2013 at 5:08 pm
The “debuts” of course. Thanks Beth for the clarification.
September 21, 2013 at 12:30 am
Ian ยป The Debutantes, actually, Ian. You could not find a better group of women to spend time with. Each of the girls are absolute delights!
September 21, 2013 at 12:49 am
Ian ยป It jumped from one blast to the next. So, so good ๐
September 16, 2013 at 5:20 am
It was lovely to get to meet you in person, Rel! Thanks for taking the time to interview me. ‘Gracious, delightful, and entertaining’ describes you, aptly, too.
September 21, 2013 at 12:47 am
Becky Wade ยป It was a lovely treat to meet you, Becky – can’t wait to share our audio interview and ‘Mad Minute’!!
September 16, 2013 at 5:43 am
Praise Jesus! Such wonderful news in these updates. I’m absolutely enjoying them. Keep them coming, Rel! So looking forward to more. Xo
September 16, 2013 at 5:54 am
Oh, and the pictures on Twitter! I can’t help but smile. So fun!
September 21, 2013 at 12:46 am
Ganise ยป What an encourager you are, Ganise – glad you enjoyed my posts. So much more good stuff to come!
September 16, 2013 at 11:58 am
Dear Rel, I’m so glad you’re having a wonderful time. It seems as if you’ve been very busy. I really hope everyone in America is making a good impression LOL! I wish I was there to get to meet with you and all the great authors and chat books and other fun things. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. ๐
September 21, 2013 at 12:46 am
Renee C. ยป Yes, I was SO busy. I just wanted to make every moment count, which I did, but it’s impossible to do everything you want in that short time. I wish you had been there, too. You would have LOVED it xo
September 16, 2013 at 5:33 pm
I’d probably baulk too if you force-fed me Vegemite – can’t stand it myself. My mum likes it and all through growing up I could never get used to it – even tried mixing it with honey to make it easier to digest, but noooo.
Marmite, however, is a different story. I first tried it as an adult, and found that it tasted so much different to Vegemite, even though they are both similar yeast spreads. So I LOVE my Marmite on toast. Vogels toast, to be exact. Both Kiwi fare ๐
September 21, 2013 at 12:43 am
Ellie Whyte ยป Marmite…makes me shudder!! My hubby and girls like Vegemite and Promite! I’m just a Vegemite girl, myself!
September 17, 2013 at 6:06 am
Yay for the meeting of the DEBs. Love that you had that opportunity! ๐
September 21, 2013 at 12:33 am
Rissi ยป It was the BEST! I knew they were amazing women but meeting them in person confirmed it a thousand times over! Thanks for sharing my joy xo