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NOTE from the Author: I used Canva to create this newsletter. It was a first for me. I hope you like it.

The Texas Book Festival, the largest book event in the state and one of the premier book Festivals in the country, returns November 8–9 in downtown Austin for its landmark 30th anniversary! Free and open to all, the Festival will feature a star-studded lineup of more than 300 of the year’s leading authors, engaging panel discussions and programs for all ages, family activities, book signings, cooking demonstrations, local food trucks, and the popular Saturday night Lit Crawl. Learn more at Texasbookfestival.org.
Do You Like Mysteries?
Swing by Tent Number 4, Booth 418 and pick up your copies of Mad Money & Murder and Death is in the Cards during your visit to the festival. Visit with me and my family and hear about upcoming books in the Pond Investigations Mystery series. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Pond’s Postcard #5 Hello! “Sage’s Bluff” Update I finished the first draft of “Sage’s Bluff” last Sunday afternoon. Right now, I’m playing catch up on my typing. Currently, I’m at 23,102 words in my typed manuscript. I have so much work ahead of me, but don’t worry, I have contracted …
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Lubbock Book Festival This coming Saturday, August 24th, 2024. I hope to see you there! Early Access opens: 11am.General Admission opens: 12noon. For full details visit: https://www.lubbockbookfest.com/ Follow Up We had a fantastic time at the Lubbock Book Festival yesterday. The team who organized the event did an amazing job. …