I had learned much about publishing before starting Southern Christian Writers, but it had been years since I had a manuscript published. If I was going to lead writers, all of them pursuing independent publishing, it was time to publish again.
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THE JOURNEY ENDS
The publishing house suspended operations in January 2017, ending my marketing journey. I found it difficult to believe Dr. Tate was complicit in the illegal activities that took place.
WORDS OF WISDOM
More than one person stopped at my table to say, “Are you Mimi’s sister?” We are sisters in Christ but not by blood. Thanks to their curiosity, a third of my inventory sold.
A COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR
When a friend invited me to visit a Toastmaster meeting, I accepted. A group of writers taught me how to write. Therefore, it was reasonable that a group of speakers could teach me how to speak.
SOMEONE’S FAVORITE AUTHOR
. The only people in the tent were disappointed vendors and event staff pushing water out of the sagging tent ceiling. The tent lighting, no doubt affected by the rain, faded in and out. I considered leaving in the lull between downpours.
FAITH AND ANGELS
. The owner caught his escapee in front of our table. He pointed at Brigitte’s angel book. “They are not really angels,” he said. “They are beings from an alternate universe. Sometimes they come to our universe and help us.”
YOU FORGOT TO PAY ME
“This is great.” he said. “Are you the author?” “Yes, I am.” “I’ll be back in a minute. I want to buy this book.” Donna approached me. “That’s the pastor of the church.” “A priest is going to buy my book!” Tina, you have got to take a picture.
HOW DID I MISS THAT?
FREE BOOK FESTIVAL glared at me from the poster on the theater door. How did I miss “THAT”? FREE! Was that in the email? Why did they invite authors to sell books at a “FREE BOOK” festival?
TREASURED FOREVER
After a second request for my famous autograph, I signed one of my postcards and handed it to him. His face lit up as he exclaimed, “I will treasure this forever!”
A NEAR DISASTER
Did you put it in the paper?” “No. I don’t know how it got in the paper. Can I ask why it’s a problem?” “President Bush visited the club, and the place was mobbed. Now they have a rule that events cannot be publicized.” The absurdity of my presence creating a mob at a private club made me giggle.
Faith's Mystery 