June:Month for Brides, Dads, Book-signings and Vacations

17. June 2011 by Marie Pinschmidt.

Happy Father’s Day and A Lifetime of Happiness to all Brides and Grooms.

I have just returned from my 1,000 mile solo auto trip to Ohio for a luncheon and book-signing as well as to visit relatives and friends. As an artist, I love to travel by auto to better enjoy the varied landscapes. The North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia mountains did not disappoint. An Andrew Lloyd Weber CD and the magnificent voice of Michael Crawford singing “Love changes Things”, “That’s All I Ask of You”, and “Memories”, combined with the awe-inspiring scenery, tingled my nerve-endings and brought moisture to my eyes. Why do we travel abroad when there is so much beauty in our own country?

Held in a rustic winery, the luncheon was most enjoyable and my talk well received. Books were sold and autographed and some readers brought previously purchased books for signing. Remembered names were matched to time-altered faces, and new friendships were born. After spending precious time with relatives, I returned home with renewed spirit and enthusiasm for what I do. Where would writers be without readers? In order to refill our well, we need reassurance occasionally that our words are bringing pleasure, and hopefully making a difference in the lives of others.

With that being said, I wish to thank all those who attend book-signings to cheer us on our often lonely journey. Book publishing is changing rapidly, and whether we like the feel of a book in our hands, or enjoy the convenience of e-books, we must support writers to keep literature alive and available to everyone. Books have probably brought more pleasure to the masses than any other creative endeavor. We need each other.

I returned home from Savannah on the last leg of the trip to flattened landscapes, tropical flora and welcome ocean breezes, renewed in body and mind, and anxious to begin a new project. But first, I needed to respond to 200-plus e-mails and numerous phone messages, all of which I tackled with good cheer and thankfulness to my fans. 

Again, I thank all of you who have visited my website and for recommending my blog content to others. Write me any time and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Don’t forget to LOVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART. 

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