Cindy's Christmas Open House, La Center, KY  Nov. 13th


What a fabulous holiday extravaganza. Beautiful decorations surrounded us in this Christmas fairyland that Cindy and her staff had created.


It was a joy to sign books surrounded by the sights and scents of the holiday season. Oh, and did I mention the delicious refreshments?



Two authors who have signed books together many times before today, wait expectantly for the first visitors to arrive. 

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The Beas Christian Bookstore, Paducah, KY  Oct. 28th


Store owner, Mary Beasley, author, Linda Swift
and guest, Sandy McEwen.


Linda's husband, Bob, provided hyms and Christmas carols at the keyboard.
Mary also treated the guests with a couple of beautiful solos. 


Sandy has just retired from her job of 27 years as tour guide at the
 Welcome Center which was the setting for LET NOTHING YOU DISMAY. The book is dedicated to Sandy who provided needed information for the story.


What would a signing be without refreshments?
Mmmmm, that delicious blackberry-lemonade punch
and homemade cookies.

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Cindy's Flowers and Gifts, La Center, KY  October 22nd


Ellen Kelley and Linda Swift pose beside their names on the billboard
in front of Cindy's shop.


Ellen, Linda, and Cindy Neal, inside her beautiful gift shop.


Linda waits for the first customers to arrive.

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 Murray State University Bookstore, Murray, KY
 Fri. Oct. 14th


L to R- Authors: Pamela Hearon, Danielle Thorne, Laurean Brooks, Linda Swift



Authors Danielle Thorne and Pamela Hearon discuss their books with two ladies from Mayfield who came to the signing after reading Julie Gizzard's story about the authors in the Mayfield Messenger.
Jessica Morris also reported on the signing in the Murray Ledger. 


Bookstore manager, Donna Witherspoon, hosted a lovely refreshment table and made all the arrangements for this successful day.


The authors chat with each other (they had never met in person until now)
 and others who have stopped by to meet them.

    
The cozy reading section of the bookstore afforded a panoramic view of the campus on this beautiful autumn day as authors and visitors chatted. 
    
    
Among those stoppping by were Linda's cousin, her husband, and niece .Another cousin, Tom Cohoon, made the pictures for this event.

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Etcetera Coffeehouse, Paducah, Ky - Sat. Oct. 15th


"Easy listening" music was provided throughout the signing by Linda's husband Bob on keyboard, adding a relaxed atmosphere as people lingered to enjoy coffee and conversation.


Laurean Brooks looks on as a buyer examines her booklet,"Jonquils in the Snow."  Who could resist such a lovely smile and intriguing title? 


Danielle Thorne talks writing with a buyer who has purchased an armload of books from the four authors. Some did early Christmas shopping. 


Linda Swift signs a book for her son-in-law's mother as she signs up for the books and CDs to be given away at the end of the day.


Pamela Hearon shares a laugh with a buyer as she signs his book. It was difficult to know who had most fun, the authors or those who shopped.

These photos were made by Johanna Rhodes. The authors are indebted to Johanna and her husband, Allan, for their generous hospitality in hosting and promoting this event.

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Cape Book Rack, Cape Girardeau, MO  October 8th



Linda begins her month-long schedule of book signings with her good friend and author, Ellen Kelley in the Cape Book Rack at the invitation of
co-owner Emily Jenson.

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AND A SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE AUTHORS TO ALL THE READERS WHO CAME AND BOUGHT OUR BOOKS.
 HAPPY READING TO ALL!