Authors on Grayson

On my way to Galax, I stopped at Lovers Leap to take a picture.

I had to drive around for a bit and ask directions, but I finally got there. When I saw this sign, I knew I was where I was supposed to be.

Actually, there were lots of signs. I liked this one.

The author part of the Galax String and Leaf Festival was sponsored by Chapters Bookstore.

The 47 authors had tables under big tents. My book was there waiting for me.

Fellow member of both Roanoke Valley Pen Women and Valley Writers, Peggy Shifflett, was beside me. If you haven't read her books, you're missing something good.

On the other side of me was Roland Lazenby, who's written a lot of sports books (and is published by a major NY publisher). I don't know why I have such a sour expression in this picture.

I look much happier in this picture.

Michele Young-Stone was right across from me. Her debut novel (from a big NY publisher) looks really good. I love the title. She also has a blog.

A lot of people wandered through the tents and looked at books. One little boy, whose mother bought Ferradiddledumday, stopped by later to tell me he really liked my book.

One little boy, whose mother bought Ferradiddledumday, stopped by later to tell me he really liked my book. Even some dogs came by. This Jack Russell terrier was wearing pretty pink shoes.

Sharyn McCrumb and Adam Edwards were late because a tractor trailer accident blocked Interstate 81 for hours. At a reception later, they talked about Faster Pastor.

Kathleen Grissom also spoke at the reception. I bought a copy of her debut novel, The Kitchen House, because I'd heard such good things about it.

I didn't stay at my table all the time. Sometimes I ventured onto the blocked off Main Street to see other vendors.

Today was a really good day, but it was long and hotand I'm really tired. 

I wonder how my husband is doing taking care of all the critters while I'm away. He had a long, hot day raking hay.

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