Peevish Pen

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I'm an elderly retired teacher who writes. Among my books are Ferradiddledumday (Appalachian version of the Rumpelstiltskin story), Stuck (middle grade paranormal novel), Patches on the Same Quilt (novel set in Franklin County, VA), Them That Go (an Appalachian novel), Miracle of the Concrete Jesus & Other Stories, and several Kindle ebooks.

Friday, June 03, 2011

Ferrum College Booksigning

Last week, I was invited to Ferrum College to speak to the World Folktales class about Ferradiddledumday and to do a booksigning for both Ferradiddledumday and Stuck at the college bookstore.

My table was already set up when I got there.
Ferrum Mountain is in the background.

From 1999 until 2006, I was an adjunct instructor of English at the college, a job I enjoyed very much, so it was good to see so many of my former colleagues again. I was amazed how much the campus had changed since I worked there. The bookstore itself had changed. Now it had both a cafe (that served Starbucks, had a TV a comfortable chairs, and provided wi-fi access) and an outside patio area. It was a great place to lounge—or to have a booksigning.

Tasty snacks were provided by the library, which sponsored the signing.

I saw a lot of folks I used to work with.

I'm signing a book for Susan.

Even the administration stopped by!

Thanks to all who made this signing a success—English professor  Tina Hanlon,  librarian George Taylor-Loveland, bookstore manager Patty Sigmon, and many others.

You made me feel very welcomed. And thanks for buying so many books!
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3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks like a superb place for a book signing. Love the view of the mountain out the window!

7:14 PM  
Blogger CountryDew said...

Looks lovely! Glad you had a nice time.

2:17 PM  
Blogger Sweet Virginia Breeze said...

Glad you enjoyed. It does look like a wonderful place to gather.

7:49 PM  

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