Yesterday afternoon, I attended an author talk and signing event – Lisa Wingate.

It was a great talk. Her presentation was informative and inspirational. So glad I got to be there at Barnes & Noble this afternoon.

We waited in line for a signed copy of her newest book. We were told to have what you want her to write to you ready for an attendant to write it on a sticky to place in her book for her to look at and write in her signing. I told the attendant my first name and to write “Keep being inspired.” That was all.

Met up with Lisa. Very sweet woman. Told her I was also an author. She smiled and was happy about that. Asked me what I write. I told her mostly women’s fiction with some faith and Greek Orthodox traditions. She said, “Oh, so similar to what I write with faith as well.” I told her yes. She said it was so nice to meet a writer who reads her books.

Anyway, she signed my book.

I opened the book in the car and was touched. She’d written:

To Dorothy —

Keep being inspired —

The world needs your stories —

Best Wishes!

Lisa Wingate

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