Christmases past have always been fun. Looking forward to more fun as the holidays approach in 2021!7/7/2021 
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We have always have fun at book signings. With the pandemic winding down and things opening up I'm looking forward to celebrating in person with readers again. (So is Jolly Roger the parrot of Moonlight Harbor fame!)  
Hanging out before the luncheon
Hmmm. Where's my red hat?
Modeling the apron made for me by my pal Roxee.
 Gerhardt the cheese head in Wisconsin  Calls from both kids at once on Father's Day. He's a guy. Can he handle it?  Welcome to Harlequin, Sheila! Nancy at the front desk keeps things humming  Look! I'm on the conference room wall, right next to my pal Susan Wiggs.   Mission accomplished. Gerhardt's new toy is now home. 
With one of my wonderful street team members Shari and her adorable daughter.
With Dean, another great member of my street team. Dean's a writer, also, and has his first book coming out this July.
With Lynne the librarian. Isn't she cute?
And here's Mary, another cutie and new friend. And there's my boss, Margaret Marbury, VP of Harlequin single titles, in the background... making sure I behave.
 Testing Dave to see how much he really knows about women.  No, I'm not picking my nose. Just going over my notes before the show. I always enjoy going on this fun talk show that airs out of Portland, OR. Thanks guys, for a great time!
 Wait a minute. You don't work here! Book signing parties are always fun, and I love visiting all my local Barnes & Noble stores. I especially love visiting the Federal Way Barnes & Noble in Washington because my family always turns out. And they are so fun! As some of you know, my big brother has taken to coming in disguise. Last year he was a little old lady. The year before he looked like such a suspicious character the store employees almost called the police. But once they heard the laughter from our corner of the store they knew he was okay. This year he was a handyman, complete with ladder and tool belt and a fake wig and beard. And even though he called the store to make sure this would be okay, he received quite a few eyebrows when he walked in. Ever vigilant, one store customer actually checked with me to see if I had a brother who was wandering around the store in disguise. 
 Of course, I see more than my family. Old friends often show up and that is such a treat! Here Gerhardt catches up with our friends Dave and Sandie from the burbs. New friends show up, too. At the Bellevue Barnes & Noble outside of Seattle, I had the opportunity to meet one of my Facebook friends and a loyal reader. Claudia came out And, of course, we always have goodies and prizes. As you can see, we're staring to make a dent in the cookies! All the ladies took home chocolate roses and recipes for my Super Comforting Mac & Cheese. It was a busy and long day but oh, so fun. Thanks to all who came out! 
Gerhardt explaining to the other guys what women want. (But does he even know?!)
 We did so much laughing at this party. Why everyone is looking so serious in this picture I have no idea! We had so much fun at our book launch party at The Loft restaurant in Poulsbo last night. A big thanks to Suzanne, owner of Liberty Bay Books, for hosting us. 
Lori, Julie and Dave, waiting for the fun to begin. Dave, are you ready for the pop quiz we have planned for the guys?
My best buddy Jan, getting ready for her dramatic reading. Martha, next to her, is enjoying Gerhardt's pearls of wisdom.
In the green room, waiting to go on A.M. Northwest
 Santa helps Sheila draw a door prize winner at the Barnes & Noble in Silverdale, WA.  All we want for Christmas is Sheila's new book, "Merry Ex-mas" Thanks Jan for the great title and idea!  It pays to come to book stores. You might just meet Santa!  Jan Kragen, the best interpretive reader in Kitsap County!   It's a ready-made crowd when Sheila's family shows up. (And that's not even all of us!)  Every year my crazy older brother crashes a book signing in a costume. Here he is as a little old lady! |
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