Writing is the perfect job for an introvert. Even one like me who often masquerades as an extrovert. Still, it is beneficial to get out in the world, meet new people, travel to new places and enjoy new experiences. All of which provide ideas for new stories.
Then, of course, there is the pure joy of connecting with your tribe–fellow writers and readers. Last weekend, I had the chance to do just that courtesy of Women and Words Impacting the Community–a fabulous reader event put on by Read You Later’s Lasheera Lee.
There were too many fabulous authors in attendance to name them all. However, the list of authors included fellow Kimani authors Nicki Night, Deborah Mello, Cheris Hodges and Kianna Alexander; Christian authors Jacquelin Thomas, Summer Kinnard, Cassandra Durham and Michelle Stimpson; Samantha Chase and historical authors Katharine Ashe and Beverly Jenkins.
I got to meet authors I’ve been a big fan of and was dying to meet like Beverly Jenkins (who I sat next to at Girls Night) and Deborah Mello. I also got to reconnect with some of my favorite authors like Kianna Alexander, Cheris Hodges, Iris Bolling, Summer Kinnard and Katharine Ashe. I had the privilege of meeting some wonderful readers and aspiring authors who I look forward to connecting with again.
If you missed this fabulous event, don’t worry, this was the sixth event Lasheera has done and she plans to do another. Connect with her on Facebook for a heads up on the next event. It was an energizing event that reminded me why the community of readers and writers are my people.
Happy reading,
PS: I know it looks like I took Ms. Bev hostage and forced her to take that picture, but I didn’t. I swear! (Okay, kinda sorta, but she was a great sport about it.)
Wow! Looks like a fantastic event!
I had such a ball! If you ever get a chance to attend an event organized by Lasheera Lee, go for it!
Looks like you had a fabulous time! Such fun getting to meet fellow “tribe” members.
It really was fantastic. Lasheera is putting on another event in August 2017. I can hardly wait.
So fun! I’m an introvert, too, so the only time you can drag me out for big group events is for writing conferences!
I’ve registered for my big reader conference–RT Booklovers Convention. I’m excited and terrified. It’s hard to get me out of the door, but I always have a great time at these events.
How did I miss this post??? This seems like such a fun event. I did one recently in Charleston and can’t wait to do more. I love meeting new authors and talking to them about their process. Good times!
Keep me posted if you ever do another in Charleston. My husband’s family originates from there and I’ve been dying to get down there and enjoy the city.