Sometimes, it’s hard to know what I should write about in my newsletters. My heart has been leading me to talk about all of the discontent and sadness going on around me, but I like to approach things in an uplifting way. Why expose all of you to even more negativity?

All I’m going to say about the state of the country is this: show love and stop the hate. We all have differences in what we believe, but we should never try to hurt people we disagree with. Enough said….

I’ve been keeping myself extra busy. This is the time of year when I attend quite a few craft fairs. I love getting out, meeting new people, and being able to tell them about my books! Plus, the atmosphere of these fairs is so joyful, it really helps my spirit.

The photo below was taken at “Autumn in the Brier,” which was held the past month in Greenbrier, TN. And this is pretty much what you’ll see if you come to any of the craft fairs I attend–unless I’m sharing my booth with another author, which I frequently do. When that happens, we split the table, and I consolidate my books on one side.

In October, I have two craft fairs on my calendar. On Saturday, October 4th, I’ll be with Darcy Flynn at Hermitage Presbyterian Church, 421 Highland View Drive, Hermitage, TN, from 9:00 till 3:00. Darcy writes excellent, sweet romance, and she and I have been doing this particular event together for the last five years. You can look forward to numerous craft vendors, along with excellent entertainment and food. There are also hands-on activities for children, so it’s a good event for the whole family.

On Saturday, October 11th, I’ll be with J.L. Lawrence at the Creepy Cryptids Monster Market, Monterey Station, 104 Monterey Street, Cowan, TN, from 10:00 till 5:00. J.L. writes incredible, epic fantasy, and she also has some wonderful, contemporary Christmas romance books. This is another big craft fair with plenty of unique items to choose from. Since Halloween is just around the corner, this event will allow you the chance to try out your costume. They’re having a costume contest for all ages, a scavenger hunt, and lots of door prizes!

Both of these craft fairs have plenty of free parking and free admission. It looks like we’ll have great weather, too, so I hope you can attend!

“Ardent Adelia” is in my editor’s hands, and I hope by the time I write next-month’s newsletter, I can tell you that it’s available for purchase. I’ve been getting some excellent feedback from my beta readers, and I can’t wait for this book to go live! It’s been a long time coming, and Adelia is more than ready to have her story read.

I hope you’re having a lovely autumn! I’ve been enjoying the cooler temperatures at night, and I look forward to when those temps also claim the daylight hours. Some nice seventies would be great!

Take care, and keep smiling!

With love always,

Jeanne