Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am doing my first public reading this weekend--at Baton Rouge Gallery on Sunday, November 8. Come out and witness history! :)

www.batonrougegallery.org

October was filled with Festivals--Wonderfully fun book festivals in Nashville, Baton Rouge and Austin.

Southern Festival of Books, October 9-11: held at the War Memorial Plaza in downtown Nashville. Always a great time, and this year was no exception, despite the WILD weather! My thanks to Humanities Tennessee for a very well-run and organized event, and a big Hello to all my friends --both old and new--I met there.

Louisiana Book Festival, State Capitol Grounds, Baton Rouge, October 17: My first time to attend Louisiana's Book Festival and I was so impressed. Incredible venue (who can beat the view!~) along with a huge variety of activities, entertaiment and vendors. Thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to go again and again.

Texas Book Festival, State Capitol, Austin, October 31-November 1: Another impressive event--our first time to attend. Beautiful Capitol and outstanding grounds, Great Set-up, Big crowds--I even got a peek and picture of author Sandra Brown! Like Louisiana, lots of children's activities, food and musical entertainment. Loved Austin and their awesome Halloween celebration downtown. Next time, I'll bring a costume!

My "Christian Bennett" tour is drawing to a close. Only 4 more events~~~hope you can make it out to one

Hi There!

I'm really looking forward to my signing this weekend in Shreveport. I will be at  Barnes & Noble Bayou Walk at 6646 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-798-6066, from 2-4 PM.

Hope you can stop by!

A big shout-out to my friends at Barnes and Noble, Lafayette! I love this store! It's such a wonderful place to visit. Everyone is so helpful and friendly---and their Gift and Journal section fed my insane paper fetish :) As someone constantly jotting something down, you can imagine how thrilled I was to discover their new line of Ecosystem Blank Journals in awesome neon colors. (Yes, I am a geek!) I purchased several, which will make delightful additions to my growing journal collection.

To everyone who came out to see me, "Thank You!" To those I met today: It was such a pleasure chatting with each of you. I hope you all enjoy "Christian Bennett"! Let me know what you think!

Finally, Home Sweet Home after a 12-hour day, and off to play with my imaginary friends in imaginary places.

Please sure to out the Events page to see where I'll be next.

Warmest Regards,

Vicki

Congrats to Cindi H., winner of the September 4 Book Drawing. Check back soon. We'll do it again before the holidays.

If you're going to be in Alexandria/Pineville area next weekend, be sure to come by Sassy Girl Jewelry. On Saturday, September 19, I'll be in store for a 1:00 PM Meet and Greet, and to draw the winner of Sassy Girl's Deluxe Book Basket. Come by, say hi and check out Sassy Girl's Wonderful inventory!

To register for Deluxe Book Basket, go by Sassy Girl Jewelry before September 19.

Sassy Girl Jewelry
1503 Wimbledon Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-0111
www.sgjewelry.com

Don't Forget to Enter My Book Drawing:

Register for a Chance to Win All 4 of my Currently Available Titles: For Molly, The Search for Shannon, The Return and Drink One to Me, Christian Bennett-- all hardcover, autographed to your specifications, and shipped directly to you!

Drawing Date: Friday, September 4, 2009

Visit my Site to Register: www.vickilallen.com