THE BEST PART OF BEING AN AUTHOR

BOOK WINNER!
Melissa Powers Alejandro

CONNECTING WITH READERS! And not only was I able to meet many of my fellow Texans in Killeen last Saturday, I had the privilege of meeting many fellow authors as well. The most fun I had was giving away three signed copies of "MURDER IN HALF MOON BAY." By doing so I made three new friends I hope to stay in touch with over the years. Here are a few snapshots from the day.

TABLE SET UP FOR GIVEAWAY

FELLOW AUTHOR AARON ZOOK

FELLOW AUTHORS 
BOB DOERR AND 
AARON ZOOK

MY TABLE DISPLAY - NO, THAT'S NOT ALADDIN'S MAGIC LAMP, IT'S MY TEAPOT FOR HOLDING THE TICKETS FOR THE DRAWING!

Have a great weekend, dear readers!

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

WHAT CAN I SAY?

LOVELY!

A Real Friend is a Friend Forever

Someone once said that by the time you reach your 25th anniversary, if you have seven real friends, you are fortunate indeed. At least seven friends is a lovely thing, indeed. We had the privilege of having two of our seven friends over for lunch today.

My daughter and I made Boston clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls and a grilled chicken salad. My granddaughter made her famous pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting and walnuts for dessert. All ten of us sat around the dining room table under the beautiful crystal chandelier for several hours, chatting about our lives. The most gratifying thing about our luncheon was the love we still have for each other, even though it's been five years since we moved away. I love the old song that says: Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold. We had a lovely time together. Saying goodbye was hard, but we'll see them again. It's what friends do.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

My husband and I have been renewing old acquaintances lately, thanks to Facebook and LinkedIn. And it's not over yet! We plan on seeing even more friends over the holidays in California. I just wanted to tell you how much we treasure your friendships. Hopefully, as we travel on business in 2012 we can touch bases with many more of you. I'm amazed at the doors my writing has opened for me to meet new people and begin new friendships. I believe having relationships with people I love is really the highlight of my life. 

So, as 2011 draws to a close, I wanted to tell you how glad we are  to have all our old friends, and how lovely it is to have met all of you new ones this year.

                                                Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
                                                             from Ted and Nancy Jill