Thursday, March 4, 2010

Day Trippers

Back in January I posted about a book I was getting ready to pick up at the library - Joanne Fluke's Plum Pudding Murder.

On February 23, her latest book, Apple Turnover Murder, was released. She is currently on a book tour and last Tuesday her stop was in Plano, TX at Legacy Books.


Plano is only about 3 hours or so from Son's house in Oklahoma City. He decided to drive down for the book signing and I invited myself to tag along. After all, I was the one who introduced Joanne's books to him in the first place.


Isn't the cover of the book grand?



It was so nice to meet Joanne after having read so many of her books and have her sign a copy of the latest one.

I'm not sure if I mentioned in my January post that the main character, Hannah Swenson, owns a cookie and coffee shop. Each book contains several recipes - and if you know me, you know I'm all about new recipes!



Hannah has a cat named Moishe. On the drive down to Plano Son mentioned that if Joanne had a question and answer time he was considering asking just how to pronounce the cat's name.

I've always said "Mo - ish" but I was curious too.

While we were waiting for everything to begin Son said that while he really wanted to know how to say the cat's name, he was reluctant to ask the question in front of a lot of people. Joanne arrived a little early and I told him he ought to just go over, introduce himself and ask her.

I could hear them talking and Joanne laughed a little saying that particular question always comes up at every one of her signings. So in case you ever read the murder mysteries - and I highly recommend them for a light, fun read - the correct way to say the cat's name is "Mo ee shuh", kind of running the "Mo" and the "ee" together really fast.

As it turned out there was a question and answer period and guess what? Someone did ask how to say the cat's name so it wasn't a silly question after all.


Normally I would wear something different to a book signing than what I have on in the picture. But in true Hannah form, I chose this particular shirt. Hannah doesn't have much fashion sense - then again, neither do I - but this shirt and the jeans I had on seemed like something that Hannah would wear. Plus, it was a comfortable outfit for a day trip. I could have straightened the collar up a bit though, huh?



There were also door prizes given away. I never win things. Neither does Son. Or AD. Daughter on the other hand - she wins things all the time.

As it turned out, Son won a couple of packages of coffee. Hannah is a big coffee drinker. Son likes coffee too so I'm very glad he won them.

But he wasn't the only winner in the family! I won a prize for having come the longest way. WOO HOO! Guess what the prize was - see, Joanne is signing it.



An apple apron. What an end to a great day.

PS. Son and I didn't drive all the way to Plano and only go to a book signing. We did a couple of other things too. I'll be posting about them soon. Stay tuned.

PSS. I know I need to change my Header photo. I just haven't found the right one yet. I will though.

15 comments:

  1. Sounds like a fun day. It's always fun to meet people in person and compare what they really are like with what you thought they would be like.

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  2. What a fun day and a cute prize to keep as a memory.

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  3. I enjoyed taking the trip with you to the book signing. I think that is great and the fact you won a neat apron. Also, gave you a nice outing with your son.

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  4. Sounds and looks like a fun day!

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  5. Wow! How exciting and what fun! You look great in that shirt!

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  6. That sounds like a really great trip! You could not have won a better prize than the apron!

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  7. lucky you! that apron is darling. sounds like you had a grand day, the best kind!

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  8. DEAR OKLAHOMA GRANNY,
    YOUR PICTURE LOOKS SO FAMILIAR TO ME. I FOUND YOU THROUGH A COMMENT YOU LEFT AT SWEET REBECCA'S PLACE.
    I AM EXCITED YOU WON A BEAUTIFUL APRON. I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS AUTHOR BUT IT SOUNDS REAL TASTY, FOR A BOOK THAT IS...LOL
    I JOINED UP TO FOLLOW YOUR BLOG. I ENJOY MAKING NEW FRIENDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN OKLAHOMA.
    WOULD LOVE TO INVITE YOU TO VISIT MY BLOG.
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  9. Good morning. I'm a big mystery reader too so was interested to hear about a new (to me) author. My town is pretty small, so we never attract authors to do book signings.

    Wanted to tell you how much I like your header. The photo looks like it could have been taken here on my farm.
    Marnie

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  10. sounds like a great event complete with door prizes! Glad you had a fun time!

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  11. How much fun was all that!?!?!? I'm so happy that you got to meet one of your favorite authors! Woooooohooooooooo! And you both won prizes! You Rock!

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  12. DEAR OKLAHOMA GRANNY,
    THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND JOINING UP WITH SIMPLY DEBBIE.
    THE COOKBOOK
    ON THE FRONT IT STATES
    TREASURED FAVORITES FROM THE MILLERS.
    IT HAS A PURPLE SPIRAL BIBDIND WHICH I LIKE....
    AND ON THE INSIDE IT HAS COPYRIGHTED NOVEMBER 2000 LIZ MILLER
    CARLISLE PRINTING

    THE STAMP ON THE BACK IS
    CHOICE BOOKS
    7217 W MILLS AVE
    HUTCHINSON. KS 67501
    $10.99
    ISBN:999999999500
    AMAZING COOKBOOK......IT HAS SOME HANDWRITTEN RECIPES FROM THEIR GRANDMOTHER AND IT TELLS HOW THEY HAD 9 CHILDREN AND HOW THEY GATHERED FOOD....TRULY IT IS THE BEST TREASURE I HAVE FOUND IN COOKBOOKS.
    THERE IS A WONDERFUL RECIPE FOR POORMAN'S STEAK AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE RECIPE LET ME KNOW.
    HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  13. Wow! What a wonderful day. Meeting an author whose books you enjoy, getting a signed new book and winning an apron! And...there was more to your day?! Can you top this? Can't wait to find out.

    Deborah

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  14. I recently began reading blogs and have become "addicted," requiring a Favorites folder for Blogs. Anyway, I find that many I enjoy and identify with are OK residents! I'm a native and haven't lived there since childhood but still have wonderful memories of family visits. That bridge in the header looks familiar and I know could be located in many places but is it by any chance in Creek County?

    I haven't read much fiction in recent years because I work fulltime and don't want to quit reading until I'm finished (which means 1 or 2 am)! I do plan to check out a Joanne Fluke book based on your recommendation!

    I look forward to reading more of your posts.

    GillLink

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  15. GillLink, Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Please come again anytime!

    The bridge in the photo is in Nowata County and is actually on an old piece of highway if you can believe it.

    Your reading habit is much like mine. If I start a book, I don't want to stop until I'm finished. Joanne's books are easy reads and go fairly quickly. The first in the Hannah Swenson series is Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Apple Pie Turnover is the 13th in the series and Joanne told those in attendance that it is her intention to keep going with the series as she likes Hannah very much.

    Have you read the Southern Sisters murder mystery series by Anne George? They are a HOOT! The 1st one in the series is Murder on a Girl's Night Out. The 8th and last one is Murder Boogies With Elvis. Sadly Ms George passed away in 2001, the reason the series stopped.

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