I have to admit that I am still in awe over this past weekend.  On Saturday, April 16th, I met a group of wonderful ladies that made me feel excited, embarrassed and honored all at the same time.  I’m talking about the book club meeting I attended for the Lady Bruncher’s in Norfolk, Va.

I have never had a reception like the one I received from the Lady Bruncher’s.  Iisha, Tanya, Kiki, Gogo, author Dahni and Toya pulled out all the stops for me.  They cooked dinner for my husband and me on Saturday night.  They asked questions that let me know they not only read the book but completely understood what I was trying to say.  And more importantly, they let me know that I got some of it right.

On Sunday, the Lady Bruncher’s came out like nothing I’ve ever seen to show their support and love for Water In A Broken Glass.  Since its publication, Water has been selling, and now I know why.  It’s because of women like the Lady Bruncher’s who read the book and spread the word. 

I can never put into words how grateful I am to have met Kiki, who says I’m her favorite author.  I believe her only because Iisha, Gogo, Tanya, Dahni, and Toya told me how hard she pushed for them to read the book, and because her copy of the Waterlooks like my copy of Toni Morrison’s books, worn from being read to death.  An author can only wish for a fan the likes of Kiki.  I feel very special and honored to have her in my corner.

Thank you Lady Bruncher’s.  Keep up the good work and the love you have for one another. 

Kiki, Me and Iisha

Me and Toya

Me and Kiki

Gogo & Kiki

Kiki and her worn copy of Water

Author Dahni & Me

Tanya & Me

Me & Mike (Lady Bruncher’s honorary man)

I couldn’t believe they all came out to see me.

Thanks again Lady Bruncher’s!!!!

As I was looking at my posts, I realized that a month ago, I was telling you all about Kizmic’s Journey.  Then all of a sudden I switched to talking about In the Mirror.  Well, a lot has happened in the last few months.  I wasn’t sure if In the Mirror was going to get published this year, so I decided to release Kizmic’s Journey.  Then things turned around and I’m back to In the Mirror.  I’m excited about both novels.  I can’t wait until they are both out there.  Kizmic’s Journey is nearly complete, but In the Mirror is done.  So my publisher and I decided to continue with In the Mirror.  We are almost ready to begin promoting it.  Just a few more details and we’ll be set.  It’s going to be a fun ride.