A fascinating Book Club

Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to speak to a book club that was created in Austin, Texas in 1996 and although many of these women have moved to another part of Texas or out of the state all together, they still hold their monthly meetings for who can make it. They have experienced it all…births, deaths, marriages, heartaches, tragedies, and illnesses, and have gone through it together. I was amazed at the closeness forged through these experiences and it made me miss my sweet friends in Arizona. I was truly honored that these incredible women offered a chance for me to become the newest member of their club. I don’t know how many meetings I will make, but through the afternoon speaking about my books and the stories behind them, we became fast friends and I will do my best. We enjoyed a delicious lunch (including black forest cake) hosted by Connie Hazen and a ride around her property to see the exotic animals they care for. Definitely a day to remember.

Many of these inspiring women drove hours to be together. I was grateful to be able to spend the afternoon with them.