Sometimes serendipity comes your way. As I’m wrapping up my Houston book signing and school tour, I learned that today, Sunday, March 2, is Texas Independence Day. Go to this site to learn more of the battle and see the original documents and signatures: http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/tdoi.htm Since San Jacinto was so close, I decided to linger in the area this morning and visit the battleground and see monument that I have never seen (even though I’m a native Texan) other than in pictures. After I see the museum and grounds, I’ll be on my way back to Monroe.

Book Signing and Program News:

I had a wonderful time at Keefer Crossing Middle School in New Caney. Miss Jo Martin, who arranged the program, is a top notch librarian with an excellent facility and staff. I’ll post photos and more information on the school as soon as possible.

Friday night, I was at the Woodlands Barnes & Noble. I had stayed with my friends, the Frantoms, who lived nearby. They said that six years ago they lived in “the country.” Below is a photo of me and and Libby, the Community Relations Manager of that store.

During the same signing, I was delighted to be visited by ladies of the Houston Chapter Pulpwood Queens. This group of talented and beautiful women are actively promoting literacy, books, and authors. I had first met them at Kathy Patrick’s Girlfriend weekend in January, and had posted a photo of them (and me) earlier on my blog. Without their wigs, I almost didn’t recognize them! Earlier in the day, they had completed a session of “hot yoga.” (To learn about “hot yoga” or Bikram, go to http://yoga.about.com/od/bikramyogahotyoga/a/bikram.htm)

Here is a photo of this fabulous reading group:

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Saturday, I drove the other Barnes & Noble on Highway 6 in Houston for my second signing. Sales were brisk. I sold all the Jim Limber books and most of the Stories of the Confederate South. Here is a photo of Cherri, the CRM, and Kendra a staff member.