5/8/08
Hello from Tupelo! We have fallen in love with Tupelo. That is, once we could see it through the driving rain. Oh, yeah-- did I mention that we
arrived here with a tornado????!!!! How's that for adding some excitement
to the book tour? This beautiful city suffered some damage but there was no loss of life that we have heard of, (thank the Lord!). But, as
they say, the show must go on and it did! We called Reeds Bookstore
and they said they were okay and still expecting us so we showed up with bells on. Susan and her staff were so very sweet to us, as
were the folks who came out to buy books! Wow-- I continue to be so humbled by your support of this book. After the signing we went to see Elvis' homeplace and museum. It was totally cool. I've posted a few pics for
you below.
Tomorrow is Hattiesburg. We'll be at Books-A-Million at 5:00 PM. Hope to see you there. If you can't make it, and you have friends and family in the area, send them. We'll treat 'em so many ways, they're bound to like one of 'em.
By the way, say a prayer for Carmen our Garmen, (GPS naviagator). She is
growing weary of directing us. I mean, frankly, Red and I think she needs a little attitude adjustment. You wouldn't believe
the tone she uses with us when we miss a turn!!! FYI-- we actually made it to the excercise room in the hotel after supper tonight
but we saved y'all the experience of having to see those pics. You're welcome:) Later gators...~Hugs, Shellie
Susan, Jane, and a sweet customer smile for the camera.
I'm so enjoying visiting with the men coming out to buy books for their women. They tell me it's taking the hassel out of what to do for Mother's Day. Of course, I'm happy to oblige.
This is the very house Elvis was born in.
Here's a pic of the kitchen-- no running water, no electricity.
Red gives Elvis a big good-bye hug.
5/7/08
Greetings from Vicksburg, MS porchers! The signing at Lorelei went well! I had a great time meeting and greeting and doing a short reading for the kind folks who came out! I
am having so much fun. Here are some pics from our evening. Oh, and Rhonda, (traveling friend) says to tell you, "We highly reccomend Rusty's in downtown Vicksburg. We ate
too much at supper-- but the blackened fish was just too good!" We'll be in Tupelo at Reed's at 12:00 noon. Hope to see you there! Later gators! ~Hugs, Shellie
Here I am with Laura, the gracious owner of Lorelei Books.
Belles doing the pose!
This lady was doing the tourist thing and found us by accident. Neat!
Mike tells me he has been a porcher for years. Cool! Thanks, Mike.
This young man was buying a gift for his sweetie's mom. Tell me he isn't smart! Oh, and that's my beautfiul Aunt Judy posing with him.
See y'all later!
Hugs,
Shellie
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5/6/08
Hello Sweet Porchers,
Last night's launch for “Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On” at Windows a Bookshop in
Monroe, LA was a blast! I so appreciate everyone who came out and celebrated with me!
Y'all were precious and I enjoyed meeting each and every one of you! Thank you for buying my book
for Mothers Day presents! That means the world to me.
Now, tonight I'll be at Lorelei Book in Vicksburg, MS at 7:00 PM. I hope to see you there. I'll be
staying in touch from the road. Later gators! ~Hugs, Shellie
A few more pics from last night:
The ladies of Windows a Bookshop. Thank you Elisabeth, Pat, and Betty Jo!
LP girls rule! That blond on the right is my sweet daughter-in-law!
My high school teacher showed up! Go Mrs. O.!
This new friend was too funny. She was buying a book for her daughter and I was instruced to sign it, "Your mother is always right!"
A thank you peck for my traveling bud/best friend/hard-working assistant, Rhonda. (She is planning to get a t-shirt that reads, "No, I'm not the sister, Rhonda, but
the friend, Rhonda!)
My parents sent a beautfiful bouquet of flowers. Papa was able to be there, as well, but Mama hasn't fully recouped from her recent surgery. We missed her something awful.
Here's my sweet husband who showed up with roses. Kudos to Phil, huh?
And the details for the next few days:
Lorelei Books in Vicksburg, MS, 7:00 PM Wed. May 7th
Reeds Gumtree in Tupelo, MS, 12:00 PM Thurs. May 8th
Books-A-Million Hattiesburg, MS 5:00 PM May 9th
You can find the rest of the tour here.
And I’ll be posting y’all on the road! Come see me! Oh, and tell your mama
and them to come on out if I'm coming near their place! I’ll be giving away
door prizes and I’ll have a special gift for anyone who mentions this email. ~Hugs, Shellie
