It’s November here in Tennessee … and we have been having a sweep of glorious fall weather. Many days I’m still wearing shorts, taking my walks in short sleeved shirts, and sitting in the sunshine on my deck for lunch. It is a lovely time and I have been savoring it.
Someone asked me, “Are you still writing books?” … “Yes, of course,” I answered. “Why should I quit?” as though I might even want to quit! I love what I do and this is a wonderful time of life when I can work and write with all my heart. With joy I can say I have almost 35 published books now with more coming!!…I am actually working on my third novel this year right now … and even I am impressed with myself for that much focus and hard work.
I also just wrote another Short Story for my ongoing monthly blog. One of my readers said: “I love your blog stories. …I look forward to them every month. They are all unique and different. I don’t know how you manage to think of so many different ideas, but I always hate for them to end. Thank you for writing them. They’re all wonderful and I can’t believe they’re free!!!”
I hope you’re enjoying them, too. Find the latest Free Blog Story: “You Can Count On Wilma” at: http://www.linstepp.com/blog/
If you’re reading this on the weekend as November arrives J.L. and I will still be at the wonderful FOOTHILLS GUILD SHOW, now in its 60th year, from Oct 30th through November 1st at the Knoxville Expo Center … so run over to the Expo to visit with us in Booths 8 and 9. You’ll love this stellar show and seeing all the. beautiful juried artisans with their one-of-a-kind creations … pottery, weavings, basketry, jewelry, woodcrafts, photography, collages and mixed media paintings, handmade clothing, leather goods, wooden flutes, beautiful little handmade birds, richly creative one-of-a-kind dolls and so much more!
Our month of November will be full of events like this show around the Tennessee area … so find the one closest to you and come to see us and start your holiday shopping. All have wonderful crafts and art, Christmas and holiday season decorative items, and handmade gifts, made with love, for everyone on your Christmas list…. All listed below!
With Thanksgiving coming up, let me say I’m thankful for all of you who love our books. We are grateful for you all … and wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
See you in December … Lin
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS:
FOOTHILLS CRAFT GUILD – North Knoxville, TN – Oct 30- Nov 1, Fri & Sat: 10-6 and Sun: 10-4, 60th Annual Foothills Fine Crafts Fair, Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912 [Booths 8-9]
HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Greeneville, TN – Saturday, November 7, 9:00am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 8, Noon – 5:00 pm, Greeneville Woman’s Club 55th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Hal Henard Elementary School (gymnasium) 425 East Vann Road, Greeneville, TN. 37743 [Right Alcove Booth 2]
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR – Knoxville, TN – November 14, Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm – 9th Annual CONCORD UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH SHOW, Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37934
PILOT CHRISTMAS FAIR – Oak Ridge, TN – Friday, November 21, 10:00am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 22, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, The PILOT CLUB OF OAK RIDGE 48th Annual ARTS and CRAFTS FAIR, Oak Ridge Civic Center, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830
CHRISTMAS SHOW SIGNING – Dandridge, TN – December 4-5, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPO, Field of Dreams Activity Center, 1145 Treadway Drive, Dandridge, TN [ Huge 2-Day Show with over 140 vendors, artisans, crafters, baked goods, and food trucks – our finale!]
