Tonight I met Bonnie from Redlady’s Reading Room for the first time. We only live about 20 minutes from each other and we decided to get together and meet Beth Hoffman, author of Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt. Bonnie is a fellow Ohio State grad and we had a lot of fun chatting before we headed to the library for the book discussion and signing. I have exchanged a few emails with Beth and knew that she was sweet. However, I think she was even sweeter in person! She was full of charm and warmth and if you have the chance to meet her on her book tour, take the opportunity! (tour locales here) She was truly inspirational.
I should note that before her discussion she talked to Bonnie and when Bonnie introduced me, Beth said, “Oh, Stacy, Max’s Mom!” Well, let’s be honest, I was floored that she remembered to mention him. How cool is that?!
Okay, a couple of photos…
Beth getting ready to speak.
Bonnie, Beth, and me.
We also got to meet a few new-to-us local bloggers and writers. Christina from Write-Brained and Lisa and Laura from Lisa and Laura Write. Why not check them out?
Tomorrow I’ll post my interview with Beth, so come back for that.
Okay, now for your chance to win a brand new copy of Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt. 
Leave a comment with your email address and you’ll be entered to win. You have a chance to earn extra entries by participating in my Tuesday quizzes. Open internationally and I’ll draw a winner on February 1st.
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That’s wonderful that you got to meet Beth Hoffman and fellow bookbloggers, Stacy! I’ve not been to a booksigning yet but I definitely looking forward to meeting two fellow bookbloggers coming Feb. 😉
That’s so incredibly cool!!! I’m very jealous! Not only did you get to meet fellow bloggers but you got to meet an amazing author too! It sounds like you all had a wonderful time and Beth Hoffman sounds very special. I can’t wait to read her new book. I saw it here first! I look forward to your interview as well. Thanks for your giveaway and love your photos! 🙂
What a fabulous photo of you, Bonnie and Beth! And how wonderful to meet other bloggers. I can’t wait to read “CeeCee”.
Please enter me in the giveaway!
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I’m in!
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Oh, how exciting to meet Beth and other bloggers! I’m so glad to know she’s even sweeter in person since I’ll get to meet her when she tours near me in February. No need to enter me in the giveaway.
Very cool getting together at a book signing like that.
Bonus meeting more book bloggers too! 🙂
Diane first told me about SCCH when she read how much I liked Tomato Girl. It’s on order at the local library but I’d love a chance to win my own copy. Thanks!
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I love the pictures! What fun for you! Please enter me; I’d love to read this!
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Great post Stacy! It was SO nice to meet you and I had a great time. You are right, Beth is sweeter in person, an amazing lady! I was very inspired and had such a wonderful time. I even made it to my book club afterwards. I’m glad that you got a picture with the Christine, Lisa and Laura. I’ll have to check out their blogs! No need to enter me. I’ve posted about the book signing as well, ,my post is
HERE.
You two only live 20 minutes apart!!! I’m so jealous!! Looks like a fun night was had by all!!! I would love to meet this author but I checked out her schedule and it doesn’t look like at this time she’s coming to Michigan. I did notice however that she’s going to be at a big book festival in October…I’m thinking I just may have to attend this!!
How neat to not only meet an author but to meet a fellow book blogger! Thanks for sharing your visit with us!
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What a great opportunity! I will have to keep a look out for any Beth Hoffman readings in NYC.
thanks for entering me into your contest.
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How nice to meet both authors and bloggers. Would love if you could enter me for this contest. Thank you for your generosity in opening it to overseas readers. Much appreciated.
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It looks like such a fun night! How lucky are you to meet the author and some bloggers 🙂
I’d love to win a copy of this book.
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That is cool that you got to meet her and what great photos!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Awesome! Enter me!
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How neat. I wish there was more of that near me… *perhaps i need to move to a bigger area ha..*
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Hi Stacy! It was so great to meet you and Bonnie last night! And Beth was truly amazing. Our post will go up tomorrow so we’ll be sure to link to you and Bonnie.
I’m just jealous that you can rock a red hat so well.
I would love to win this book!
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Thanks for all the pictures. So glad you had a chance to meet Beth Hoffman plus Bonnie and the other bloggers. What a great treat.
Sounds like a wonderful evening. It is so touching that she remembered to mention Max! Meeting fellow bloggers is great too. I absolutely love the red hat. You are adorable and red is definitely your color!
Hi Stacy–it was great meeting you guys last night!! Take Care!!
Please enter me in the contest.
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I’d love to read this book after your review.
Thanks for sharing your adventure! What a great opportunity! I think the book looks wonderful, glad to have the chance to win!
This book sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.
what a great opportunity to meet this talented author. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book for my daughter (i read the arc). thanks so much. i am a follower
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How neat that you got to meet up with local blogger, too.
What fun! Thanks for sharing the pix!
This book has the most amazing cover! Thank you for the entry! 🙂
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It is so nice to put a face to the name 🙂 :)!!
You look really cute :)!
The book’s cover is incredible…very beautiful 🙂
Please enter me to win this!
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Awesome photos, how exciting. Thanks for the wonderful contest, please count me in. I’ve heard some wonderful things about this book.
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How cool! Thank you for sharing the photos, Stacy. 🙂 I’d like to enter for a chance to win this book. I’ve heard such great things about it.
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Please enter me in this giveaway.
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It sounds like a wonderful event. Please enter me in this giveaway!
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Hi Stacy,
I would like to participate. I miss old those wonderful english authors!
You know my email.
Thanks.Virginie
Cute cute photos!!! And I’d love to be entered to win a copy. everyone seems to love this book.
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Almost missed this one!
Count me in, please!
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I’m up for this one!
Great photos — I love your hat!
Please enter me!
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What a great time for you all! I’ve heard wonderful reviews for this book and would love to read it. Please include me.
How fun that you got to meet her.
This book should win the best cover award.
Enter me too, please!
Those are great photos 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway.
I might as well enter!
Count me in, please!
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count me in!
Would love to win this one!
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Absolutely gorgeous cover Stacy. Great pics too.
Please enter me
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Please enter me in your contest–I’d really like to win this book!
please count me in…thanks
This book looks great! I’d love a chance. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I have wanted to read this book for a while. Thanks for the chance!
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Hi, Stacy! No need to enter me — I’m dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I’ve got this posted at Win a Book for you.
And another good one! Please enter me.
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I’d love to win this book
Count me in.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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cool pictures ! and i’m soooo want to have this book : )
I’ve heard lots of good things about this book and the wait list at the library is long. So I’d love to win a copy.
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You always pick out the best books! Please enter me 🙂
Awesome giveaway!
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It is so cool that you met Beth Hoffman! She sounds lovely in her interviews and posts about her and her beautiful book. The story of Finding Cee-Cee Honeycutt sounds wonderful and the cover is gorgeous. Please enter me in your giveaway!
Thank you!
Amy
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I’m dying to read this book, I’d love to win it!
Please enter me. Thanks
Enter me too please–I’d love this book!
Please count me in. Thanks.
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Hearing great things about this book! Please count me in. Thank you!
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I’d love to read this book – please count me in. Thanks!
Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt sounds wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.Thank you.
Your book was recommended to me by a friend – who loved it. I belong to a book club and this book is to be my book to read . I would love to have a signed copy to show my fellow readers. Thanks Nancy