Since 2018 I’ve looked forward to driving northwest to the Black Hills of South Dakota. There is just something about them thar hills. God’s creation at its best. The hills, rocks, and trees set off an air of serenity. What’s not to love?
Thanks to the hard work involved with following a dream, Ginger Ring and Linda Rae Sande have planned and hosted Wild Deadwood Reads since 2018. “Where Books are Legendary” first drew me as a reader. I met fellow White Rose Publishing authors Delia Latham, Mary Manners, Marianne Evans, and Tanya Stowe. Not to mention, I made friends with Renette Steele, Sharon Dean, Sheila Holman, and Renee Blare.
Well, I could go on and on about the wonderful people who write with passion because it’s our calling. And I met new friends in 2019, (canceled in ’20), 2021, and was delighted to visit with yet more Christian writers who set up tables in 2022.
Thanks to the hard work involved with following a dream, Ginger Ring and Linda Rae Sande have planned and hosted Wild Deadwood Reads since 2018. “Where Books are Legendary” first drew me as a reader. I met fellow White Rose Publishing authors Delia Latham, Mary Manners, Marianne Evans, and Tanya Stowe. Not to mention, I made friends with Renette Steele, Sharon Dean, Sheila Holman, and Renee Blare.
Well, I could go on and on about the wonderful people who write with passion because it’s our calling. And I met new friends in 2019, (canceled in ’20), 2021, and was delighted to visit with yet more Christian writers who set up tables in 2022.
My first trip to the Hills was on our honeymoon in 1974. I fell in love with the place. It just plain pulls at the heart. Of course, I love the romance of the West with its cowboys and ranches. I won’t go into details because there is this little thing called the Internet that reveals a plethora of pictures and sites to see. Not to mention all the history Deadwood claims.
This year I will have copies of my only novel (so far) set outside Nebraska. Courting Country takes place on a fictitious ranch just a bit north of I-90 in South Dakota. I so look forward to reconnecting with wonderful writers I know from Nebraska and Iowa who plan to attend for the first time.
Check out the Facebook page where many authors have a takeover day.
This year I will have copies of my only novel (so far) set outside Nebraska. Courting Country takes place on a fictitious ranch just a bit north of I-90 in South Dakota. I so look forward to reconnecting with wonderful writers I know from Nebraska and Iowa who plan to attend for the first time.
Check out the Facebook page where many authors have a takeover day.
I can get lost in the covers and descriptions. So many books!! What’s not to love?
The Lodge at Deadwood is an excellent venue. I always appreciate the workers behind the scenes. The planning, the setting up of tables, the event involves a ton of man and woman hours.
Oh, and there’s chocolate. My mouth is watering at this moment. Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates designed a melt-in-your-mouth bar specifically that honors WDR.
The Lodge at Deadwood is an excellent venue. I always appreciate the workers behind the scenes. The planning, the setting up of tables, the event involves a ton of man and woman hours.
Oh, and there’s chocolate. My mouth is watering at this moment. Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates designed a melt-in-your-mouth bar specifically that honors WDR.
Authors aren’t the only ones involved. Independent publishers often use live models for their covers. Some of those individuals will be evident in the signing room.
This year’s event takes place June 17th. The signing is Free! First attenders receive a commemorative book that details attending authors. To discover more, or read about your favorite author, go to
This year’s event takes place June 17th. The signing is Free! First attenders receive a commemorative book that details attending authors. To discover more, or read about your favorite author, go to
Hope to see many of you there!
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