2013 Events
Lowry Park Zoo and Wild Wonderland
December 21, 2013
Tampa, FloridaBook SigningDecember 21, 2013
It was our last Wild Wonderland night at the zoo before Christmas. Frank and I worked from 9 am to 11 pm which included our set up and take down time.
We set up in the morning at Safari and moved to Wallaby…
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Lowry Park Zoo Wild Wonderland
December 14, 2013
Lowry Park Zoo Wild WonderlandBook SigningDecember 14, 2013
We were thrilled to book sign at the Wild Wonderland event at Lowry Park Zoo. No words can explain the excitement of about 4 to 5 thousands of people with their family and friends come through…
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Lowry Park Zoo
December 7, 2013
Book SigningDecember 7, 2013
Happy Birthday to me! Yea, it was my decision to book sign today. I love the zoo and could not think of any place I would rather be or do on my birthday. It was a delightful day.
Author's Note:
I loved showing the book,…
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Lowry Park Zoo, Black Friday/Saturday
November 29, 2013
Book SigningNovember 29, 2013 Blessing FridayNovember 30, 2013 Saturday
I have never done a Black Friday and Saturday combination. I wanted to stay local this year and not go out of town like we usually travel to Amelia Island to book sign after Christmas.…
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Dayspring Academy
October 3, 2013
Dayspring AcademyLittle Scholars/kindergartenNew Port Richey, FloridaAuthor Book Reading and Book Signing October 3, 2013
What a precious group of kindergarten children I met at Little Scholar's Kindergarten. I don't know who was more excited them or…
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Dayspring Academy 1st - 5th grade
September 27, 2013
Dayspring AcademyFirst to Fifth GradeNew Port Richey, FloridaAuthor Speaking and Book SigningSeptember 27, 2014
Author speaking to the 350 children from first to fifth grade not including parents and teachers. I spoke about the book's messages of self-acceptance,…
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Grace Family Church Summer Explosion
July 29, 2013
Grace Family ChurchSummer ExplosionTampa, FloridaBook SigningJuly 29 through August 2, 2013
Our second Summer Explosion at Grace Family Church. This year, children and parents had stories to tell about their experience with the book. Parents and grandparents…
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Happy Cow
July 22, 2013
Happy CowTampa, FloridaJuly 22, 2014
You have to see this adorable place. The manager's open arms to Ivan Becomes a Hero and Frank and I was nice. We had fun and ate our own share of the delicious, refreshing yogurt. I choose my toppings carefully from…
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The Book Loft/Fernandina Beach
July 4, 2013
The Book Loft/Fernandina BeachFourth of July Amelia IslandBook SigningJuly 5, 6, 7 (1/2 day), 2013
This was part vacation and part book signing time. We have been going to Amelia Island for over 20 years but usually in December. However, I wanted to…
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Lowry Park Zoo, Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2013
Lowry Park ZooMemorial Day WeekendMay 25, 2013
Beautiful weather here in Tampa, Florida especially at the zoo! A large crowd and an awesome day to showcase Ivan Becomes a Hero for parents, grandparents, teachers, and children. I tell the story as I…
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