The Homeschool Convention is over. Wow, it went fast.

My sisters and two friends went with me on Friday morning and by the time we were finished setting up, I had a lovely booth! Between navigation miscommunication, a wrong turn, and a looney GPS, we did manage to get lost and arrived rather later than I had planned, but nothing dreadful resulted and we were set up and ready in good time for the exhibit hall to open. I really loved the added aspect of the bookshelf and the ice cream set we did this year. Having only been a Young Entrepreneur with a little booth before, I had no idea how large my space would be this year! My fears of being crowded were very unfounded.

I had some great booth neighbors, who truly kept me laughing the entire time. I doubt if I entertained them much, as I can rarely be accused of being funny, but they were a blast to be around. They kept even the slow hours from being boring.

Second day, I decided for various reasons, to try a different setup. I admit, I was sceptical about the outcome, since I went into a change more from necessity than anything else, but it actually turned out far more lovely than I expected!

The day felt both short and very long. I had some great conversations and enjoyed reconnecting with people I had met in previous years, as well as meeting new ones. We handed out a ton of flyers and toward the end of the day I drew a winner for the giveaway. A highlight of the day definitely had to be the two young ladies who, at separate times, found me, recognized my books, and got super excited. They each had gotten one of my books the year before and loved it. I hope they enjoy their new books this year, half as much!

Even when there weren’t many people around looking at my books, my sisters were around when they weren’t wandering about, and I had several friends in and out of my booth. I even got to hold and play with little people a few times.

At the end of the day, I had lots of help and we got my booth packed up quick and efficient. I had several lovely helpers and they did a great job!

Overall, it was a good convention. The LORD has blessed me! I’m already looking forward to next year!

To the KING be all the glory!

Three different years now, I have had the pleasure of hosting a book booth at our state Homeschool Convention. I’ve loved being a part of the Young Entrepreneur’s program in the past, but this year is different. I’ve aged out of Young Entrepreneurs, so I’ve saved and planned, and for the first time ever, I have been accepted as a regular exhibitor!

The convention is in July, so I am busy preparing and beginning to pull things together. I’m planning a big book order, possibly a new banner, updated fliers, pre-order forms, and a new batch of business cards.

I’m also planning a new design for my booth space, which should be lots of fun, if I can pull it off. I’m leaving the details as a surprise, but I might share some clues as I get things ready. I am so excited!

I was hoping to have Presumption and Partiality finished by the convention, but it looks like I will be needing a bit more time. I am planning to have it available to pre-order signed copies, LORD willing.

It should be a fun weekend – and only seven weeks away! Oh, my! I had better get working!!

To the KING be all the glory!

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I got to go to our state Homeschool Convention and man a booth for my books. It was fun! I even sold about 30 books!

It was a great experience – one that I’m so thankful for! Here are my thoughts from right after the convention: “Wow. It’s hard to believe that the Homeschool Convention is officially over. The LORD blessed me to sell more books than I expected. I’m still amazed. “Grandmother’s Letters” sold the best, with “A Year with the Potters” being next. I made some new friends, I got two new books, as well as a few ideas for some new characters! It was a great weekend, no matter how tired I was. Praise the LORD for His blessings!”

LORD willing, I’ll be returning next year!

To the KING be all the glory!