One of my favorite independent bookstores is Watermark Books & Cafe.  They’ve been around thirty years and really support local writers.  My first book reading and signing will be at Watermark  March 18th at 7:00 PM.  It’s very exciting.  I’ve attended many events over the years at Watermark. They’re professional and caring, and the store is intimate and comfortable.  What more could a book buyer or writer, ask for?

I’ve spent many hours with the Kansas Writers Association and Scribbler’s Writing Group in the Watermark basement meeting room.   Sunday a short review of Feisty Family Values was posted under “New and Recommended” from Watermark on the Eagle Book page.  It made me smile and Sarah Bagby checked in today to make sure I’d seen it.

I love bookstores. They are my favorite place to write.  I spend lots of hours at the Borders Bookstore near my home, and often arrive early for a meeting at Watermark just so I can write. My former critique group used to meet at Barnes and Noble weekly, I love them all. There’s just something about the atmosphere in a bookstore that is conducive to writing (for me).  And once I have my favorite latte and settle back into a story, the sights and sounds become comfortable white noise.  AND, you have only to look at my personal library to know that I don’t just write at bookstores, I buy books, too.  Lots of books.

So, spend some quality time in your local bookstores and you’ll find that they totally rock!