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Chautona Havig

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Book Signing~

by Chautona Havig · 7 Comments

Every time I publish a book, friends and I go out to lunch for a “Book Signing.”  This time, I came prepared.

My friends!  From left to right.  Lupe, Glenda (her husband is where I got the name Verily for Noble Pursuits),  Teresa (my partner in so many “crimes”) and me.

Signing Lupe’s book.

Signing Glenda’s book.

Proof that it’s my book….

I couldn’t stop laughing.

You see, we laugh… a lot.  Partly, because Teresa loves to embarrass me.  She threatens to set up a table by the front door and stack up books.  Then watch people come in.  They’d stare, scratch their heads, frown, tip toe past, and order their food– to go.

So, we order, we sit on those couches, and tell stories.  Laugh.  Oh do we laugh.  We talk about how different we are, how we’re so alike, and encourage each other in the Lord.  Good times.  I doubt any other authors have book signings quite like mine, but that’s ok.  I’m happy to be me.  I’m even happier to have such good and encouraging friends.

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  1. Challice says

    April 15, 2010 at 9:48 am

    You two are a hoot… and you know it.

    Sounds like you had a whole lotta fun! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Teresa says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Dear SNORT(Lovingly known as Mrs. Grammar to moi),
    Yes. It is suppose to be quiet and you are correct as my sin did find me out! I confess to ya’ll that I am praying for a meek and gentle spirt and to also be quieter! Mrs. Grammar is quieter a correct word? Love T

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  3. Teresa says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:01 am

    This here group is like the Ridgecrest Sister Chicks:) Chautona’s right or is that write? We laughed, laughed, snorted and laughed some more or is that somemores(yum yum) Anyway, I would love to meet Chautona’s other friends around the world that I hear so much about but hey someday soon, we are going to have a big book signing in the sky and guess what? You guessed! God is the author and we will all be roaring with laughter for eternity! Sounds like a righteous riot LOL. Continue to grow closer to our Lord in love till then! Chautona’s quite and shy friend, Teresa:)

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    • Chautona says

      April 14, 2010 at 11:18 am

      Is that supposed to be quiet, Teresa? Be sure your lie will find you out. SNORT.

      Reply
  4. Chautona says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:11 am

    I should fly to WV and have one there, eh?

    Reply
  5. Cari says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    I’d love to attend a personal book signing luncheon with you some day.

    Reply
  6. Michele says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    FUN! Oh how I wish I lived in Ridgecrest!

    Reply

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