Swear, Swear, Swear, I Didn't Stab Anyone...

Or...Blood-Free Day at Barnes and Noble

Saturday, June 9th, found Fantasy Author Sandy Lender standing at the entryway to Barnes & Noble at the Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida, with a weapon. Oh, well, she also had some copies of Choices Meant for Gods to sign. First! Big thank-yous go out to Michelle Weston, author of A Prophecy Forgotten, for bringing the camera and getting shots of the coo-el event. I also want to thank the folks who stopped by to get copies of the new fantasy novel that's got everyone so excited about Nigel and Chariss. And I would be remiss if I didn't thank the wonderful folks at Barnes & Noble who brought the table out for me and brought me water and stopped by to chat before traffic picked up. It was a wonderful experience to meet so many wonderful new faces Saturday, and I feel empowered by your energy!

And now, for the moment all you contest entry folks have been waiting for...where is Eric Becker? Eric, are you stopping by The Dragon today? I need to reach you, my dear, to let you know that fabulous training sword in the picture above is now YOURS! (I'm sending him an e-mail to let him know.) Yes, Eric is the winner of the replica of Jorin Taiman's training sword. Woo-hoo! And congratulations to you! Lucky dog.

All you other folks who entered the contest need not fear. I've got a couple speaking engagements planned and more book signings to do...there'll be more chances to win more swords. Jorin's sword was easy to replicate, doncha know...

"Some days, I just want the dragon to win."

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