The book launch of the final book in The Story of Glops series was pleasingly successful. Hooray!

Thanks to all of you who bought paperbacks, eBooks, and/or audiobooks. Please, keep buying and keep reading. Thanks for every review you have written and posted online. Please, keep reviewing. 
  
Before the final Glops book was edited and ready for launch, I wondered what to write next, prayed about it, and thought I might feel some direction in a year or two. After all, the final Glops audiobook is still to be done.

However, in December before the book launched in April, I felt an intense, electrifying sensation on the path and direction to take. Absolutely breathtaking! It will still be Christian historical fiction, and biblically focused, but for more mature readers.

Research is needed. Lots of research. Books, people, online resources ... Processing and tweaking as I go. This may take awhile! 

The final book in The Story of Glops series, 
In a Foreign Land with Daniel, Ezekiel, & Esther: 
The Story of Glops, Book 9,
launches on Tuesday, April 2, on Amazon.
​No APRIL FOOLing! 

Did you know that each year has its own color? According to www. housebeautiful.com, the color for 2024 is "Peach Fuzz ... a light, delicate shade that sits between pink and orange. This soft, heartfelt hue expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection — all while fostering a deep coziness as we seek a peaceful future."

​That is good to know if you are painting a house, designing its interior, choosing wedding colors, or revising a website. Website? Yes. I would love to get positive, constructive feedback from you about changes I made on my website:
https://www.bettymreeves-author.com 

Notice the exciting announcement on the home page:

Alright, I confess that I had already picked "peach" as one of my website colors. Daughter Elayne will not be surprised that I chose a shade of "pink." It's nice to know I picked a good color for 2024, but I chose it hoping you and others will want to browse the pages and stay awhile.

Does it work for you?

Have a wonderful 2024. 

In early November this year I was scheduled to have three book signings, but that number has increased to five! ​

4. I will have a very special book signing at Pac & Mail Mailing Center, 305 N Coble, Borger, on Wednesday. from 10 am to 2 pm. I will sign books already purchased as well as new books purchased on Wednesday. Do come!  I happen to know Glenn Reeves, personally, and he is the best Christian man, business man, and husband in the world. I love him dearly!

How important are Christmas sales (in October, November, and December) for retailers? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, many retailers' holiday sales reach more than a third of their yearly sales. That is especially true for stores catering to children and the young-at-heart with toys, games, and hobby items. Since reading is often considered a hobby, book sales also increase, especially in November and December.

There are two times when my book sales are highest: at Christmas and when I publish a new book in the spring. The newest book, In a Foreign Land with Daniel and Esther, will be the final book in the Glops series, bringing the total to nine books and two short stories. I will let you know when the new book is edited, finished, published, and ready for you. 

My customers are the best! I am a HAPPY author! 

The Book Signing at Eat-Rite went so well last Thursday that they invited me back for this Thursday. Thank you for buying books and making it possible for me to have another time at Eat-Rite. I hope to see some of you there between 11 am and 2 pm, November 14, at Eat-Rite, 2425 I-40 Frontage Road, Wolflin Square.

To Grandparents and others who love children:
This is the book series to read and share with your young people so they understand Bible stories and get more from God’s Word.

Remember these events:
This Saturday, November 18, 9 am to 3 pm, I'll be at Osage Baptist Church, 8425 Osage. ​

The 40th Anniversary event at Goodin's Jewelry is on Saturday, December 2. I plan to be there from 11 am to 4 pm., 3701 Olsen Blvd, Suite I, Olsen Village.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, thirty-six of us were in a Dallas hotel, packed and ready to go to DFW Airport for our trip to Israel. Then, we heard the news which told of the Hamas attack in the Gaza Strip and south part of Israel. 
 
Our leader included us in a conference call with the man in charge at NAWAS International Travel. He said if the attacks stayed in the south end of Israel, we would be okay. Our leader also contacted our guide in Jerusalem. He was leading a group from Turkey on a tour of the Via Dolorosa. He said nothing had happened in Jerusalem, which is in the middle of the country. He also thought the problem would most likely remain in the Gaza Strip area. We needed to make our own decisions about going or forgoing the trip. A few cautious people in our group backed out. Most, including myself, decided to go ahead with the trip. We flippantly said, "If we die, what place could be closer to heaven than Israel?"
 
At 11 am, we semi-adventurous types boarded shuttle vans, went to the airport, and lugged our bags to the ticketing counter. Our fearless leader was just getting started when the American Airlines check-in officers received notice that all air travel to Israel was cancelled until further notice. God's timing is always perfect. 
 
Shortly, we went our separate ways. Some sought AA travel back to their home cities. Others made their own different plans. Two friends and I loaded my car, had lunch at Pappadeaux's Restaurant, and drove back to Amarillo.
 
The Israeli Jews had celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles last week, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, followed by the Eighth Day of Assembly/Sabbath, Saturday, Oct. 7. Sunday, Oct. 8, was the Rejoicing of the Torah. The Hamas attack began on Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the end of Sabbath. 
 
The Israelites acted as soon as Sabbath was over. Shortly after 7 pm their time, 11 am in Texas, retaliation began. Israel also discouraged any travel into its country. They advised everyone, including their visitors, to seek "shelter in place." 
 
The Hamas attack was by land, air, and sea. Within a few hours, Hamas militants sailed through the Mediterranean Sea to Tel Aviv where the international airport is located. Militants attacked and gunned down civilians in the streets and after barging into their homes. They also took many captives including civilians and Israeli soldiers. 
 
Sunday, Israel's Security Cabinet formally declared "war," meaning the military campaign could be "lengthy, intense, and significant." While Israel concentrated on defeating Hamas in southern Israel and the Gaza strip, Lebanon's Hezbollah militants wormed their way into the battle by striking from the north. 

This Saturday, my book signing is at Goodin's Jewelry,
​3701 Olsen Blvd, Amarillo.
It will be FREE Coke Float Day, 11 am - 5 pm. Yummy!
Deals all day long.
COME ONE, COME ALL. 

Two dozen members of the Sanctuary Choir in First Baptist Church of Amarillo joined more choirs (two in Texas, one in Arizona, and one in Arkansas) for a Costa Rican trip. 

​What a joy to meet the friendly people of Costa Rica! We were in San Jose, Cartago, Alajueleta, and LaFortuna. We sang at World Alive, a park in Cartago, a park in Alajueleta, and at International Baptist Church. We visited a school where we painted a dozen classrooms and "loved on" the children with a carnival, balloons, games, face painting, and sweet talk of Jesus.

In three buses we headed for a day in the rainforest. Even when our bus needed emergency help, we stayed upbeat and ready for fun. My excursion was walking and climbing through the hanging bridges. Others enjoyed riding horses, waterfall hiking, sky traming, or ziplining.

Costa Rican food is delicious, but different enough to cause some problems to many of us. Oh, well.

We practiced patience and resignation when our AA flight leaving Cost Rica was delayed more than three hours, causing us to miss connecting flights in various places. In Dallas, we received vouchers for motel, food, and transportation to and from the airport. Throughout the next day, we trickled home. I got home at about 4 pm. Whew!