Hey ALL!  Wanted to share the 4-1-1 about one of my reader-friends and the winner Jennifer wins a Williams-Sonoma apron and oven mitt, as well as gourmet coffee, a Southern Living Cookbook, and Center of Gravity swag! 1. Name:  Jennifer C. Thank you to Jennifer and everyone for participating in my “I Love Summer” Giveaway! Wishing you the happiest July ever! xo, Laura #reader #friend #summer #reading #NorthCarolina #spotlight #travel #books

Jessica is an audiobook junkie, like me, and when she’s not reading or working as the Communications Coordinator at University of Texas at Austin, you can find her at Austin Pets Alive playing with pups.  Fun Fact:  This past year, Jessica had the opportunity to meet Goosebumps creator, R.L. Stine! Here’s the 411 on Jessica: Name: Jessica Sinn Hometown: Santee, California Where you live now! Austin, Texas. I’m doing my part to keep Austin weird! Family members: My teenie tiny

Today, I want to introduce you to my friend and trusted beta reader, Ron Wright! Ron and I met on Facebook several years ago and connected over a mutual love of books! The book is a personal and humorous account of his month-long trip to Japan to reconnect with his older son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Here’s the 411 on Ron: Name: Ron Wright Hometown: Oxford, OH Where you live now: Port Orchard, WA Family members: Sue, David (and a bunch who no longer live with us)…