You know, there are a lot of “Favorite Book” lists going on right now to sound-off the end of 2016. It’s a humbling and sweet experience to make one…or be shocked to make MORE than one – but I what want to turn that ‘favorites’ lists around and give a shout-out to the readers.
I haven’t words to express the depth of gratitude and joy I’ve experienced this year in building friendships and finding encouragement from so many readers. (And me not being able to find words is a big deal since I’m both a writer AND a speech-language pathologist 🙂
It’s one thing to put in the work and hours to write a story, but to turn that novel into an even more rewarding experience, God brings readers on this writing journey to travel along with authors – providing encouragement, support, and, occasionally, some good old-fashioned fangirling.
2016 marked an amazing group of readers who’ve shared their sweet reviews, encouragement, shared swoons over heroes and cheers for heroines. THIS is my 2016 THANK YOU to some of these readers.
I WILL NOT mention everyone – because I’m pretty sure I won’t remember, but I Just HAVE TO try!!! (and some are from the end of 2015…but need to be included 😉 Also, for those ‘nameless’ readers who leave their reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, and all those other sites. THANK YOU!!
THANK You ALL for making this journey even more wonderful!!! There are NOT enough ‘thank yous’ or bubble hearts to add to my gratitude.
Thank you for sharing in the excitement, encouraging me through challenges, cheering with me through successes, and falling in love with these imaginary friends. I hope 2017 brings us many more journeys together.
Carrie Booth Schmidt
Meghan Gorecki
Beth Erin
Courtney Clark
Bonnie Roof
Toni Shiloh
Pam Crist
Rachael Wing
Andi Tubbs
Rachael Merrit
Rachel Dixon
Sarah Monzon
Rebecca Maney
Annie JC
Ian Acheson
Marisa Deshaies
Meloney Teague
Sydney Anderson
Katie Donovan
Nancy McLeroy
Barbara Brutt
Robin Mason
Eli Olmedo
Sondra Kraak
Trisha Robertson
Sandi Frantz
Rebecca Maney
Winnie Thomas
Karen Hadley
Kristine Morgan
Becky Smith
Anne Payne
Lori Parrish
Savanna Kaiser
Stacey Jones
Caryl Kane (my hat-buddy)
Teresa Tysinger
Mikal Hermanns
Rachel McDaniel
Linda Attaway
Barbara Haropolous
Mindy Sato
Tina Turpin
Angi Griffis
Kara Boone
Sheila Stovall
Gail Hollingworth
Amy Burle
Joanne Sher
Katie Walker
Kelly Pankratz
Donna Kimpel
Linda Edwards
Jennifer Moore
Lizz Forbis
Dana Michael
Lindsey Brackett
Abbey Breuklander
Stacie Gerathy
Susan Tuttle
Lauren Jones
Sara Cooper
Lisa Powell
Rachel Stark
Amy Grochowski
Bree Herron
Amy McNew
Amy Campbell
Kristen Barkdull
Amy Cattapan (pub sis)
Claire Fullerton (pub sis)
Amanda Geaney
Deena Peterson
Becky Griggs
Faith Oygard
Jeannie Paschall
Anne Jensen
Michelle Wright
Cheryl Baranski
Sarah Ruut
Jennifer Rodewald
Tina Turpin
Dawn Crandall (who I technically met LAST year -but I’ve grown to appreciate her even more in 2016)
Top Books of 2016 lists:
http://www.faithfullybookish.com/bookish/2016-favorites-new-to-me-authors/
http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/adults/top-ten-tuesday-top-best-books-of-2016
https://thegreenmockingbird.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/top-ten-tuesday-top-10-best-books-of-2016/
http://tonishiloh.weebly.com/blog/my-favorite-books-of-2016
Thank you so much – Pepper!! You are such a sweetheart and it was such an honor to meet you in person and have you participate in our CFRR. Your joy is contagious – I’m blessed by both your friendship and your writing!! Love and hugs!!
You are so sweet, Pepper! ❤️❤️❤️ And I’m seriously impressed you managed to get that many people on your list!
Pepper! I’m humbled and completely honored to be part of your author journey and count you as a dear friend. You bless me, lady! HUGS!
This is so fabulous and sweet! Thank you for the shout-out. It’s a privilege to be a reader and to “share” in your fictional worlds. After all, we get to learn lessons of faith AND get to swoon! 🙂 Hugs to you, Pepper!
Random side note: your blog header makes me smile every time I read “Britallachian”!
i am so thankful God let us be friends <3
I just love you so much! It was such an honor to meet you! AND sleep in the aame hoise aa you!!! #myPepper 😍
Wow….my proof reading skills are struggling tonight. *AND sleep in the same house as you.*
Awesome list, Pepper! You are so good with remembering people’s names and their stories. I’m slowly starting to make the connections, but you do it with such ease! On behalf of writers touched by these wonderful people, thank you for recognizing them all!
Cheers,
Susan
Susan, you are one of the new authors I’ve met this year, and I’ve loved reading your historical series. Your books are amazing. Thanks for sharing your time and talents!
Pepper, thank you for allowing me the chance to be a part of your wonderful Dream Team. I wish wholeheartedly that we could all meet for tea at the Biltmore!
Awwwww! You are sooooo sweet! The feelings are mutual! Thank you for YOU! Meeting you, reading your books and being a part of your team have been a highlight of 2016! More fun to come, right?!
Thank you Pepper! I’ve enjoyed reading your books and getting to know you better! We are gonna have to meet in person someday! 😊
Wow, I made your list! Dawn Crandall is the one that introduced me to you, thank you so much Dawn! And Jaime Jo Wright introduced me to Dawn! Full circle. I’m so thankful for authors who share the love!
What a fun list! I’m so thankful to be counted as one of your new friends (although it seems like we’ve been friends longer than that) and to be on your book team. I’ve met a lot of the lovely people on your list through you and Carrie. I’ve truly loved the hilarious moments we’ve shared and look forward to meeting a lot of you in person in the future. Hugs!