I’ve been off the last few days, just relaxing — not really a vacation, but more like a taste of retirement!! And now back to work so I can afford to retire some day…
Jeremy from StevenBe’s hosted a luncheon last Monday with notable author and knitter, Debbie Macomber. Yes, that Debbie Macomber! She has written a zillion books and has had some work made into movies, and recently the Hallmark Channel series, Cedar Cove starring Andie McDowell.
Debbie is completely accessible and down-to-earth. She seemed like anyone you would hang out with in your favorite knitting store or knitting group. Except that she is world famous and probably could buy and sell us all!
She chatted about her early years and the role that knitting played in building her confidence and self esteem. Her prolific writing career began after she started her family. She now owns a knitting store in addition to her writing. She keeps it upbeat in both her stories and her approach to life. I have only read a couple of her books, but I really enjoyed meeting her!!
Oh, I love Debbie Macomber! Her books are lovely stories…..sometimes knowing that everything in a story is going to work out is just the kind of read I want……lucky you to have met her.
Comment by Anne — August 16, 2013 @ 7:22 am
I am so jealous. To meet Debbie Macomber is on my bucket list. I keep checking for book signings in my area, but none so far. Just finished reading “The Inn at Rose Harbor.” Love her Christmas books. I buy one (or two or three) each Christmas season and prominently display them in our family room.
Comment by Bertha Mallard — August 16, 2013 @ 8:51 am
Hi,
Where is Debbie’s knitting shop?
Thanks,
Millie
Comment by Millie — August 17, 2013 @ 1:31 pm
Well, isn’t that fun! It’s so nice when the famous (or even the well-known) turn out to be so . . . real!
Comment by Kym — August 20, 2013 @ 7:24 am
Millie: http://www.agoodyarnshop.com/ is in Port Orchard WA
Comment by Janetcc — August 20, 2013 @ 12:17 pm
Susan, I just saw your name ALL OVER the list of winners of the state fair competition!!! Congrats on all your wins! You rock!
Comment by June — August 22, 2013 @ 8:29 pm
Congratulations, Susan, on all of those blue ribbons this year! I am going to scout them out closely on Sunday.
Comment by twinsetellen — August 23, 2013 @ 12:30 am
I just love the Blossom Street books. So comforting. Glad to know Debbie is cool. I’m not surprised.
Comment by JudiP53 — September 8, 2013 @ 12:35 am