Thanks to all who made our two days with author
Doug Dixon a success. There are way too many people to thank individually, but I did want you all to know that I appreciate all that you did to show your support.
It began for us on Wednesday with a full day of activities. Thanks to our book club member,
Cheryl Haynes, we began in Crystal Springs with students from the Elementary and High Schools. They had plenty of questions for us and our guest author, and he enjoyed being able to share with them about his persona experiences as well as listen as they shared their poetry.
From there it was on to lunch with the book club at Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS. Afterwards we were able to make a press stop at the offices of the
Jackson Advocate and then the
Public Access, the PEG Channel.
Dixon was glad to have the opportunity to visit Barnes and Noble in Jackson, MS, where he met with management and was able to sign copies of his book. The same was true at the
Wal-Mart on HWY 18, where manager
Eddie Robinson was more than happy to order copies of Dixon's books (THE JUMP OFF and PLAY THE GAME).
A book signing at
Waldenbooks Metrocenter was next, and then the day ended with a book discussion at
Richard Wright Library.
On
Thursday we began our journey early at 9a.m. by visiting Pearl Public LIbrary, meeting with staff and making sure they had what they needed to order the book for their patrons. After this we headed to Brandon where we met with Curtis of
Anderson Merchandising for Wal-Mart.
After spending a few moments in the store discussing the book, we headed on to Borders on Flowood Drive where we ordered copies of the books for book club members.
From there we were on to
Books-A-Million where Dixon signed copies of his books for management, and then headed on to the Northside LIbrary and Willie Morris Llibrary to share information for them on how to order the book.
Conversations Book Club then treated Doug to a book discussion with former
Governor William Winter, and then headed to the historic Smith Robertson Museum to take in a bit of history.
We did allow him a short break before we were back out to the
Margaret Walker Alexander Library for a short meet and greet with book lovers, including author
Voncele Savage and Savvy Book Club president Rose Wright.
Our finally stop was Subway Restaurant in Pearl for our final goodbyes and a book discsussion.
I have to say that with all visits this one taught me about myself and how I deal with others. The characters in Dixon's PLAY THE GAME show what happens when you live your life to portray what you THINK others expect. We just have to walk in our own truth and accept ourselves and others for who they are.
To do anything else is anything but living.
