If you like board games, you'll LOVE this #Tallahassee #bookstore where I'm signing copies of DROWNING IN DECEPTION next month!

I'll be at My Favorite Books, located in the courtyard next to WinnDixie on Magnolia St., from 10 AM until noon, on Saturday, June 13. Stop by and say hi, and enjoy some surprises.

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Next month, I'll be doing a book signing for DROWNING IN DECEPTION in this adorable bookshop/cafe in #Tallahassee, Florida! More details to come.

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⚓ Today’s the Day, Adventure Awaits! ⚓ Join local author Kristi Copeland Beyer for TWO exciting in-person signing events today!

☕ 10:00 AM – The Happy Tree Cafe 825 Westside Hwy, Kelso, WA
📚 1:00 PM – Vault Books & Brew 20 Cowlitz St W, Castle Rock, WA

Kids (and kids at heart), come enjoy pirate fun, meet the author, grab a signed book, and get your picture taken with the Captain! 🏴‍☠️📸

#CastleRockWA #KelsoWA #BookSigning #FamilyAdventure #SupportLocalAuthors #CaptainScalleyWag

🚨 Today’s the Day, Cowlitz County! 🚨 Set sail for adventure with local author Kristi Copeland Beyer at TWO fun family events today!

📚 10:00 AM – Children’s Discovery Museum 404 Long Ave, Kelso, WA
📚 3:00 PM – Storyboard Delights 1339 Commerce Ave Ste 103, Longview, WA

Bring the kids (and kids at heart) for storytime, book signing, and a chance to get your picture taken with the Captain! 🏴‍☠️📸

#CowlitzCounty #KelsoWA #LongviewWA #FamilyFun #BookSigning #SupportLocalAuthors #CaptainScalleyWag

Bloom Where You Read: A Springtime Love Letter to Books

There’s something sacred about spring—the way the air softens, the light lingers a little longer, and everything begins again. It’s a season that invites us to stretch, to breathe deeper, to rediscover ourselves. And what better companion for that renewal than a good book?

Reading isn’t just a pastime—it’s a quiet reset. It’s rest. It’s reflection. It’s reclaiming time in a world that so often moves too fast. This spring, let reading be your soft place to land.

Romance in the Ritual

Imagine this: a warm breeze brushing against your skin, a cozy blanket spread across fresh grass, and a novel resting gently in your hands. Whether it’s on your porch, at the park, or curled up by an open window, spring creates the perfect backdrop for intentional reading.

Make it a ritual. Brew your favorite tea. Light a candle that smells like blooming jasmine or citrus. Turn your reading time into a moment that feels like it belongs only to you.

Stories That Speak to You

Spring is also a beautiful time to explore stories that reflect your curiosity and imagination. Seek out authors and genres that expand your perspective—stories that feel immersive, comforting, or even a little transformative.

Whether you’re diving into contemporary fiction, memoirs, romance, or fantasy, let your bookshelf bloom with voices that inspire and captivate.

Reading as Rest, Not Hustle

Not every book needs to be a productivity tool. You don’t have to read to “get ahead.” This season, give yourself permission to read slowly, to reread passages, to pause and simply feel. Let reading be an act of rest—free from pressure, rooted in enjoyment.

Build Your Spring Reading Circle

There’s something special about sharing stories with others. Start a small book club, even if it’s just a couple of friends. Gather virtually or in person. Talk about the characters like they’re real. Laugh, debate, reflect.

Reading together creates connection—and connection is its own kind of bloom.

Let Yourself Be Transformed

Spring reminds us that change can be gentle. That growth doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. The right book, at the right time, can shift something within you—open your heart, affirm your path, or simply offer a moment of peace.

So step into the season with intention. Pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read. Carve out a moment just for you. Let the pages turn as the flowers bloom.

You deserve this softness. You deserve this space. You deserve stories that stay with you.

Happy Spring—and happy reading.

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The Unlikely Success of a Strange Alabama Bookstore

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Wrapped up another signing!
The highlight?

Someone stopped by who bought a copy the last time I had an event at this store. He shared his review:

“I loved it! I read it twice.”
❤️💜

Had a great time ☺️

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