2016 Fall Home and Garden Show #2

The tent had lights! and was Eye-Catching

Judith with books and banners in back

Judith Ashley is the author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, romantic fiction that honors spiritual traditions that nurture the soul.

So thankful I was able to work all four days. It gave me time to talk about books and also to visit other booths.

Two aisles over was DaRockman and I will say I could not say "no" to several specimens he had on display. It's a really grey day here or I'd try to take a few pictures to share with you. Another post on another day.

One of the things I like best about this Show is that people do not expect to see a Book Garden so I'm able to talk to people who are interested in books but wouldn't necessarily know me. I loved the display this year!

Something for Everyone!!!

Amanda Washington with large banner behind.

Anna Brentwood and her Roaring 20's set books

Courtney Pierce's bundled trilogy

Courtney Pierce in Mystery section

Rosalie Redd's paranormal romance series

Pamela Cowan's books in the Mystery/Crime section

Susie Slanina's Metro series was a hit with children

The 1st five books in my romantic women's fiction series

Roslyn McFarland is the organizational energy behind The Book Garden. She’s not only an author but very creative. Look at the banners and how things are set up. All of that is due to her vision.

My apologies for the formatting errors. For some reason the pictures and text have a mind of their own today. I'm just grateful they all agreed to be somewhere on the page!

You can learn more about The Sacred Women’s Circle series on my website.

Check out my Windtree Press author page.

Follow me on Twitter: @JudithAshley19

I’m also on Facebook

© 2016 Judith Ashley

2016 Fall Home and Garden Show and The Book Garden!

Judith Ashley is the author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, romantic fiction that honors spiritual traditions that nurture the soul.

Those of you who read my post last Friday at Romancing The Genres know that I spent Thursday through Sunday working at Fall Home and Garden Show in The Book Garden. I’m writing this post on Friday so I can’t report on Everything. I’ll write a final summary once the Show is over---look for that October 17^th.

I love seeing the looks on people’s faces when they see The Book Garden in amidst mattresses, decking, yard art, kitchen designs, etc. And because they didn’t come to buy books, their surprise is genuine. They seem to enjoy talking to authors and we authors love talking about our paper babies – our books.

Windtree Press and Rose City Romance Writers are represented there although Northwest Independent Writers Association members make up the majority of authors.

Roslyn McFarland is the organizational energy behind The Book Garden. She’s not only an author but very creative. Look at the banners and how things are set up. All of that is due to her vision.

You can learn more about The Sacred Women’s Circle series on my website.

Check out my Windtree Press author page.

Follow me on Twitter: @JudithAshley19

I’m also on Facebook

© 2016 Judith Ashley

Portland's Spring Home & Garden Show

Judith Ashley is the author of The Sacred Women's Circle series, romantic fiction that honors spiritual traditions that nurture the soul.

I’m so glad, when I wrote Monday’s post, I said I’d talk about the Home and Garden Show on Wednesday!

Why? Because I’m so tired – still, and it is Monday afternoon.

However, I had a fantastic time and want to do it again!!!

Why? Because I met some wonderful authors. I met people who were curious about a Book Garden in a Home and Garden trade show. I met other vendors who were helpful.

And, I sold some books!!!  It was so much fun talking to total strangers about what they like to read, steering them to the part of the Book Garden that fit best for them and when they said they liked “romance”? I talked to them about the not just my books but those of the other authors I shared space with. A.J. Downey writes motorcycle romance. She was the only other romance author who was there in person.

The children’s corner (actually from pre-school to young adult) was a hit with young and old readers alike. Susie Slanina was there wearing her Metro, the little dog, t-shirt with an over shirt with Dalmatians. 

Roslyn McFarland, young adult author, was busy not only selling her books but also talking visitors to the Book Garden and acting as Cashier. Her organizational skills, contacts with Bali Furniture for our beautiful display pieces, and just plan positive attitude were a pleasure to work with.

April Bullard had books in the children's/young adult section and the horror thriller sections! I was amazed when she opened her "The Sock Thief" book and while maintaining constant eye-contact with the people in front of her, read word for word - turning the pages where appropriate, several pages. 


Another busy place was Mystery. Courtney Pierce was kept busy talking about her books. Good news that Indigo Lake is coming out soon!!!

Right around the corner from Mystery were the Horror and Thriller sections. Windtree Press author, Pamela Cowan's books were popular. And I met and spent some time visiting with Leigh Goodison when things slowed down.

A great selection of SciFi, Fantasy, Steampunk occupied two sections. It was easy to steer people in that direction because several Northwest authors who write in that genre were available to talk about their books.

There is a Fall 2016 Home and Garden Show and I plan on participating again. Hope to see some of you there!

You can learn more about The Sacred Women’s Circle series on my website.

Check out my Windtree Press author page.

Follow me on Twitter: @JudithAshley19

I’m also on Facebook

© 2016 Judith Ashley