Ah, the Connecticut Renaissance Faire. What could be finer than a day spent with colorful characters greeting you with a hearty, Huzzzah! Catching whiffs of fried dough and baked potatoes seasoning the air. Mingling with artisans at an eclectic market, and watching happy faire-goers finding secret treasures along their way. Who wouldn't want to stay for a spell?
We feel delighted to be a part of the magic, and we sprinkled in mystery from the classic author booth on Shady Lane. The Connecticut Renaissance Faire offers this cozy nook to local authors to help spread the love of reading. We appreciate their support for local authors.
It's always a pleasure talking to readers about The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow, Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library, and hinting at clues from the third book in progress, Fairday Morrow and the Master's Emporium. This Labor Day the faire brewed up plenty of good vibes, and we told our story to curious passersby who inquired about the mystery of the Begonia House.
Once invited in, let the story begin...
"In book one, The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow, eleven-year old Fairday and her family move from Manhattan to a small town in Connecticut, where her parents have bought a big, spooky, crumbling Victorian Manor called the Begonia House. They want to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast, but after Fairday moves in strange occurrences start happening, and she finds out that an unsolved mystery had taken place in her home. Fairday and her friends, Lizzy and Marcus, in the Detective Mystery Squad, piece together clues to find out what happened in the house, and what they uncover is more shocking then they could have ever imagined.
The first mystery wraps up, and in book two, Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library, Fairday finds out that the Begonia House is hiding more secrets when she receives a worrisome note from a mysterious librarian warning that words in stories are vanishing, and that a bookworm is eating them. Fairday and the DMS are on the case to save the stories! They uncover a magical portal that transports them to the Talking Library, where books come alive and story magic abounds."
it looks and sounds FABULOUS. Congratulations. And well done.
ReplyDeleteEC- Thanks! We had a blast!
DeleteGlad to hear that you had a fun time at the Renaissance Fair. Your table looks great. I went to one once with my late husband and my daughter. It was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteNatalie- Thank you! We had so much fun! Glad to hear you have been to one and enjoyed it too. ;)
DeleteHow fun! That is cool they give authors time at the event. And without making you commit to the entire event, which would be exhausting and expensive if you had to rent your own booth.
ReplyDeleteAlex- It really is awesome! They are so supportive of authors and the whole experience is wonderful. :)
DeleteHow wonderful! I need to suggest that to our local fair.
ReplyDeleteL. Diane- It really is a great idea. :)
DeleteWhat a great event.
ReplyDeleteLoved this post and photographs.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jan. We had the best time! :)
DeleteOh my goodness what an amazing experience, I loved seeing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteFelicity- Thank you. So glad you enjoyed all our photos- we had such a fun day. :)
DeleteLooks fun!
ReplyDeleteChristine- It really was! :)
DeleteGenial evento. Te mando un beso.
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ReplyDeleteCitu- It was! :)
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ReplyDeleteThat must be one unforgettable experience. Congrats!
Lux- Totally! :)
DeleteHi Jess and Stephanie ... that was enlightening - the Faire sounds a great event ... and you appear to have made the most of it. Congratulations and good luck ... love the photos of you both in your book nook ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the photos. We had a super fun time. :)
DeleteWhat a good event, sounds so much fun!
ReplyDeleteRomance Book Haven- We love the faire! :)
DeleteHi Jess and Stephanie! This event sounds so much fun and you look like enjoyed there!
ReplyDeleteNas- Thanks! It was fun. We had a fabulous time.
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