Heart of Dixie Readers Luncheon

By Debby Giusti
The 14th Annual Heart of Dixie Readers Luncheon will be held on SAT, April 30th, in Huntsville, Alabama.  Love Inspired authors Missy Tippens, Debbie Kaufman and I are driving there on Friday and will stay downtown at the beautiful and plush Embassy Suites that adjoins the Von Braun Convention Center.  Dinner that night with the HOD chapter--all great folks who are so warm and welcoming.  It's always fun to see the gals from the Writing Playground as well as Kathy Bone, who does an outstanding job coordinating the luncheon.  So many other friends I've made over the last few years will be there.  Can't wait to catch up on what's been happening in their lives.

I shopped today for my author basket--a Nautilus tote with a military theme to celebrate the May release of THE OFFICER'S SECRET, the first book in my new Military Investigations Series.  The bag contains a beach towel, journal, photo album, cute Fourth of July keepsake box and patriotic centerpiece, dishtowels, a red, white and blue tablecloth and other goodies and books.  I'll be giving THE OFFICER'S SECRET to everyone who sits at my table as well as some other gifts, including chocolate, of course! 

This year, a familiar face and beloved author will be missing.  Beverly Barton, who helped start the chapter, passed away last week.  She was a lovely lady who exuded Southern charm and hospitality.  Although physically gone from our midst, I know her spirit will be with us throughout the day.

If you're near Huntsville, make your reservation for the readers luncheon.  Hope to see you there!

Wishing you abundant blessings!

Debby Giusti
http://www.debbygiusti.com/
http://www.seekerville.blogspot.com/

THE OFFICER’S SECRET is available in regular paperback format as well as large print and e-book. Pre-order now. Contact Omega Book Center, 770-487-3977, to order THE OFFICER'S SECRET.  Sales will benefit Bridget O'Connell, an adorable 9-year-old, who needs a kidney transplant.

THE OFFICER'S SECRET

by Debby Giusti

SECRETS ON AND OFF BASE

In the middle of the night, Maggie Bennett finds her army officer

sister dead in her military housing. She’s devastated by the loss of

the estranged sibling with whom she was trying to reconnect. But as

U.S. Army criminal investigations agent Nate Patterson begins asking

questions about the officer’s suspicious death, Maggie can’t tell the

handsome man everything she knows. Except that her sister was

definitely murdered—for a secret Maggie can’t share. Then she walks

into the killer’s trap and has to trust Nate with the truth…and

her heart.