Welcome to the Blog Tour for JustRead Rendezvous 2024, hosted, sponsored, and organized by JustRead Publicity Tours!

You are Invited

JustRead Rendezvous November 15, 2024 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove

Join fellow readers and authors at the JustRead Rendezvous to celebrate Christian fiction and sweet reads. This event, modeled after the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat, aims to sweeten reading and storytelling experiences with fellowship and encouragement. Activities will include corporate worship, speaker sessions, author panels, small group discussions, games, giveaways, a pop-up book shop, and author signings. Baker Publishing Group fiction imprints (Bethany House and Revell), Enclave Publishing, and Kregel Publications have joined JustRead Publicity Tours as event sponsors.

Learn more about the 2024 JustRead Rendezvous

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Participating Authors

first row: Amanda Barratt, Amanda Cox, Amanda Dykes, Angela Ruth Strong, Becky Wade, Elizabeth Goddard, Elizabeth Musser, Emily Conrad, Gabrielle Meyer. second row: Janilise Lloyd, Kate Breslin, Katie Powner, Kimberley Woodhouse, Kristi Ann Hunter, Laura Frantz, Linda MacKillop, Lisa Phillips, Lynn Austin. third row: Mesu Andrews, Nancy Mehl, Nicole Deese, Robin W. Pearson, Ronie Kendig, Sara Brunsvold, Sara Davison, Sara Ella, Sara Watterson

Keynote speakers include Amanda Dykes, Becky Wade, and Ronie Kendig. Kimberley Woodhouse and Lisa Phillips will lead worship. More authors will be added to the event as reader registration increases! Check out recent releases by participating authors in the JustRead Amazon Storefront.

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Register

The registration fee (including a book tote, lunch, afternoon snack, and more) is $124 for readers. We’re nearing the reader registration mark to add more best-selling, debut, and indie authors to the 2024 event. Tell your friends and register today to pave the way by August 1! Subscribe to email updates and learn more about each author on the JustRead Rendezvous website. Connect with other attendees and hopefuls in the Rendezvous Roomies & Logistics ’24 private Facebook group to arrange shared experiences or cost-sharing opportunities.

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P.S. Join us on Thursday at the same location for the Art of Writing conference and The Christy Award Winners Gala. The Christy Award honors and promotes excellence in Christian fiction and is a program of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Visit christyawards.com for more information and registration.

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Q & A with author Kimberley Woodhouse

What is something interesting readers would enjoy learning about you?

I play golf. Go ahead and giggle with me. Yes, this fluffy Nana-the-Great loves to play golf. And it’s totally unexpected. My sweet husband had bilateral knee replacements (both at the same time) a dozen years ago and asked me when he found out that he couldn’t run or jump anymore, “Hey… you wanna play golf with me?” I’m sure the expression on my face was comical. He thought it was a good idea for me to play golf? But the fact he asked me and wanted me to play was so sweet. Wouldn’t you know… it’s something we both love to do and our thirty-second anniversary trip last year was actually a golf trip. ?

You’ve written or co-written dozens of books … do you have a favorite? If so, which one and why?

Oh my goodness, that’s a tough question. No Safe Haven – written with my daughter is one of my favorites because the experience of writing together was a beautiful thing and so much fun. (We are hoping to re-release the series with new and updated content in 2025.) Then… my Alaska cyber series… and my dino series… and the books I’ve written with Tracie… (it’s so hard to pick a favorite!)

Turning toward Rendezvous … can you tell us more about your role at the event?

It is an absolute honor and privilege to serve on the worship team again with Lisa. It’s one of my favorite parts about Rendezvous—the worshipful atmosphere. And of course, I simply love being with other people who love the Lord and love books.

What are you most looking forward to about Rendezvous?

Spending time and connecting with others who long to shine the light of Jesus with our lost and dying world.

What do you love most about reader events?

The readers ?

Seriously. Every one of them. They sacrifice a lot to come and that doesn’t go unnoticed.

Why should readers attend Rendezvous?

Because it’s an amazing place to “find your people.” It’s like a huge family.?

What encouragement do you hope readers will take away from Rendezvous?

I pray that they all know how much we appreciate them. How much we are praying for them and are grateful to have them in our lives. We couldn’t do what we do without readers. Every single one of the are important to us.

Is there anything else you would love readers to know about you, the event, or your love of writing?

The heart behind Rendezvous is my favorite. The people behind it are my favorite. And I can’t say enough about what a soul-and-heart-refreshing experience it is.

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Giveaway

(1) winner will receive one paid registration to JustRead Rendezvous 2024 courtesy of ’23 Rendezvous author Tamara Leigh (1) winner will receive a canvas tote bag, an A6 journal notebook with a ballpoint pen, a 12 oz enamel mug, a scented candle, and a reading blanket (5) winners will receive a $10 egift card (Baker Book House, Christianbook, or Amazon)

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 4, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 11, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for physical prizes. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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