Ladies, I have some very cool news. My two favorite authors are joining up for a “Heart of Texas” book tour on Friday and Saturday. Would you like to guess who they are?
One is our very own Siesta Mama, who will be signing copies of So Long Insecurity. Woo hoo!
The other author is…
…Drum roll please…
Eeeeek! Can you believe it?!?!
I screamed like a little girl when I heard the news.
Mrs. Rivers will be signing copies of Her Mother’s Hope, which just released this week.
Here are the details in case you’re interested in coming to one of the book signings.
Friday, March 19
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
1430 Lake Plaza Place
Southlake, TX 76092
817-442-0207
*You’ll need to get a free ticket from the store to get in line.
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Barnes & Noble
7700 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, Texas 75225
214-739-1124
*You’ll need to get a free ticket from the store to get in line.
Saturday, March 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
12850 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
713-465-5616
*You won’t need a ticket, but the B&N employee I spoke to recommended getting there when the store opens at 9 AM.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Woodlands Mall
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, #3008
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
281-465-8744
*You can either get a wristband at the store in advance or call them and have one reserved in your name. (You can pick it up tomorrow or in the store on Saturday.) The wristbands will have a group number that will indicate when you get in line.
Melissa and I will be at one of the book signings in Houston. (Probably the early one.) We hope to get to meet some of you!
And finally, what’s your favorite Francine Rivers book? Mine’s the Mark of the Lion series. I wish I could read it all over again for the first time.
Karen E 
"Redeeming Love" is my favorite Francine Rivers book. She is a wonderfully descriptive, thought-provoking writer!
Have a fun weekend!
How exciting! I would love to go, but Alabama is a bit too far away! My two favorite authors in the same place. Wow… Mark of the Lion is my favorite Francine Rivers set too. I have read it twice, and will read it again in two or three years!
Regina
40's
Alabama
My favorite is Redeeming Love. I picked it up one evening and didn't put it down until I was done the next morning at 5 am!
I love the Mark of the Lion series- Echo in the Darkness. I cry EVERYTIME I read it!
If I was anywhere near Texas … I'm with you–my favorites are Mark of the Lion, too.
Wow! If I was made of money I'd just fly my little self to TX this weekend! What an opportunity. My girlfriend gave me Redeeming Love to read and I'm desperately trying to finish Anna Karenina so I can start on it. I'm about to give up on AK. It's not that great anyway, but I only have a few hundred pages left! I can't wait to read my very FIRST Francine Rivers book. Best wishes to the lucky siestas who are close enough to get to hug Siesta Mama and meet Francine Rivers!
I'm with you on Mark of the Lion!!
If only I lived in Houston… 🙂
Oh my goodness…the Mark of the Lion series. I'm halfway through book 3. I don't want it to be over!!!!!
AWESOME! Bummed that I don't live in any of those Texas cities. I love Francine Rivers…have never been able to put one of her books down once I get started. I have never been disappointed. I loved Redeeming Love.
Mark of the Lion series are my favorite books of all time!
I would love to go! But it's a long way to go from Montreal. =) I would so love to meet Beth for the simple reason that her books have made such a tremendous difference in my life. I'd love to say thank you in person.
And I just read my first Francine Rivers book "Redeeming Love" and fell in love! I can't wait to read my next.
I'm hoping to get out to see you Beth in November at a leadership conference in South (or North, I can't remember) Carolina. I'll be the one running up to you saying "I'm TICKLEDPINK4U"! I'll bring my SLI book with me and maybe you'll be kind enough to sign it for me then.
Have a great book signing!
Wendy
Well, I jest guess I'll have to sign my name Warm and JEALOUS in Alaska.
Hope you Texan Siestas have fun getting your books signed!
Warm in Alaska.
my favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love!
Hi Amanda my favorite book of Francine Rivers is the Mark of the Lion series also. I love her books, I wish I could go to your mom's signings but to far away.
She needs to come to Albuquerque NM to one of the Barnes and Nobles here that way I can go.
Will be in prayer for her this weekend it sounds like you all have a busy weekend.
Love and Hugs to you all from Albuquerque NM
Carol
Mark of the Lion for sure!
and Redeeming Love.
Love Francine Rivers' books. My favorites are the Mark of the Lion series and also Redeeming Love. That love story is amazing.
Wish the book signings were in Colorado where I am!
Amy W.
OMGosh!!!!! Are you kidding me?!? How fun is that!?! My fav Francine Rivers book? Yes, Mark of the Lion was a series to savor, but omgosh, sooo loved Redeeming Love, tears flowed during that one!!!! Thanks for the heads up, I'm right smack dab in the middle of those two B&N's, so we'll see if I can make it to one of them 🙂
Oh, Oh, Oh my favorite is the Mark of Lion Series too!!! I was so inspired by the beautiful heart of Hadassah. And so much more but you all have like one gajillion comments to read daily so I digress. And why must Florida be so far away from Texas? Sigh.
Oh my stars, I wish I could be there! The Mark of the Lion is my favorite too. I can't wait to get my hands on this new book she wrote. You have fun, I will be wishing I could join and get my fav books signed.
My favourite Francine Rivers book is definitely "The Atonement Child." It was probably the first Christian fiction book I ever read, and I was hooked! That woman can weave a story like nobody's business.
How exciting! Just one more reason to wish I was livin' in Texas!! Enjoy meeting all those wonderful siestas!
oh wow you weren't kidding with two of the best authors! Beth – love everything she writes. And Francine Rivers WOW! I absolutely love her Mark of the Lion series. I run our church library and have had her new book pre ordered for some time – so excited to get it and read it. I'm sure it will be another page turner! Have fun ladies – wish your book signing was in Kingston Ontario!
I KNEW you were talking about Francine Rivers! I so wish I was closer to Texas just for that:)
How exciting!
I've only read one Francine Rivers book — Redeeming Love and it has been one of my absolutely favorite books…ever! Both of my teen girls have read it and I've given a copy to a friend!
Have a great time at the book signing and with your sister!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Wish the Black Hills weren't so far away from Texas :(. My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! Her books are the kind that I can't start reading if I have a "To Do List" because I hybernate every night after work and read until wee hours of the morning. Can you say obsessed?!?!? 🙂
Aaawww! I wish I lived in Texas!!
Both are among my favorites as well!!
So far I think Redeeming Love is my favourite Francine Rivers book. I can hardly wait to get my hands on this new one. Our Christian bookstore is having a sale starting next week and I have my coupon and will head directly to "Her Mother's Hope". What fun to have Beth and Francine together!! I would love to be there but the drive is a little LONG! LOL
How can you pick a favorite? Redeeming Love, The Scarlet Thread, The Atonement Child, The Mark of the Lion series. . .I've read all of them more than once!!!
Janis
Ardmore,
My favorite Frncine Rivers book by far is Redeeming Love". This brought a whole new insight to the story in Hosea and Gomer.
Now for Siesta Mama, I would in no way try to pick a favorite. All of them are my favorite because all of them have helped me in many many ways.
I love you Siesta Mama — thanks for spend so much of your time writing in order that we might be set free!!
Judy
Anniston, Al
I'm gonna need you to keep this on the DL…I am leaving work early to get there tomorrow!!!!! I am SO excited!!!!!!!!! I may cry…and I dont cry!
LOVED Mark of the Lion series… Scarlet Thread…Sin Eater…favorite is probably her story on Rahab.
hi, amanda! i'm assuming the books will be available to buy on saturday? i'm thinking of buying it for my mom in law. she loves your mom's writing. =)
My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! I just read it again, I stayed up until 2:00am to finish it! I cry every time I read it. It's such a beautiful story!!
My favorite Francine Rivers book (and favorite book of all time) is Redeeming Love. I also loved the Mark of the Lion series.
My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! I just read it again, I stayed up until 2:00am to finish it! I cry every time I read it. It's such a beautiful story!!
SHEESH!!!! That's one stellar book signing planned!!!
Francine Rivers- Mark of the Lion is my favorite. 🙂
Oh my goodness!!! What a combo! My 2 favorite authors, for sure! My favorite Francine Rivers is Redeeming Love. INCREDIBLE book!
I would have to say "Redeeming Love." I read it after a post on here asking what is our favorite book and literally could not put it down til I'd read the whole thing.
I'd have to say my favorite Rivers book is "Redeeming Love". Gotta love it! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Wow…I wish I was in Texas (or at least on the mainland!) so I could visit!!
I totally heart Francine Rivers!! My favorite is Redeeming Love. I wish I could read it all over again, too!
Love to y'all,
Kristen
I LOVE Beth Moore And Francine Rivers!!!!!! I love the Mark of the Lion Series too!
That makes me about as excited at can be. Too bad I live in Wyoming and cannot bop down for the weekend. However, I'm thrilled to hear that Francine Rivers has a new book out. My favorite??? It's a toss up between Mark of the Lion and Redeeming Love.
Yipee! I live right down the road from the Southlake Barnes & Noble. Will be there & so excited to see Ms. Beth and Francine Rivers.
Ohhh, I'd love to come. It's supposed to SNOW here again this weekend!!!
Guess what, my copy of SLI came – signed! How funny is that! Now I just know those girls who did it, would never have removed the embarrassing dust jackets if their Siesta Mamma had signed theirs 🙂
I am so glad to hear that there is a new Francine Rivers book. My favorite is Redeeming Love. Have fun.
I really enjoy all of Francine River books, but my favorite is and the Shofar Blew. Today, my mom purchased her new book and told me it was my Easter gift, but to hurry up and read so she can read it to. We share our books! Wished I lived closer!
Have a great time with some wonderful women!
I sure would LOVE Siesta Mama to make a stop at The Horse's Mouth (Book Store and Coffee House) in downtown Buffalo, Texas for a book signing at some point…I can tell you all of my small town girls would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see her!!! I'm Just Saying!!!
Love to you all!
Kelly
My favorite Francine Rivers book (and I've read them all!!) is Redeeming Love. It changed my life. I can't wait to read her new one!!
Mine is Redeeming Love. I've read it twice. I love all of her books!