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Sell Your Books in August at Bellevue Farmer’s Market

August Outing: Bellevue Farmer’s Market
Sell! Sell! Sell!



The fellowship is amazing too.

Join us at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 22nd
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

One of Debbie Crom’s greatest desires since joining the Wordsowers support team has been for WS to seek opportunities for our authors to sell their books. After several discussions as to how we could successfully do this, we decided to check out some of the local farmer markets. Amy Stanley diligently called around to various places. As a result, the Bellevue Farmer’s Market seemed like a good fit for what WS hoped to accomplish in supporting our authors.

It has indeed proven to be a good fit. We’re headed back for our third outing on Saturday, August 22nd. The Bellevue Farmer’s Market runs from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Washington Park in Old Towne Bellevue, NE. (Located between E. 19th and E. 20th Avenues off of Franklin Street.) The cost for the table is $30.00, which we’ll split between those who want to sell books. This is a great opportunity to get out into the community at a lower cost to you. 

If you’d like to participate, email Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com, and let her know you’re interested. She’ll email you further information and instructions. If you don’t have books to sell but are willing to help staff the table, let Amy know that as well.

(Wordsowers is scheduled to return to Bellevue Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 12th.)

Book Signings Can be a Challenge

Words of Wisdom 
From Our Very Own Kat Crawford

I’m a professional bookseller, right? Wrong.

It’s been several years since I participated in a book signing. After my story was published in “Chicken Soup: Being Grandma,” I contacted a Barnes and Noble Rep who assured me she’d have a table set up for me. She also planned to order the books.

Did I call from the first of June to the end of July to confirm? No. I trusted the B & N Rep to carry through.

On Saturday, July 25th, I arrived at B & N thirty minutes early and checked in at the counter. My assigned rep had the day off. No table set up. No books.

A very apologetic young salesclerk made phone calls.

Why didn’t I double-check with the rep ahead of time?

The day didn’t turn out badly. I knew my widow friends planned to have coffee and support me. One of them, Teri, had contacted the others and said, “We need to represent our famous author.” (Now that is high praise.) Seven women showed up. We had a great party and visit in the coffee bar.

Monday, I called the rep at B & N. Such a sweet lady who apologized a thousand-fold. She did call someone on the previous Tuesday: an author named Katherine, also scheduled for a book event at the same time as mine. (That makes me giggle — two Katherines in one day?)

The Lord can always fix stuff we allow, right? I learned I can sell my own books on consignment at B & N next month. I’ve already ordered Dew Drops of Hope (Dew Drops of Hope: Help for Those Going Through Grief and Loss) and Buckets of Hope (Buckets of Hope: Recovery from Grief and Loss).

And can you believe a Nebraska friend called a couple of weeks ago saying, “I’m so disappointed, but my daughter and I can’t make your book signing in July.” Guess what? Looks like she’s coming for the August 29th Barnes and Noble event.

What did I learn?
-Always double-check the date, time, and if the books are ordered.
-Always ask if you need a table cover or acrylic book stand.
-Always ask if you can sell your own published books.
-Always praise the Lord for arriving safely at your event.
-Always enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet anyone who might stop by.

Share a Table with Other Authors

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Hello Wordsowers

Join us at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market on
Saturday, July 18th
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Here’s another opportunity to sell your books. Our last outing at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market was a huge success.



The Bellevue Farmer’s Market runs from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Washington Park in Old Towne Bellevue, NE. (Located between E. 19th and E. 20th Avenues off of Franklin Street.) We’ve rented a table for Saturday, July 18th. The cost for the table is $30.00, which we will split between all who want to sell books.

If you’d like to participate, please notify Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com as soon as possible and let her know:

1. That you’ll be at the July 18th event.
2. If you’re interested in participating in additional Farmer’s Markets this summer and fall.

If you don’t have physical books to sell but are willing to help staff the table, please let Amy know as well.

Blessings,
Amy Stanley

Great Time of Fellowship and Selling

Wordsowers went to market – the Bellevue Farmer’s Market, actually. The weather was perfect, and folks showed up eager to spend their money. Since we were the only book table at the market, our authors had a successful morning selling their wares. Plus, we spent a glorious morning hanging out together.

Thank you, Amy Stanley, for organizing the outing. Thank you to Dwayne, Rene, Casey, and Lollie for joining us. We’ll keep you posted concerning our next adventure to the Farmer’s Market.

Bellevue Farmer’s Market Wordsowers Table

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Hello Wordsowers

Join us at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market
Saturday, June 20th
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We have a table at this year’s Bellevue Farmer’s Market. Yay! This is an incredible opportunity for you to share a table and sell your books.

The Bellevue Farmer’s Market runs from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Washington Park in Old Towne Bellevue, NE. (Located between E. 19th and E. 20th Avenues off of Franklin Street.) We’ve rented a table for Saturday, June 20th, with the potential for other dates. The cost for the table is $30.00, which we will split between all who want to sell books.

If you’d like to participate, please email Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com as soon as possible and let her know:

1. That you will be at the June 20th event
2. If you’re interested in participating at additional Farmer’s Markets this summer and fall.

If you don’t have physical books to sell but would be willing to help man the table, let Amy know that as well. This is a great opportunity to get out in the community at a lower cost to you!

Blessings,

Amy Stanley

Mark Your Calendar Now for Saturday, September 19th

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Saturday, September 19th – The second annual Wordsowers Retreat/Write-In will be at Mahoney State Park, located at 28500 W. Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003. Meet in the Cedar Room on the main floor of the Peter Kiewit Lodge from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per person; however, you will need to purchase a day pass for $7.00 if you don’t already have a state park sticker. A continental breakfast (including some gf options), coffee, decaf coffee, tea, and bottled water will be provided, along with an afternoon snack. You will need to bring a sack lunch and a preferred beverage for the noon meal. Specific schedule details will be in the July newsletter. We wanted to give you plenty of notice so you can work the retreat into your fall schedule. Please contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com if you have any questions.

September 2026 WS Retreat

autumn landscape in lagro indiana state park
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Saturday, September 19th – The second annual Wordsowers Retreat/Write-In will be at Mahoney State Park, located at 28500 W. Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003. Meet in the Cedar Room on the main floor of the Peter Kiewit Lodge from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per person; however, you will need to purchase a day pass for $7.00 if you don’t already have a state park sticker. A continental breakfast (including some gf options), coffee, decaf coffee, tea, and bottled water will be provided, along with an afternoon snack. You will need to bring a sack lunch and a preferred beverage for the noon meal. Specific schedule details will be in the July newsletter. We wanted to give you plenty of notice so you can work the retreat into your fall schedule. Please contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Write-In & Photoshoot

Wordsowers Write-In/Photoshoot
Saturday, October 18th
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134

Our next Wordsowers write-in is Saturday, October 18th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’d like to attend but don’t have a writing project, at least come for the fellowship. There’ll be opportunities for both writing and fellowship. Snacks and water will be provided. BYOD: Bring your own drinks. If you have any questions about the write-in, contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor.com.

If you want to update your professional photo (or if you don’t have one), Pat Mingarelli will be available to take pictures. He’s offered Wordsowers a package deal of $60.00 per person, which includes a professional shoot plus four digital pictures.

Pat requires a minimum of four photo sessions, so please get in touch with Wordsowers if you’re interested in participating. If you would like to schedule a time, email Lollie Hofer at lolliehofer@yahoo.com by Saturday, October 11th. You’re welcome to have your photo taken even if you’re not joining the write-in. (Although you might want to stick around for some good fellowship.)

Please note: Pictures will be taken outdoors to take advantage of the beautiful fall colors. You can pay Pat either by check, cash, or Venmo. Make checks payable to Pat Mingarelli.

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Order Kaylene’s and Amy’s Books Here

Congratulations to Kaylene Sasse and Amy Stanley whose books were released today. We’re proud enough that our buttons are about to pop off our shirts.

Here is the link to Kaylene’s book:

Heaven Help Me: How One Abuse Survivor Overcame Terror and Learned to Trust Again: Powell, Kaylene: 9781732163355: Amazon.com: Books

Here is the link to Amy’s book:

The Bookworms: Stanley, Amy L: 9798312891614: Amazon.com: Books

Well done, ladies.

We Need to Hear from You ASAP

“Refresh Your Purpose” Retreat
RSVP by Saturday, June 7th


Refresh your spirit and your call.

Sonlit Acres
Waterloo, NE
Saturday, June 14th
9:00-5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for this life-inspiring event at Sonlit Acres in Waterloo, NE. You’ll spend time together with others in God’s Word and in worship, as well as have alone time where you can reflect on God’s purpose for your life. You’ll also have opportunities to write, share, and fellowship. At the end of the day may you be refreshed and inspired to walk out God’s call for your life as a writer. The cost for the retreat is $25.00, which includes a light lunch of deli meats, cheeses, bread, fruits, and veggies. Water will be provided. (Feel free to bring your own snacks/beverages to eat/drink throughout the day.)

To RSVP, contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com or respond to the newsletter’s email address. We need to hear from you by Saturday, June 7th, if you’re interested in attending the retreat. You can pay two ways – 1) bring $25.00 CASH with you to the retreat , or 2) send a check to Lollie in the name of Eleanor Hofer no later than Monday, June 9th. Her address is 12927 Chandler Street, Omaha, NE 68138.

Some folks are spending Friday night at Sonlit Acres. If you’re interested in spending the night, reserve a room directly through them. Here is their website: HOME | Sonlit Retreats. Contact Amy to receive a discount code to spend the night or if you have any questions about the retreat.

Location for the retreat is 2304 Campanile Road Waterloo, NE 68069. 

Please note, we will not have critique group or the regular monthly meeting in June.

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Besides the Website, there are other ways to learn about Wordsowers

Wordsowers Website and Facebook Pages

Did you know Wordsowers has a website and several Facebook pages? If not, now you do. Here’s the scoop on the various pages belonging to Wordsowers.

Wordsowers Website

The address for the Wordsowers website is Wordsowers Christian Writers Group. The website is a way to promote Wordsowers online. We’ve had several people sign up for the newsletter and/or join Wordsowers after googling Christian writer groups in the Omaha area. Check out the pages. We’ve considered opening the blog page to guest writers who are active members in Wordsowers. We’ll keep you posted as to when we’re ready to accept submissions.

Wordsowers Christian Writers Facebook Page

The main Wordsowers Facebook page, Wordsowers Christian Writers, can be found at Facebook. This page has 741 followers. It’s not an interactive page but is used to post the newsletter and other important information pertaining to Wordsowers.

Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups

Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups Facebook page is a closed group. A writer must ask to the join the group at Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups. The page is closed for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a page where Wordsowers members can leave posts and interact with other writers. Also, if a person wants to join the monthly meeting via Zoom, this is where they will find the Zoom invite. A person will not be admitted to the group unless they answer three questions and agree to the guidelines. Even then, the decision to admit a person is made at the discretion of the Wordsowers support team. Since this is an interactive group, they desire to protect the integrity of Wordsowers.

Omaha Wordsowers Critique

Omaha Wordsowers Critique is a closed Facebook group where writers submit their manuscripts to be critiqued by others in the group. A writer must be willing to critique what others submit as well. The group meets the second Thursday of each month (either in-person or on Zoom). Submission and critique guidelines can be found on the page. If you desire to be a part of OWC, please send a request to join to lolliehofer@yahoo.com.

Wordsowers NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo stands for National November Write More month. The administrator for the Wordsowers NaNoWriMo Facebook page is Lee Warren. It’s a place to connect with other zany writers attempting to complete a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. Lee uses the page to encourage writers as well as announce write-ins throughout the month. The write-ins are meetings to help keep each other motivated and on task to reach the 50K goal. Come November, if you’re crazy enough to give it a try, ask Lee to let you into the group.

We Want to Celebrate You

Well Done, Authors

You’re invited to join Amy Stanley at a book release party for her children’s fiction book, “The Bookworms.” The party is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, from 1-3 p.m. at The Book Nook. The location is 118 N. Washington Street Papillion, NE 68046. We’re excited for you, Amy. If you want to purchase her book, contact Amy at amystantleyauthor@gmail.com. The book will be available at Amazon on May 10th.

Congratulations to Ashley Shannon. She had an article published in TheTruly Co’s latest nature issue titled “Between Seasons and Eternity, Insights from the Cemetery.” You can purchase a copy of the magazine from  https://bit.ly/3E49ojc. 

Kudos to Kaylene Sasse. She recently signed a freelance contract with publisher David C Cook. She has started writing contributions for The Standard Lesson Commentary, and the first of her contributions will be included in the Fall 2026 quarterly release. Well done, Kaylene.

If you’ve had a book, article, devotional, essay, poem, picture, or artwork published, please let us know. We’d like to celebrate your successes with you. Connect with Wordsowers at lolliehofer@yahoo.com and tell us your good news.