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Kansas artists Stan Herd and Louis Copt joined me for the book-signing at Topeka’s SouthWind Gallery. That’s my friend Amy (!) on the right. She’s a childhood friend who is mentioned in the book several times.
Stan and Louis were mentioned in the book as well. I wrote about them in 2003 when they came to Emporia to paint the mural at 7th & Merchant. That piece is called “Hangin’ With Louis and Stan.”
They are both incredible artists. Stan is well-known for his crop art around the country. And Louis, who grew up in Emporia, is famous for his prairie fire paintings. I’m partial to Louie’s Kansas landscapes because no one paints a Kansas sky like Louis Copt.
Friends Carol and Max Yoho came in and Max brought in one of his new books and signed it as I signed theirs. Max has just released With the Wisdom of Owls and I look forward to reading that. I met Max and Carol probably about 10 years ago at the Tallgrass Writing Workshop which is held every summer at Emporia State University.
A few Topeka cousins dropped by. That’s Jane. And look at the gorgeous Kansas landscapes that I had for a backdrop at SouthWind Gallery.
Had a surprise visit from a TV videojournalist.
Me and Louis Copt
SouthWind Gallery sure knows how to get the word out to media. Great job, you guys! They had me on TV, in the paper, on the Internet airwaves, Facebook, e-mail blasts.
Also, yesterday Kansas Public Radio aired an interview with me and that had reached a lot of the folks who came in. You can listen to that interview here.
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The Flyover People book is also available online. Or send $20 check to Quincy Press, P.O. Box 1215, Emporia, KS 66801.
That is a beautiful environment in which to autograph you book about the rectangular state of Kansas.
Great Photos! Great Event!
What a pleasure to have a ‘signing’ for Cheryl and “Flyover People” We made many new friends. We love an event that brings new folks to the gallery and having Cheryl, Stan and Louis here at the same time is a guaranteed “event”. Thanks to all.
Excellent photos. Great place. Wish I could have been there. It’s great to see Louis, too. G:-)
You’ve sure been a busy gal. What a great place to hang out and sign books.
Great photos of an outstanding event. And Yes, the Kansas landscape pictures just made everything perfect. You and Dave make a great team!
Wow! I can’t believe that I had to work and missed this! –nice bouquet of sunflowers on your table, too. –Forget William Allen White (sorry, Roger) we have Dave & Cheryl!
ele, no problem. All author writes for their generation and the next. Cheryl is TODAY! And I’m glad she is.
ele, no problem. All authors write for their generation and the next. Cheryl is TODAY! And I’m glad she is.
ele, no problem. All author writes for their generation and the next. Cheryl is TODAY! And I’m glad she is. Corrected. Why is there no edit option here?
Beautiful place to promote and sign your book. I enjoyed listening to your radio interview too!