On a rainy Monday night in September, I had an amazing visit to Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, MN, where I participated in a “Great Baking Book Event,” inspired by my middle grade novel, MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, and (of course) the Great British Baking Show! I talked about my story, read a little from my book, and then took part in a high-stakes, high-pressure, incredibly fun “Technical Challenge,” competing against fellow middle grade author, Heather Bouwman! A couple of young readers judged our creations, and I was (very narrowly!) crowned STAR BAKER! This was followed by a madcap scavenger hunt to find the napkins that some fairies had stolen, and then a book signing! A wonderful time was had by all! This is an absolutely astounding independent bookstore, and if you are ever in the area, you should pay a visit!
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