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Celebrating the Little Free Libraries

Regina Jennings — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:20:04 +0000

Have you heard about the Little Free Libraries? Maybe there’s one near you, and you didn’t know about it. I didn’t know that my town has two, until I looked it up on the map. Sure enough, I found one nearby that’s just as cute as a speckled pup.

Tim and Susie S. of Mustang, OK

This week the Little Free Library movement is celebrating 10 years. To join in the fun, I visited our Little Free Library and talked to Susie about what led her (and Tim) to build this beauty.

How did you come across the idea of building a little library for your neighborhood?

Our daughter Shera in Naperville, Illinois, called and asked her dad to build her one. When I checked into the idea, I decided I wanted one for our neighborhood, too. Tim found the plans online and made two, so this one in Oklahoma has a twin in my daughter’s neighborhood in Illinois.

Has reading always been important to you?

Definitely. My mother was a school librarian, and I was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. We raised our kids in Central Illinois, and three of four of them presented book reports on the show Reading Rainbow. Reading together as a family has meant a lot to me.

Susie and Regina braving the infamous Oklahoma wind while adding “The Lieutenant’s Bargain” to the Little Free Library.

What has been the benefit of the Little Free Library?

I get such joy from watching the kids with a sack on their bicycle handles come up and switch out books. It’s also fun to see the books that appear in there and think about which neighbor shared them. It’s very community building.

Is there any special customization on this Little Free Library?

Yes! Tim put a hook on the post so browsers have a place to hook their dog leashes while they make their choice.

Favorite book?

Love Does by Bob Goff.

Best piece of reading advice?

Read to your kids, even when they get older. We have wonderful family memories of all four kids getting into bed for story time.

Thank you, Susie and Tim! I know your neighborhood is blessed by the work you did to make this available to them.

How about y’all? Do you have anything similar near your house?

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Be the First to Welcome Louisa to Oklahoma!

Regina Jennings — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:38:13 +0000

It’s June 11, 1885. Lovely Lola Bell lost her job last night, and is right now checking out the stagecoach times to Fort Reno, Indian Territory.

And you want to be there when she arrives!

Be the first to Welcome Louisa to Oklahoma!!

Holding the Fort
Launch Party
Tuesday, December 5th
6:30 – 8:30
Mustang Public Library
1201 North Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK

Celebrate the release of Regina’s newest book with door prizes, refreshments, a costume photo booth, and behind the scene information about the new series set at Fort Reno, Indian Territory. All proceeds from book sales goes to benefit the Friends of the Mustang Library.

I can just picture her, chewing her lip as she studies the fares, wondering how long her money can last and what she’s going to do now that her singing career is over. Who in their right mind wants to hire a former dance hall singer?

And then there’s Major Daniel Adams looking for a strict, decorous matron to be a governess to his willful daughters. Growing up motherless on a frontier outpost, the Adams girls haven’t the least idea of how a lady should act. They need a firm hand – the stricter, the better.

Miss Bell would’ve never pretended to be a governess, but they needed one so desperately. And she needs the job. What could it hurt to go along, just for a bit?

“The first book in Jennings’ new Fort Reno series is a delightful read that helps solidify what a wonderful and imaginative writer Jennings is. She manages to create unique stories with interesting and well-developed characters while combining humor, mystery and a sprinkle of faith.” — RT Book Reviews”

In this character-driven series launch, Jennings offers a powerful lesson on the freedom of truth and forgiveness wrapped in a delightful story of love against the odds.”–Publishers Weekly

“This series launch is a charming historical romance set in 1880s Fort Reno, OK. . . . Jennings kicks off a new series with a light and enjoyable tale that will delight her fans as well as lovers of historical romance.”–Library Journal

We hope to see you at the Party. If you’d like to join the Facebook group you can find the invitation here. If you can’t be in Mustang, Oklahoma, to get an autographed copy don’t fret. Louisa can come to you. Copies of Holding the Fort are now available for pre-order.

Pre-Order “Holding the Fort”

Happy reading and thank you!

Love,
Regina

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“For the Record” Launch Party and Book Signing

Regina Jennings — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:46:10 +0000

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Caught In the Middle Launch Party

Regina Jennings — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:04:54 +0000

Come help us celebrate the release of Caught in the Middle

on Saturday, March 22nd, 2:00 – 4:00

at Wild Hero Coffee Company

331 N. Mustang Rd.

Mustang, OK

There’ll be autographed copies of Caught in the Middle, door prizes and sweet treats in a Wild West setting that would earn Anne Tillerton’s approval.

We’d Love to See You There!

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