Octoblur! Conferences, Book Discount, and More

OctoBLUR

You know how I like to navel-gaze a little in this section, then share about a friend whose faith inspires me and what's on my nightstand? Well, we'll get back to that in November. My October is crazy, as you'll see below, and I hope you'll come along for part of the ride!

Regardless of your political views, have we ever needed hope and faith more? Register for the Future with Hope Women's October 17 virtual conference for Catholic women 40+! It's just $39, and features Maria M. Johnson (My Badass Book of Saints) and Allison Gingras (Stay Connected journaling series creatoer). Plenty of opportunities to spend time with the speakers, participate in discussion groups, and visit our wonderful exhibitors.

Oh, and I'll offer some hopefully pithy yet humorous remarks on God's surprises for us post-40. Please join us!

On a Mission: Modern Saints Conference October 22-23

I'm honored to be among the speakers at Smart Catholics' free virtual Modern Saints: Missions from God conference October 22-23. I'll be speaking about what we can learn from Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), an Italian wife, mother, physician, volunteer, you name it, who responded with huge faith when she faced the most difficult decision of her life: whether to terminate a pregnancy.

And of course, I have to remind you that if you haven't already bought a copy, you can order my Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century from your favorite online or bricks and mortar bookstore, or at my publisher's site. Yes, Gianna is among the radical saints!

And Speaking of Saints...

Why not prepare for All Saints' Day by pre-ordering Brotherhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration? Here are a couple great options:

My dear friend MEG Gilroy and I will share insights on six "obscure" male saints you need to know about, and wine and chocolate pairings for them, thanks to our friends at One More Page Books and More. Watch the OMP events page for details, and in the meantime, pre-order a signed copy! (Yes, OMP ships, so you don't have to live in Northern Virginia to get one!)
Or... save 25% by pre-ordering from my publisher's website! Just use this link, and enter the discount code PreBrotherhood25.

Finally...

I turned my final book-length manuscript for 2020 into the publisher last week. It won't be out until next spring, so you'll get a break from hearing about new books from me!

In the meantime, this is what I will be doing November 2. It's not my pup, but isn't he or she cute?

Blessings on your own "Octo-BLUR!" In Christ, Melanie