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July, 2026

OLLI adult learning course

I have now taught my first OLLI Adult Learning course at UNF. It was based on my second book, Aging Adventurously at 80, and designed to help students get unstuck and start writing their own memoirs.

This was a unique and satisfying volunteer experience. We learned from each other. In our final session, each student reported they were unstuck and moving forward with their writing.

Sandra Richmond, teaching an OLLI adult learning writing course at UNF July, 2026.

March 15, 2026

Tucson Festival of Books

I was awarded a spot in the Tucson Festival of Books Indie Author Pavilion for the second year in a row. This time I was able to share and sign two memoirs!

Sandra Richmond with Thea Radamacher, Flint Hills Publishing at 2026 Tuscon Festival of Books.

January 23, 2026

Loosie Goosey Sisterhood Book Club

I’m the newest member of the Loosie Goosey Sisterhood Book Club. This kind and fascinating group has embraced me and even selected Milepost 75 for our January meeting. We had fun sharing hiking stories and comparing exciting adventures.

January 15, 2026

Page Turners Book Club

My book talk with the Page Turners Book Club was particularly sweet. This is the group who supported, encouraged, and helped me during the many years it took me to write and edit Milepost 75. They are some of the angels I write about in Aging Adventurously at 80. It was fun sharing their story and my appreciation with them.

December 10, 2025

University of North Florida Alumni book club!

What an engaging zoom and in-person meeting with members of the University of North Florida Alumni book club! I shared stories about how I wrote Milepost 75 and got it published. They asked interesting questions. And we had a lively discussion about walking, hiking, traveling, learning, and aging adventurously.

Sandra Richmond, author of Milepost 75 with members of the North Florida Alumni Book Club.

April 1, 2025

My First Book Talk via ZOOM

What fun! This was my 10th “Milepost 75” Book talk and my first on Zoom. I loved sharing stories across the miles with many old friends from the very first book club I ever joined. And, it was especially sweet because Arnie and I were both members.

March 16, 2025

Tucson Festival of Books - At the festival, I entered the Indie Author Reimagined Experience and was awarded a selling and signing, table for a three-hour slot in the Indie Author Pavilion. My publisher, Thea Rademacher, (Flint Hills Publishing) provided a wealth of valuable support. During my three hours at the pavilion, people stopped by, perused my book, and sometimes even bought a copy!

One woman walked up and hovered over the table with a copy of Milepost 75 in her hand. “I read your book, and you said if you inspired at least one person, you’d be satisfied." she stated. "Well, I’m that one person. You inspired me and I’d like you to sign my book.”

This was just one of the many sweet encounters at the Indie Pavilion!

Tucson Festival of Books promo poster of Sandra Richmond

Sandi RIchmond, Tucson Book Festival 03-16-24

March 4, 2025

My daughter-in-law, Lauren, hosted a Milepost 75 book discussion with her book club and circle of friends. It was a delightful evening filled with good food and generous support of my memoir. I had already met many members of this group since we had spent an afternoon stamping, writing, and addressing non-partisan “Get Out to Vote” post cards. What a collegial and comfortable evening. Even Hattie, our dog, seemed interested, but maybe she was just waiting for some crumbs.