SHOP is CLOSED for the Wow! Our World Tour. Visit Tour page for details and updates. Order books only –special Tour price– direct from distributor via this link. Or visit your favorite bookseller. Thank you!
634 books hand-delivered in 17 states
over 10,974 miles so far!
Next up: Oahu & Kauai, Hawaii!
So many images, stories, and memories. Here's a few pics: Hover over the image, or use the arrows for the location.
Numbers
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40 Million+ adult survivors of child abuse in the US today
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4.5 million referrals to child protection agencies annually
It started in May with Little Free Library book drops in my neighborhood, then nearby towns, all of Santa Barbara County, and 4 other California cities. That's 237 books!
Then I headed for the interstate!
I am a one-woman show with a passion, a limited budget, and a belief in the kindness of others. With that, I'm delivering If Roses Were Blue to Little Free Libraries in cities where I've lived across 6 states. Road trip! And, I may be giving Wow! Our World presentations, based on my book 101 Ways to Wow! Our World along the way. How? Donations, sponsors, hotel & airline comps, and more.
It's a wildly optimistic adventure to share the positive messages in both award-winning books. Rose – a delightful tale for survivors of abuse and those who care about them, and Wow! – reminding everyone of the value they bring to the world.
Whoo-hoo! Buckle up!
Read the blog post for more what, why, images, a video and
the inspiration for this whole idea!
Scroll down for Updates, What You Can Do, and Thank You!
Good News
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Millions who want to do something and are ready to be inspired!
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Millions more sharing positive words, ideas, and actions every day
Updated October 27, 2026!
May/June book drops in California
Major book drops in 6 states
Wow! Our World Tour in progress
Tour progress cities
UPDATE!
Starting November 16, 2026 — Oahu and Kauai, Hawaii!
9/29–10/11 California, from Smyrna, Georgia through Texas 62 books
9/20–9/28 Smyrna, Georgia, from Michigan through North Carolina 100
9/14–9/19 Mt. Clemens, Michigan from Kansas City, MO through Michigan's Upper Peninsula 75
9/8–9/13 Kansas City, Missouri from Santa Ynez, California 53
8/26–9/3 Portland, Oregon from Santa Ynez, CA and back 106
California
6/21 Moorpark, Simi Valley, North Hollywood; 6/17 Burbank, 5/24, 26, 29, 31, 6/2–4 all of Santa Barbara County 237
If Roses Were Blue books delivered to Little Free Libraries (LFL), plus some random drops along the way.
Not tax-deductible
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Because there's always something!
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Use the DONATE button above for a financial contribution
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Send your words of encouragement and support to my email
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Honk and wave if you see me on the road
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Use the Buy buttons on this page for a discount on either book sent direct from my distributor. Keep, share, or donate to a Little Free Library in your neighborhood. Here's their map.
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Contact me to schedule a Wow! Our World presentation
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Contact me for specific donation/sponsorship for any portion of the Tour
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Be authentic and share your gifts with the world—
yours & ours! Wow!
KEVIN Belstler
Vacaville, CA
Michele Araujo (GM)
Flagstaff, AZ
Arti Patel (DOS)
LINDA Small
JILL Marecki Family
Parkway Inn
Wilsonville, OR
Edmond–Oklahoma City, OK
JULIE Klein
MONA Belstler
Anonymous
Grants Pass, OR
Michael Price (FOM)
Barstow, CA
Green Bay, WI
Gifted by Julie Klein
Southport-Oak Island, NC
Patty Stewart (GM)
Reduced rates at these Hotels
Amarillo East TX
New Bern Med. Park NC - Chau Nguyen (AGM)
Platteville WI
Julie Klein (GM)
Atlanta NW -
Powder Springs GA
Aisha Parke (GM)
Detroit-Utica MI
Michele (GM)
Casa Grande Inn & Suites
Casa Grande AZ
Elizabeth Rodriguez (GM)
More to come!
Sponsors • Donors • Contributors • Supporters
