A sold out crowd of over 500 attendees filled Liberty Hall in Franklin, TN for the 2009 Gathering. And over a hundred more from all over the world followed the coverage through the live feed provided by Thomas Nelson. To read some recent stories on the event by Christian Retailing, click HERE and HERE.
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- Dekker Mass Market Releases Coming11/19/09
This morning, Ted revealed the cover for the upcoming mass market edition (small format paperback) of Adam on his Facebook Fan page. The book, which is releasing nationwide in 2010 along with a mass market edition of Boneman’s Daughters, will be distributed to airports, supermarkets, drug stores, and newsstands nationwide.
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- Win an advanced copy of The Bride Collector11/13/09
Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win an advance copy of Ted’s upcoming thriller, The Bride Collector, which hits stores in April 2010. Just head over to Ted’s Facebook Fan Page and click on the “WALL” tab. All you need to do is answer today’s ..read more
- Ted’s Facebook Got a Facelift11/04/09
- Dekker Mass Market Releases Coming
NOT impressed with Christian Retailing’s coverage. They really missed the point. The Gathering is not some marketing ploy you invented (though I am sure it is not hurting). It is so much more than that, so much more than they can imagine.
They need to Dive Deep!
Never break the Circle,
Halo
Even Ted, at one point, said the Gathering was not about selling books. Instead, it is about so much more…it is about reliving the Story of our redemptive history. Book sales…yeah, those are going to be a side effect, and by all means, let’s promote Ted. But with the Gathering, you had a Gathering of 500 of his fans. These guys didn’t need to be told to buy his books. They were the ones finishing the quotes with Ted and laughing at the inside jokes.
So, while it’s definitely a retailing thing, it’s more than that. It’s a group of like-minded individuals Gathering together to celebrate the Story of Redemption.
It is clear that the media has once again put their own spin on things. Did anyone actually talk to them? Were you asked why you came?
This was my first Gathering but certainly not my last. The fellowship was my favorite part. I also enjoyed watching our story of redemption told in the dance. Amazing love! That is what the weekend was all about, Elyon’s amazing love for us and our love for Him and each other. I’m still smiling!