“Loved the event! The staff I encountered were all nice and I got to see some of my favorite authors. Please keep these events coming.”
“It was a very nice event. Met a lot of great authors. ”
“This event was amazing. So many diverse authors and I had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite authors, Kennedy Ryan. I enjoyed this event.”
“This was so good! From the outside flowers to the top floor. The event was well organized and full of great energy. I traveled from Dallas, TX picked my mom up in Mississippi and landed at the event. We are so glad that we came out and will continue to support.”
“I really enjoyed meeting Kennedy Ryan you were very friendly and outspoken to how she writes her books. I loved her personality it was just awesome.”
“This was my daughter and my first goin”
“I loved the ability to connect with all the authors, however, it was a tight space & the 3rd floor was extremely warm.”
“It was a great event”
“Awesome”
“It was such a great event! And the fact that it was free and I got to meet best selling author Kennedy Ryan was such an amazing experience! ”
“Overall nice event, but I think some adjustments should be made to the logistics. Doors should have opened more than 30 mins before the interview. Maybe have vendors come and set up a hour or 2 before the speaking session and people can come in and walk vendor tables until time to be seated. Also, it may have been better to have the signing done immediately after her speaking, calling people row by row to alleviate a large crowd of people trying to line up. Not sure if a change in venue would help the crowd control for signing. I do recognize that it was a free event so I do give grace.”
“We drive three hours to attend. The event was great and it was ran smoothly. The line to enter was very long but it moved very swiftly. The vendors were great, seeing the main author went very smoothly as well. My family and I can not wait until the next one. A bigger venue would be needed! ”
“It was a great, professionally thrown event. I served as a participating author and was well taken care of. The staff of volunteers were friendly and accommodating. ”
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“An excellent, proficient, and welcoming event. I can’t wait for next years! ”
“Great event! Kids corner could have been better. A water station on every floor would have been nice. ”
“The event was truly amazing. Very well organized and a great vibe. ”
“Thanks for great experience. The venue was beautiful and the experience was wonderful. Your hostesses and vendors were so professional. ”
“Amazing Event! So many great authors!! ”
“My sister, niece, nephew, and myself drove in from Memphis, TN. We had a really good time. We bought lots of goodies and the mimosas were a nice touch. Keep me posted on future events.”
“Wonderful event and Kinberla was awesome!”
“It was an incredible event. So professional and beautifully put together. I will be back. ”
“Wonderful event ovetall! This was my first time attending! Would like to see more vendors. Also would have like to receive a bag to collect all my goodies in! Looking forward to next year! ”
“This is my first time as a participating author; I had a very good experience! The venue is solid, and geting the opportunity to connect with fellow authors, readers, and the greater Birmingham community is amazing. Likewise, the bookclub/leadership team does a very good job in creating a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back in 2024 and I encourage more of the Birmingham community to support this truly outstanding event!”
“I really enjoyed the event. The only suggestion I have is more seating for the participants.”
“It was truly a great experience for the ladies in my bookclub. We will definitely be returning”
“Behind the Ink was a fantastic event. It was well-organized, with professional staff. Although traffic was slower than expected, I will definitely return for future events.”
“The experience was a great. I wish there where chairs for the guess to sit as well as agenda or itinerary.”
“Great event, well organized and attended. The construction posed a little problem but even they didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back next year. ”
“A fantastic experience.”
“Having the mayor of the city along with a New York Times best selling author, this event had it all. There were plenty of free giveaways, free mimosas, and free books and gifts for the kids. I’d definitely recommend this event. It’s going to be a staple book event in Birmingham for sure.”
“This was a 10/10 experience for me. I really enjoyed the entire event. It was so well put together and everyone did an awesome job promoting their books. I got to meet some very talented authors including my #1 author, Kimberla Lawson Roby. I can't wait to read all the books I purchased, and I'm looking forward to the next event. ”
“I enjoyed the event for the most part. I liked seeing all the African American authors in the same room. I haven’t seen that before . I liked the variety of books and things being sold - cupcakes , cosmetics, purses and more . One thing that I did not liked was how compacts it was . It was a little overwhelming. It seemed liked there weren’t enough space to move around. But overall I enjoyed it and would come again . : ) ”
“Excellent event!! I enjoyed it!”
“From the venue, the authors and other vendors to the overall flow, this was an amazing experience. Everything was was well planned and it felt really good to be there and witness this event.”
“I attended the first Behind the Ink and it was a very well organized event. But Author K Reshay and Me Time Book Club exceeded our expectations this year. The venue was nice and upscale. The featured authors, host, and musician were all great!! The members were engaged and friendly. I will definitely attend next year.”
“1st book event, had a good time”
“My experience at Behind the Ink was most enjoyable. I’m so grateful and blessed that I had the chance to meet and network with so many amazing people.”
“It was so good to see the authors & the variety of books.”
“Nice venue. Great variety of authors present. Decent parking. Friendly faces at reception table. Ample space to walk around. Suggestions: Guide/map of author's table location in the venue. Handout with host group information. 😎I enjoyed myself. Blessings. ”
“It was well organized!”
“The event space was beautiful, spacious yet intimate enough to engage with readers and authors. Very well organized. ”
“Awesome I cant wait for the next one.”
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"Me Time Book Club" was started by Author K. Reshay on November 2011. This book club was created to enhance the minds of women who already loved to read. Each member is encouraged to speak their minds without being judged. We also are involved in community service projects. New members are encouraged to attend. If you are in the Tuscaloosa or Birmingham area in Alabama, we would love to meet you!