Who'd a thought??

Just when you think things can't get any better, a surprise lands in your lap. Not that I'm totally responsible, mind you. I have plenty of help from friends, family and business associates when it comes to my writing journey. I have a publisher who has pulled out all the stops to get my Vinnie Esposito series to people around the world. I'm on a few lists with other authors who help promote one another nearly every day. I tweet, facebook and make a general nuisance of myself to anyone who'll listen. That aside...it's the book outlets that make such a difference to all of us who author these delightful reads.
You say it takes talent to write a book? Well, heck, yes, it does. But that's just the beginning. Once the daylights are edited out of it, the cover bandied about like there is no tomorrow, and the book goes to print/ebook, then the real work begins on a daily basis. Why? Good question! The answer is...if you don't have readers, all that work is for nothing. I've found that through Twitter alone, my readership has grown. My website doesn't just sit there, all alone, never looked at. In fact, the site has become a beehive of activity. THANK GOODNESS! LOL I had begun to think that taking the site down wouldn't matter to anyone. Now, I know different.
Not only is Barnes & Noble offering my series for $0.00, but the series itself is offered for a low price as well. http://tinyurl.com/824txxh
The end results are worth the efforts we put into them. No effort = no good results ...while lots of effort = marvelous returns.

Book Signings

Every chance I get to do a book signing or public appearance somewhere...anywhere...to promote my novels is a chance I take to get out and meet/greet the public. I recently attended an art retreat where each artist introduced themselves and told a bit about what they do. I mentioned I am an author with 4 published novels. I never expected the group to be so fascinated by the fact that a novelist was among them on this adventure.

I always try to carry a bag or box of books in my car, and luckily, I had some tucked in the back seat. I scurried out to the car, brought them in and sold them. I was surprised...and pleased.

So, the moral of this story is that you never know where you'll find avid readers and/or generate fans.

Tonight I will join Annette Blair and Karen Frisch at Books on the Square in Providence, RI for a book signing/meet the authors night. The three of us are mystery writers. Annette writes about magic, I write humorous mystery and Karen writes Victorian era mysteries. It should be a great time for all, so join us if you can.