Today I
worked on what to say during an authors’ night program at the Brown Memorial
Library in Bradford on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. I’m sharing the spotlight
with another author who recently published a poetry chapbook. We each get half
an hour to talk.
The subject
of writing is a passion of mine and being limited to half an hour won’t be
easy. The time has to also include reading, selling and book signing. Do I talk
just about the book itself and the journey? Do I talk about the writing process
and getting the book published?
The audience
will need to buy a book before getting it signed, and because the library has a
policy of no selling inside, the purchases will have to be made outside. (Or
they could purchase one online or previously through me.) This is a bit
awkward, but rules are rules. I am hoping that locals will pre-buy, bring their
copies to be signed, and listen to the talk. I am also wondering if I ought to
arrange to show up early (if the weather is good) and sit outside with my books
for a bit.
Writing and
selling my books is not my first go-round. I’ve written previous books and have
participated in library events in the past. My latest book, “Too Cold for
Alligators” is more professionally published. (I improve with each.) It’s my
first “real” book as the others have been poetry and/or photography. I’m very
excited about this latest adventure. I hope Thursday is a good turnout.
Hard copies
of the books can be purchased through me, www.amazon.com
or www.authorhouse.com. The two
companies also offer an ebook version. Type in the title and it will take you
to the book. You can even read an excerpt.
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