If you missed me last weekend, great news: I'll be back in UT this weekend. I'll be signing books at Seagull Books, 2250 N. University Parkway, Provo, UT, on Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm for the "Celebrating Sisterhood" event. It's the Seagull next to Shopko and behind Olive Garden on the BYU diagonal.
I'd love to see you if you're in the neigborhood. Please, help me pass the word!
Thank you!!
Showing posts with label Book Signing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Signing. Show all posts
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Book Signings
I'm in Utah today doing some signings. If you happen to be in the area, I'd love to see you!
I'll be at:
Pioneer Book
858 S. State St.
Orem UT
Today, Friday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Tomorrow, Saturday, 12:00-2:00 pm
Copies of The Upside of Down as well as my other books will available for purchase. If you already own a copy and want my super cool signature :), come on by. If you just want to chat, come on by. Pioneer Book is near the University Mall on State St.
Hope to see you there!!
I'll be at:
Pioneer Book
858 S. State St.
Orem UT
Today, Friday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Tomorrow, Saturday, 12:00-2:00 pm
Copies of The Upside of Down as well as my other books will available for purchase. If you already own a copy and want my super cool signature :), come on by. If you just want to chat, come on by. Pioneer Book is near the University Mall on State St.
Hope to see you there!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Book Signings and Other Book News
I'm pleased to announce that I'll have two book signings for The Upside of Down at Pioneer Book, 858 S. State, Orem, UT on Friday, March 18th, 4:00-6:00 pm and again on Saturday, March 19th, 12:00-2:00 pm. I'd love to have you stop by and say hello. Pioneer Book has been very accommodating and I really appreciate the opportunity to do a book signing.
I recently discovered that my book is in the spring Seagull Book catalog. Yay! I'm so excited to see it in this catalog.
I've also been very pleased with reviews by Tristi Pinkston and Sheila Staley.
My book has also received some great reviews over at Goodreads.
Jennie Hansen reviewed my book here.
I'm very grateful for these wonderful reviews and for all of the support for this book. It means a lot to me. Thank you to all of you who have read it or are planning to read it.
I recently discovered that my book is in the spring Seagull Book catalog. Yay! I'm so excited to see it in this catalog.
I've also been very pleased with reviews by Tristi Pinkston and Sheila Staley.
My book has also received some great reviews over at Goodreads.
Jennie Hansen reviewed my book here.
I'm very grateful for these wonderful reviews and for all of the support for this book. It means a lot to me. Thank you to all of you who have read it or are planning to read it.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Out of My Comfort Zone
I did a book signing the weekend before last. The signing was great, but I learned even more on the way home. The four of us, Tristi Pinkston, Daron Fraley, Don Carey, and I stopped at libraries and bookstores between Logan and Salt Lake. Following Tristi's lead, I learned from a fearless master to step out of my comfort zone and approach people about my book.
I don't have a problem talking to people. I can talk for a long time (just ask my kids), but talking to someone about my author self and my books is something altogether different. I always feel funny talking up my book because I feel like I'm bragging and being conceited or something. I love to talk writing and I love my books, but I don't want people to think of me as a salesperson trying to pawn off my books. Yet, if I don't talk about my books than I may not be doing part of my job as an author. It's a catch-22 for me.
I used to think being an author meant I wrote books. That's true, but that isn't the whole picture. Promotion and marketing are a big part of being an author. With so many great LDS books by so many talented authors, how will I stand out, especially if I don't try to promote mine? And, yet, I feel like that obnoxious car salesman that won't leave you alone for two seconds.
I haven't been too vocal about my books in the area where I live. I have visited, and even done a book launch, at an area LDS bookstore (I've known the owners forever) and I've contacted the newspaper to do an article. But, other than that, I leave my promotion to what I can do online because I'm way cooler online. But, after watching Mistress Tristi in action, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try a few more things in my area.
I visited an area library and asked if I could leave bookmarks, but was told I couldn't. I then visited Hastings Bookstore and asked again. Not only did they allow me to leave bookmarks, but asked if I'd like to do a book signing. A few days later, I visited another nearby library. After slipping on the ice and landing in a snowbank, I wiped myself off, shook the snow out of my shoe, dusted off my purse, and asked if I could leave bookmarks. I was pleasantly surprised when the librarian there agreed to let me. I then went to a bookstore near that library and was able to leave bookmarks. The gentleman even asked me to call back so they could get more information and help promote a local author. Hooray!!
I'd still much rather write than promote. And if I never had to promote again, I'd be happy. But, it is what it is and stepping out of my comfort zone didn't actually kill me so I may try it again. Someday.
I don't have a problem talking to people. I can talk for a long time (just ask my kids), but talking to someone about my author self and my books is something altogether different. I always feel funny talking up my book because I feel like I'm bragging and being conceited or something. I love to talk writing and I love my books, but I don't want people to think of me as a salesperson trying to pawn off my books. Yet, if I don't talk about my books than I may not be doing part of my job as an author. It's a catch-22 for me.
I used to think being an author meant I wrote books. That's true, but that isn't the whole picture. Promotion and marketing are a big part of being an author. With so many great LDS books by so many talented authors, how will I stand out, especially if I don't try to promote mine? And, yet, I feel like that obnoxious car salesman that won't leave you alone for two seconds.
I haven't been too vocal about my books in the area where I live. I have visited, and even done a book launch, at an area LDS bookstore (I've known the owners forever) and I've contacted the newspaper to do an article. But, other than that, I leave my promotion to what I can do online because I'm way cooler online. But, after watching Mistress Tristi in action, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try a few more things in my area.
I visited an area library and asked if I could leave bookmarks, but was told I couldn't. I then visited Hastings Bookstore and asked again. Not only did they allow me to leave bookmarks, but asked if I'd like to do a book signing. A few days later, I visited another nearby library. After slipping on the ice and landing in a snowbank, I wiped myself off, shook the snow out of my shoe, dusted off my purse, and asked if I could leave bookmarks. I was pleasantly surprised when the librarian there agreed to let me. I then went to a bookstore near that library and was able to leave bookmarks. The gentleman even asked me to call back so they could get more information and help promote a local author. Hooray!!
I'd still much rather write than promote. And if I never had to promote again, I'd be happy. But, it is what it is and stepping out of my comfort zone didn't actually kill me so I may try it again. Someday.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Book Signing Report
Left to right: Don Carey, Tristi Pinkston, Rebecca Talley, Daron Fraley
Last Saturday, Tristi Pinkston, Don Carey, Daron Fraley, and I had a book signing at The Book Table in Logan, UT. Super cool bookstore. I could've wandered through that store for hours. We had a lot of fun and even sold some books. We also visited other bookstores and libraries between Logan and Salt Lake and dropped off bookmarks. It was great to meet people and what's better than a bookstore for a group of authors? I had to control myself so I didn't buy all the books in the store. It was a successful and fun day!
Someone posted a very nice review of The Upside of Down on Amazon and over 200 people have added it to their shelves on Goodreads. Every time I look at the cover, it makes me want to have a newborn.
Thanks for all of the support!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Book Signing Change
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Tristi Pinkston, Daron Fraley, Don Carey, and I will not be signing at the Wisebird Bookery in Ogden, UT on Saturday, January 15th. We will still be signing at The Book Table in Logan, UT so, please, if you're in the Logan area this Saturday, stop by. We'll be at The Book Table, 29 South Main Street, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and we'd love to see you!
Thanks!!.
Thanks!!.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Signing for The Upside of Down
I'm doing my first book signing for The Upside of Down on Saturday, January 15th. I'll be joining authors Tristi Pinkston, Daron Fraley, and Don Carey for the signing. We'll be in Logan at The Book Table, 29 South Main Street, 11:00-1:00 and then we'll head over to Ogden to Wisebird Bookery, 4850 Harrison Blvd # 5, and be signing there 3:00-5:00. If you're in the area and have time, please stop by. I'd love to meet you and Tristi, Daron, and Don are super fun so we'll be having a great time.
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