And today I’m making a guest appearance at Marybeth Geer-Smith’s blog, Desperately Searching for My Inner Mary Poppins.
It’s a Gnome-Approved interview. :)
Hope y’all will pop over and visit me there.
Book Release Parties:
I know plenty of authors who have awesome book release parties. My friends Jim and Joyce Lavene recently had one at their son’s restaurant with a band and everything.
I decided not to do anything, myself. Parties where I or my book are the center of attention should be something fun, but I’m just too introverted to have a good time. Instead, I’m looking forward to a pretty busy promotional schedule–I’m going to be giving interviews, doing guest posts, and generally hanging out a lot online. This is perfect for me. Besides, I’m in the middle of polishing up my manuscript for my next deadline.
One thing I am interested in is a Twitter party. I keep hearing about them, know you text back and forth using the # key, but I don’t totally understand. Maybe for my next release?
Your post not up yet, Elizabeth. Happy publication day for tomorrow! Mine (for Troubadour) is on Monday. Nothing planned as yet but I’m thinking of going on Twitter. Maybe we could have a twittery celebration together?
Congrats on your release!
I’m looking forward to reading it.
And I’d be happy to attend your Twitter party, but I can’t figure out those ##’s either!
Congratulations on your release! I am the gnome lover’s sister, Theresa. I’ll be sure to grab a copy at B&N during teacher appreciation days! Thank you for your supportive friendship with my sister…I’m always hoping someone will pick up her novel and publish it. Next time you’re in Greensboro, look us up…we’ll have to meet for a cheesecake and coffee. My treat.
Congratulations! This is exciting.
Book Maven–Thanks so much for popping by! Maybe we can tweet each other.
Alan–I think there’s a whole lot about Twitter that I don’t understand…I get all the basics, and have attended a Twitter party, actually–but I just wasn’t following it right. It seemed too much like reading stock market tapes. This must mean I was doing something wrong!
Theresa–Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m sure Marybeth will get published–she reads up on the industry a lot and has a great writing voice and style! I’ll remember you the next time I’m in Greensboro… :)
Congratulations on your book release! I popped over from Carol’s at The Writer’s Porch. Enjoy whatever release party you decide to participate in. (And I’m with you on not understanding a Twitter party!)
~Jen
When you figure out the Twitter party thing, please post about how it’s done. Not that a geek like me would ever get invited to one, but, still, it’s nice to know how.
Best Regards, Galen
Imagineering Fiction Blog
Congratulations on your big day! I’m on my way to check out your guest post.
Warm congrats on your new release!
I share your sentiment about book parties…
Whatever promotion and marketing you end up doing, have a blast with it!
Congratulations to you on your book release! (it made my tummy flop just to think about and it’s not even me, just someone I KNOW!) Very excited for you, though I know it’s not your first.
And I will pop over to check out your guest appearance.
Congrats on your release! Breathe a sigh of relief for this milestone. I understand about the introvert thing as I’m one myself. I think this helps to make for an above average writer as this can be the main conduit of expression for people like us. Best wishes for your continued success.
Stephen Tremp
I hope the review did the book justice. I seriously couldn’t put it down! I’m so honored that you chose me to read and review. It was a wonderful experience to say the very least!
I can’t wait to read the next one!
And awe…look my sister loves me :) LOL
Congrats on the release!!! I know you’ll do great!
Galen–I’m going to try to figure it out. I think Alexis Grant knows how they work, so I may need to ask her for a tutorial.
Jane–Thanks so much!
Linda–I’m glad I’m not the only one whose not wild about book launch parties. :)
Hart–Thanks for the congrats! You’ll be in my shoes before long, too.
Stephen–It’s true that most of the writers I know are introverts. I have this strong “run away!” urge. Never know when it’s going to strike next (but at a party, it’s a given.)
Marybeth–Thanks so much for hosting me and for the lovely review. I really do appreciate it. Your sister sounds like a gem!
Warren–Thanks so much for popping by!
Jen–I love the Writer’s Porch…thanks for visiting me from there. And thanks for the good wishes.
A HUGE Congratulations to you Elizabeth!
Hopefully in the midst of the blogosphere we can share the information on Twitter parties – sounds like it would be interesting!
Here’s to phenomenal sales!
Matchless phrase ;)