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The Book-Signing event at the Mall of New Hampshire was a successful event and one that I would love to see repeated. Although I did start to suffer a little from sensory over-load (so many people!!!) having lived in a rural area for twenty-five years now, I know I need to go where the people are if I plan on getting my books into more reader's hands. And this is definitely one way to do it.
And all of the other authors I spoke to are also hoping this event is repeated, preferably around the holidays.
Other good news: 8 of my book titles are now in the Manchester Craft Market store at the Mall of New Hampshire!
It was a good day!!!!
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I am thrilled that I finally have my two latest books available for sale! They have been a long time coming.
"Useful Pieces" is a novel about a young couple who move into a cottage overshadowed by a mansion, occupied by an elderly couple. Everything is fine, for awhile, but then the couple's lives begin to change and one episode after another creates loss, destroy what each worked so hard to build. But who is doing this? And why? A mystery that each of them can't seem to figure out although they do have their suspicions. A page turner that all will enjoy.
The other book, "Ten Storied Buildings" is a collection, similar to "Seven Storied Houses" that features people working at their various jobs in libraries, restaurants, supermarkets and other venues and the people they meet who change their lives. Like most of my stories, and as my tagline states it, "Writing Gets Real". Some of the stories will make you laugh, others will bring tears to your eyes. But in the end, they are all about life, your life and mine.
Hopefully all who read my latest books will love them as much as they've loved and enjoyed my other books.
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Not in time for Christmas (due partly to the government shutdown which prevented me from getting a Library of Congress number in a timely manner) but books are good any time of the year. Doesn't have to be a special occasion, like Christmas or a birthday. And if you are anything like me, you want at least three or four books ready for your reading pleasure as soon as you finish the book you are currently reading.
With that said, copies of "Useful Pieces" are ready for shipment right now. "Ten Storied Buildings", my 10th book, was waiting for that Library of Congress number so that put the printed copies a little behind. But they have been ordered and it is a matter of just a week or so before those will be in hand, also. Order now or in a week, both are ready for you and I'm looking forward to your comments and reviews. As always, thank you for your support!
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We've all heard about all the closings due to the government shutdown this past month and a half. But what I found out, and very likely not many people know this, is that the Library of Congress also shut down. What does the LOC shutting down have to do with an author and how would it affect me publishing and printing my book, you might ask?
Well, since I include a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) in all of my books, because I want my books available for library cataloging and distribution (not a requirement if you do not want libraries to purchase and carry your book), I need to get a LCCN. My goal is to make it as easy as possible for anyone and everyone to purchase any of my books.
So, after waiting more than a month for the government to open, I hope our wait is almost over now. I imagine they have a back log of work to do. And as soon as they get to my book, I will be able to order print copies of my latest book, "Ten Storied Buildings".
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We are in the final stages of editing book #10, Ten Storied Buildings. The next step is to put it into book format (we have a template that we use that we created for my books) and add the extra pieces, such as, copyright page, other books that I've written, a short description of the other books I've written, acknowledgement page, my bio, text to go on back cover, and a couple of other miscellaneous pages that are all part of a complete book.
The cover is the next big hurdle although we have discussed it - typically, I tell my publisher what I want and he puts it together. He's done a great job so far and I've been happy with all the results. So hoping that by this weekend, the cover will be mostly done. When it is, I will feature it along with the Useful Pieces cover - two books that will be ready before Christmas. And yes, it is coming in 64 days! Start your shopping now! And thanks for your support.