First Signing and beyond

Two days after receiving my shipment of books, (got them in less than a week of ordering them!) I was at an author signing.  Nearby Etowah was having a "Literary Walk" Saturday, June 12th. However, because I was sure I wouldn't get my books in time, I didn't contact the Etowah Arts Commission to sign up. So imagine my surprise when I got my books Thursday evening! (Booklocker's printer is near Nashville). I called the EAC Friday morning and they set me up for Saturday. Another local author and I carpooled over to the author reading Friday night and the signing on Saturday. I didn't sell many books, but I gained valuable experience. Deborah Scruggs Cox (author of A Man Called Nash) was a font of information and help!  This past week I have sold more books. I just hope that those who have bought a copy enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Me and Deborah Scruggs Cox in the Etowah Arts Commission office. (She has a page on facebook, too.)

The Book is Here!

Wow! I can't believe the book is finally published. I got my galley print (the first copy) on Tuesday and have almost worn it out! They did a beautiful job on the cover. My dear friend Patricia did the basic artwork layout and then we paid a designer to make a cover from it. Todd at Booklocker did a fantastic job! It really is a striking cover. Angela and company did a phenomenal job on the manuscript. Can you tell I'm excited?  

    My Author Page






What you have here was the first draft of the front cover. Click on the author page link to see the finished product.