Posted in Author Talk, Debi Graham-Leard, Mansfield, Massachusetts, The Uninvited Guest, Women of Today, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, mystery genre on September 18, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Do you live in the southeastern Massachusetts area?
If you have no plans for this Wednesday evening, September 20, join me at the 7pm meeting of the Mansfield Women of Today, HarborOne Bank, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield!
I’ll be presenting my author talk about the writing process as I created my debut mystery ‘The Uninvited Guest’. Hope to see you there!
Posted in Author Panel, Author Talk, Book Festival, Book Signing Events, Debi Graham-Leard, Marshfield, Massachusetts, The Uninvited Guest, Ventress Library, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, mystery genre on July 12, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Looking for something to do this Saturday, July 15?
Come to the Ventress Library in quaint Marshfield, MA, to meet and greet seven local authors, including me!
Each author will have the opportunity to speak about their story and their writing process. Books will be available to autograph.
This free event will take place between 2-4pm @ Library Plaza, 1837 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA.
Hope to see your smiling face there!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Cover, Book Signing Events, Boyden Library, Debi Graham-Leard, Massachusetts, Published, The Uninvited Guest, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel on June 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »
If you live in southeastern Massachusetts, and are looking for something to do this evening, join me at the Boyden Library, 10 Bird Street, Foxboro, MA. Let me share with you my writing journey as I created my debut mystery ‘The Uninvited Guest’.
From inspiration to character building, through writers groups and publication, I’ll include some amusing anecdotes that happened along the way.
This event is free… hope to see you there!
Posted in An Unlikely Story, Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Debi Graham-Leard, Jane Green, Massachusetts, Where There's Smoke There's Trouble, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction on June 10, 2017| Leave a Comment »
One of the cardinal rules for writers… or perhaps guideline is a better term… is to pay attention to the efforts of other writers. The purpose of reading their novel or listening to their audio book is to fine tune your own writing techniques.
To that end, I attended a luncheon and author talk yesterday at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. Visiting author Jane Green delighted the sold-out audience with her tales of her personal life, her story inspirations, her editors and publishers, and her return to more character-driven novels.
The event price included a copy of her latest book ‘The Sunshine Sisters’, which she graciously autographed before taking this photo with me.
Now I’m doubly inspired to finish writing my second Gwen Andrews story titled ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Trouble.’
Posted in Author Talk, Blackstone Public Library, Book Cover, Book Signing Events, MA, Massachusetts, Published, The Uninvited Guest, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, Independent Publishing, naming characters, Riverhaven Books on March 22, 2017| 2 Comments »
If you have never visited the Blackstone Public Library in 
Blackstone, MA, come on over the evening of Thursday, March 30, and listen while I share my writing journey as I developed the characters, setting, and story that became ‘The Uninvited Guest’. Autographed copies of my book will be available.
This event is free, but requires registration by calling 508-883-1931.
Hope to see you there!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Dighton, Dighton Public Library, MA, Massachusetts, The Uninvited Guest, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, mystery genre on November 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
I’m so excited to announce another venue for my author talk about the process of writing fiction!
This coming Tuesday evening, November 15, I’m scheduled to share my writing adventure at the Dighton Public Library, 395 Main Street, Dighton, MA.
If you’re interested in writing, come and hear about the process of creating a work of fiction, based on my debut mystery ‘The Uninvited Guest’.
This free program begins at 7pm.
Hope to see you there!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Massachusetts, Plymouth COA, The Uninvited Guest, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, cozy mystery, fiction, first novel, Massachusetts, mystery genre, Plymouth, Plymouth COA on October 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
If you live in Plymouth, Massachusetts, or know someone who enjoys the varied programs offered by their Council on Aging, I’m pleased to let you know that I’ll be the first speaker in their new series ‘Meet the Author’ beginning this Wednesday, October 26, 2pm-4pm.
My author talk is titled ‘The Ins and Outs of Writing my Debut Mystery’. From initial idea through research and writing groups to publication, I’ll include amusing anecdotes that happened along the way as I wrote ‘The Uninvited Guest’.
After a short reading from my story, I’ll answer questions, and gladly autograph copies of my book.
If you’re able to join us, I look forward to seeing you there! Bring a friend!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Norton Public Library, Published, The Uninvited Guest, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, mystery genre, Riverhaven Books, self-publishing, writing groups on October 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Norton Public Library… on Tuesday evening, October 18 at 6 pm, I’ll be sharing my journey as I wrote my debut mystery ‘The Uninvited Guest’.
From inspiration to research through writing groups and publication, you’ll learn what is involved in creating a work of fiction. I’ll also share several amusing anecdotes that happened along the way.
After a short reading, I’ll answer all your questions, and gladly autograph copies of my book.
I’ll watch for your smiling face!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, marketing, mystery genre on July 28, 2016| 1 Comment »
This Saturday afternoon, come and visit me and two other authors at Ugly Dog Books on Union Street near the train station in Attleboro, MA.
I’ll be talking to readers about my writing adventure as I created my debut mystery ‘The Uninvited Guest’, and will happily autograph copies.
If you’ve never visited Ugly Dog Books, it’s not your average bookstore. Kim offers artwork, jewelry and so much more. Browse around and find something that tickles your fancy!
Indie Author Day begins at 4pm…hope to see you there!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Marketing, Published, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, good news, marketing, mystery genre, novel pitch on July 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, as I basked in the perfect summer weather of southeastern New England, I browsed the news app on my cell phone. At the bottom of the list, I found a section devoted to my town of Norton from various sources in the surrounding area.
When I clicked into the ‘Patch’ news article, I noticed an offer to send breaking local news to my cell phone or desktop, and registered my email address.
Upon receiving the first news-bite, another offer popped up to advertise an event electronically to all the surrounding towns who have their own version of the Patch.
Well, I submitted my registration request, received my log-in information this morning, and have posted my participation in Local Author Day at the Ugly Dog Books in Attleboro, MA, on July 30 at 4pm.
How easy! And FREE!
Check it out…you may have a similar marketing opportunity in your hometown.
Debi Graham-Leard 