October 23, 2016 by debigrahamleard
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, Massachusetts, Plymouth COA, The Uninvited Guest | Tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, cozy mystery, fiction, first novel, Massachusetts, mystery genre, Plymouth, Plymouth COA | Leave a Comment »
October 16, 2016 by debigrahamleard
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, Norton Public Library, Published, The Uninvited Guest | Tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, mystery genre, Riverhaven Books, self-publishing, writing groups | Leave a Comment »
October 11, 2016 by debigrahamleard
If you’re planning to be in the New Bedford, MA, area this weekend, be sure to stop by Groundworks at 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford to meet and greet more than 40 authors as they entice and tempt you with their stories!
I will be exhibiting on behalf of my publisher Stephanie Blackman and Riverhaven Books of Whitman, MA, and will gladly autograph a copy of my book just for you!
Hope to see your smiling face!
Posted in Book Festival, Book Signing Events, New Bedford Book Festival, Publishers, The Uninvited Guest | Tagged Book Signing Events, fiction, MA, marketing, New Bedford, Riverhaven Books | Leave a Comment »
October 6, 2016 by debigrahamleard
This Saturday, October 8 , at 1pm, I’ll be participating in a panel of local authors. We will share our writing habits, the inspiration for our stories, and our paths to publication.
If you are planning to be in the area, register for this event and stop by the library at 74 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA. Join the audience. ask questions and be inspired!
Registration for this event is required. RSVP online or by calling the library at 508-222-0157.
Posted in Attleboro Public Library, Author Panel, Book Signing Events, The Uninvited Guest | Tagged Author Panel, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, mystery genre, self-publishing, writing | 1 Comment »
September 20, 2016 by debigrahamleard
During the Cape Cod Writers Conference, I attended a class to learn about various Social Media as they relate to writers. One such outlet is an Author Page on Facebook.
Back home, I managed to register my author portrait and also a collage of the book cover from ‘The Uninvited Guest’ as the header image. But I need more content before I ask my regular FB ‘friends’ to like my new page.
The instructor emailed the link to my Amazon page, but I have yet to attempt the registration of the link.
All right, I admit it… I’m a Scaredy-Cat!
Fortunately, I discovered that the Ames Free Library in Easton, MA, offers one-on-one workshops with patrons who are seeking a comfort zone for FaceBook. I’ve signed up for a session next Thursday, and hope to come away with enough confidence to complete the set-up and release my Author Page to the world.
Posted in Book Cover, Cape Cod, Conferences, FaceBook Author Page, Marketing, Published, Seminars, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged Ames Free Library, FaceBook Author Page, first novel, good news, marketing, mystery genre, Social Media | 2 Comments »
August 21, 2016 by debigrahamleard
Next weekend, I’ll be attending the second annual Hollihock Writers Conference in New Bedford, MA. They are offering multitudes of classes, panels, and speakers throughout the 3-days.
This is a new conference as you can tell by the title. I found out about it this past spring at a Writers Retreat on Cape Cod. One of the other writers… Diana Grady from Buzzards Bay Writing Project… mentioned this conference because she thought I’d be interested. Diana will be leading one of the workshops.
Learning new tips and tricks about the process of creating fiction is not only a pleasure, but keeps my retired brain active and alert. There is always something to be gleaned from every class, every speaker, every panel participant.
If you live in southern New England, and haven’t yet signed up, the ‘REGISTER HERE’ button on their website still appears to be active, so what are you waiting for?
http://www.hollihock.org/
Posted in Buzzards Bay Writing Project, Conferences, Hollihock Writers Conference, Seminars, Writing Workshops | Tagged fiction, first line of chapter one, first three chapters, First Three Pages, naming characters, opening scene, revision, writing | Leave a Comment »
July 28, 2016 by debigrahamleard
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 | Tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, marketing, mystery genre | 1 Comment »
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