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!
Posts Tagged ‘Author Talk’
Staying in Touch with Other Writers
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.’
Blackstone Public Library
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!
Dighton Public Library
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!
Return to Delaware for Author Talks!
Posted in DE, Dover, Dover Public Library Author Day, J B Moore High School, Kent County Bookmobile, Kent County Public Library, Kenton, Mamie A. Warren Senior Center, Modern Maturity Center, Smyrna, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, first novel, mystery genre, writing on October 27, 2016| 1 Comment »
You may or may not be aware that I was born and raised in mid-state Delaware. When I was five years old, my family moved from the little town of Kenton to a house in the country on Massey’s Mill Pond outside Smyrna .
During the late 50’s and 60’s, when my mother, sister, and I owned pleasure horses or ponies, we would ride them to the end of our dirt road every few weeks and climb aboard the Kent County Bookmobile to check out a few stories and keep our young minds busy.
After college, I followed my heart to southeastern Massachusetts, and live there still.
I am so excited to share with you that I’m driving to Delaware next week to present my author talk titled ‘The Ins and Outs of Writing My Debut Mystery’. Not on the Bookmobile, but at the Kent County Public Library this coming Tuesday evening, Nov 1, at 6:30 pm. Address: 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE.
In addition to the Kent County Public Library, I’m scheduled at the following venues during the remainder of next week:
Wednesday, Nov 2, noon, Mamie A. Warren Senior Center, 1775 Wheatley’s Pond Rd, Smyrna, DE
Friday, Nov 4, 10 am, Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE
Saturday, Nov 5, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Dover Public Library Author Day, 35 E. Loockerman St, Dover, DE
Ending my talk with a brief reading from ‘The Uninvited Guest’, I’ll answer questions about writing my story and gladly autograph copies of my book.
I’m hoping that a few of my J.B. Moore High School classmates who still live in the area will join the audience at one of these locations!
See you there!
Plymouth Council on Aging
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!
Norton Public Library…Author Talk
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!
Come to Ugly Dog Books on July 30!
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!
Marketing Options Pop Up When You Least Expect Them
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.
Author Talk at Oak Point Active Adult Community
Posted in Author Talk, Book Cover, Book Signing Events, Marketing, Published, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, marketing, mystery genre, writing groups on July 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
On Tuesday, July 12, at 6:30 pm, come join me in the clubhouse ballroom at the Oak Point Active Adult Community in Middleboro, MA.
The evening’s event is my author talk titled ‘The Ins and Outs of Writing My Debut Mystery’. I will share my writing adventure, from research to writing groups to publication.
I hope to make you laugh at the funny things that happened along the way.
After a short reading from my story ‘The Uninvited Guest’, I’ll answer questions from the audience, and gladly autograph copies of my book.
If you or any of your relatives live in this complex, please stop by, say hello, and stay a while!
Debi Graham-Leard 