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 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!
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 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 on October 6, 2016| 1 Comment »
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 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 on September 20, 2016| 2 Comments »
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 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.
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!
Posted in Author Talk, Book Signing Events, Marketing, Published, tagged Author Talk, Book Signing Events, fiction, first novel, marketing, mystery genre on June 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »
During the past few months, I’ve been presenting my author talk titled “The Ins and Outs of Writing My Debut Mystery’ to the libraries, garden clubs, and senior centers in my immediate area. And having a blast doing it!
Having exhausted those local venues, I broadened my search for new audiences. Finding the activities director at an active senior complex is not always easy, but persistence pays off. As a result, three have scheduled my presentation during the next few weeks. And there are many more to approach.
It’s quite possible that some of the attendees will have already read my story that they have obtained through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or from one of the local bookstores that carries ‘The Uninvited Guest’. Those readers will no doubt ask questions about the characters, the setting in an old village library, or the plot twists. This exchange will enhance their experience and encourage others to ask questions as well.
Book signings will wrap up each event. When I ask the reader to choose the ink color for my autograph, a light sparkles in their eyes as they check the array of pens, putting a smile on my face as well.
You go, seniors!
Debi Graham-Leard 