Well,
I was all set to announce that today is the Big Day but it came two days earlier than I expected! Desperate
Deeds, the third novel in my Malone mystery series (which can be read as a
standalone), was just released.
As every author knows, the publication of a new book comes with a lot of mixed emotions. Excitement! My book is out! Relief! All the work, blood, sweat and tears have finally produced a book I can actually hold in my hands! And, apprehension. Will my book sell well? Will people like it? Will they write good reviews? Will they recommend it to their friends? So many emotions!
As every author knows, the publication of a new book comes with a lot of mixed emotions. Excitement! My book is out! Relief! All the work, blood, sweat and tears have finally produced a book I can actually hold in my hands! And, apprehension. Will my book sell well? Will people like it? Will they write good reviews? Will they recommend it to their friends? So many emotions!
The first step is to get the word out about my book. If nobody knows about it, how can they order it? To do that, I’ll be posting on various online sites, I’ll tell everyone I know
(hope you will too), I’ve set up a local book launch event in April where I’ll be
selling and signing copies of my book and I’ve scheduled a one week long blog
tour. Here’s
the list with links to the blogs of the six authors who have so kindly agreed to help me promote my book.
Monday, March 31 – Marja
McGraw
“Writing a Mystery Series”
Tuesday, April
1 - Marilyn Meredith
“Why I Write What I Write”
Wednesday, April 2 – Anne
K. Albert
“Hooking Readers”
Thursday, April 3 - Evelyn
Cullet
“Using
the Weather to Create Suspense”
Friday, April 4 – Madeline
Gornell
Saturday, April 5 –
Marilyn Levinson
I hope you'll stop by to visit with me.
My publisher has temporarily reduced the ebook price of all three Malone mysteries to $2.99 each.
Links to purchase:
I am absolutely thrilled for you! Looking forward to reading this one and for your visit when your on your tour.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Marilyn! And, thank you for being the first person to order a paper copy! You've made my day!
DeleteTotally tubular!! This is way rad! I'll keep letting everyone know about the release and I'll post a review when I'm done reading Desperate Deeds.
ReplyDeleteChris, you're an angel! Thank you!
DeleteCongratulations again, Pat. And, as I said before, if you want a spot on my blog later, just give a holler.
ReplyDeleteThanks, John. I'll definitely take you up on your offer soon. Also, I want to thank you for your online support, especially on Facebook. That means a lot to me.
DeleteI'm reading your book right now, and enjoying the heck out of it. : ) Can't wait for Monday so people can see what you have to say about writing a mystery series.
ReplyDeleteOh, Marja, I'm so glad you're enjoying my book. I'm looking forward to my post on your blog tomorrow too! See ya there!
DeleteCongrats Pat. augie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Augie!
DeleteCongrats, Pat! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jacqueline! BTW, I'm reading your fourth Kim Reynolds novel, "The Bad Wife," right now. Love it!
DeleteWonderful news about the release of the book. My memoir (and first book) will be out in two weeks and I know I'll have all those mixed emotions! Lots of promo work coming up for me. Thanks for writing this, Pat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Eileen! I wish you the best of luck (and many sales) with your first book!
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