Antici....

We're just about to hit October and things are going to be pretty busy for me book/event wise. This is good,

for those of you keeping score.

First thing's first: Paige's Story was pitched to a literary agent and he's asked to read my manuscript. I'm not banking on him taking it, according to one of the more well-known, successful authors who works with him, the fact he's even looking at my manuscript is a big deal. So, stay tuned for further details on that.

Next, On October 19th, I'll be sponsoring the annual screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Gibson Theater here in Batesville. It's been going on for almost 5 years

now and used to be sponsored by the local comic and game shop. Sadly, they closed. Rather than charging admission to the event, or getting rid of it altogether, I decided to sponsor it. My friend Charlotte will be arranging for The Denton Affair, a local acting troupe out of Cincy, to come and do their shadow show. (They are the bomb diggity, guys. Trust me.)

On top of that, we'll be taking donations for Safe Passage, a locally run

women's shelter for women and their kids who are looking for a safe place to get back on their feet. And with all the bullshit going on in the news with Brett "he was just a boy" Kavanaugh, we figured this was a more than worthy cause.

So yeah, come on out. Doors open at 11:30. The show starts at midnight. I'll be there collecting donations,

and selling books and merch. I'd love to have you drop by and say hi. Maybe buy a sticker and donate some items to the shelter.

Then, on October 27th 11am-2pm, I'll be at Three Sisters Books and Gifts in Shelbyville signing books.

Somewhere in there is my birthday. I'll be NOT 40 YET! TAKE THAT, AGE!

Getting Back to Normal

Aaaw, that's cute. That means I was, at some point, normal.

Paige's Story has been on the virtual shelves for almost a month now and things are going well. I mean, people are buying it, so, you know, could be worse. I'm no where near 'quitting my day job' levels of success, but still, I'm pretty happy.

My first book signing was a huge success and I'm considering having another one. I was also interviewed by the local paper.

I did my best not to bring dishonor upon my family (and the family cow).

I mean, it's hard to screw up questions like, "What is your advice for aspiring authors?" Answer: Get a cat, drink bourbon, and prepare for a lot of self loathing. (Kidding. I didn't say that. I should have, but I didn't.)

Right now, the biggest thing is promoting the book and keeping the sales up or, at least, existent. Existent is good. I'll settle for existent.

The OTHER biggest thing is getting to work on book two. .....which will be happening this week. I have a four day weekend coming up and it's time to sit down and get back to work.

It's a Book Party!

It's been a busy week.  On Tuesday, as I'm sure you're all aware, Paige's Story was unleashed upon the world. The next day my kiddos had their first day of school.


In the meantime, my husband/manager/cheerleader arranged a book signing at a local cafe. So that's going to be fun!

Then, today, I was contacted by my old elementary/jr. high school to come speak to the jr. high English and Literature classes about what it takes to become an independent author. Answer: Hard work, creativity, and unhealthy levels of whiskey consumption.

You must also be willing to never sleep, possibly go into debt and/or liver failure, and stare into the existential void for at least 3 hours of your sleepless night.

Initial sales have been...good. I mean, I guess they have been good. I don't have much to base them on. But my book is in the hands of more people than I ever expected so I call it a win. I'm going to take a few weeks off and then get to work on book 2 of the Fort Thomas Series. I have a pretty clear idea of what I'm going to do. Just need to sit down and do it.

Anyway, so yeah, sorry for the lack of updates. I'll try to be a little better about them from here on.