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Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Book Launches
A month from today, my debut novel, A Change of Plans, will be born. A month and a week from today, and I'll be participating in my first book launch. Can I say one word?
Scary!
The awesome Jordan McCollum (you can read about her book--I, Spy--in my post here) and I are teaming up together for our launch. I'm so glad I'm not doing this alone. My biggest worry has always been that I'd have a launch--and no one would come.
I guess in a couple of months I can address whether or not my worries were justified. How about you? Do you worry about this, too?
You'll be fine! And awesome you are teaming up with Jordan. Angela and Gwen teamed up together and it worked really well.
ReplyDeleteGet excited - one month to your first book!!
I agree with Alex. You'll be fine. Congrats too!
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Shelly
Wow, one month--amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'd be nervous too. That's great you're teaming up with someone.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes you'll be on cloud 9
ReplyDeleteYou are going to rock it out!! BTW - love that cover. :)
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? You've got the blogosphere at your back. Get ready for a great launch! And enjoy your time in the spotlight. :)
ReplyDeleteHa,me, I worry about everything. But, I am not worried about you or your launch. You are going to do great! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is my biggest nightmare too. Maybe I can bribe strangers to show up, lol. I think teaming up for your launch sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful that you're not doing this alone. It's going to make the experience much easier. Congrats, Donna!
ReplyDeleteWow, your debut is coming up:) We'll all be there to support you! :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so exciting - and, yes, nerve-wracking! Enjoy it and make the most of it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to have a buddy when launching. If you forget your parachute, just grab theirs!
ReplyDeleteNeat book cover there, too, gal. Way to go!
You'll be fabulous, and lots of people will come. Want to know how I know this? Because everyone loves you!You've been there for everyone else, and they'll be there for you! Just wait and see!
ReplyDeleteSo close! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be terrified too, but you're going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteDon't be scared, Donna. You worked hard for this. You have all your ducks in a row. You (and your book) will do GREAT! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou'll be totally fine. And I think you've got enough of a local network that you don't have to worry about no one showing up. Me? That's what worries me. I do my first book signing in two weeks and I'm afraid it'll be crickets. We'll see what happens.
ReplyDeleteChin up, deep breaths and talk about the characters like you always do. It'll draw people in. Can't wait to get my copy!!
I had the same worries. You'll do great.
ReplyDeleteI do worry about it, but I've still got until November before I can start freaking out. :D
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great cover, Donna. And I know you'll kick your book launch.
I wish I could go to your launch
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Hey, if no one else shows up, we can sign books for each other, right??
ReplyDeleteI really *love* the idea of teaming up, so good on you and GOOD LUCK to both of you:)
ReplyDeleteI felt exactly the same, Donna, and I did my launch for King's Envoy all by myself! (Well, I did have husband and family to help me :-)) Yes, it was scary, but it was also great fun. I think the key is to see it as a celebration of your success more than a marketing opportunity. It's you throwing you a party for having achieved something wonderful. Just go and relax and enjoy it. Leave the marketing worries for later!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be absolutely fine. Don't worry about anything.
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Less than one week! Yay! I'll be sure to give you a huge hug when I see you at Storymakers! (That is, if you're going. You are going, right? Right?)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and good luck! It's been a long time coming.
ReplyDeleteNo way! I had no idea you were about to launch a book! I'm so excited for you, Donna:-) I'm sure it will be fantastic! !!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you! If the Ninja Captain says you will be fine, you will be fine. Just have fun! You worked hard for this and you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteYes I can relate! I'm planning my second book launch but this will be the first time I've attempted a blog tour - hope I do it justice.
ReplyDeleteI know your launch is going to be awesome, awesome, awesome! I'm sad that I might not be able to come depending on what time you have it that day (which totally and utterly sucks because I love both you and Jordan!!!), but I am always here to help you with whatever you need before and after!
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