This last week has been insane on so many levels.
For my day job, I run the election for my city. Last week we had eighteen (yes, you read that right) people file for council and five for mayor. We have also lost both of our office clerks who left to seek higher pay in the private sector. My deputy and I are going crazy as we try to carry our regular work load, the additional work that comes with an election, and the work our clerks used to do. Ha! And now we're going to be doing interviews. Like we have the time.
Crazy time to launch a book, wasn't it? But I was too busy during the day to worry much about the book launch.
Blog tours are interesting things, very much in flux. Real life happens and some of the people who signed up to help either couldn't, forgot, or posted late. And it's all good. I was just thrilled so many people were willing to help a debut author. I got to meet some awesome new people while wanting to hug so many that I already know. Thanks so much to my trooper followers who visited my blog every day and commented (
Alex and
Pat, you know who are).
As for the physical launch, I loved being able to do it with another author. It really lowered my stress level, and I'm so grateful to
Jordan McCollum for suggesting it. If you aren't following her blog, you should. She's a great resource on writing. Her book,
I, Spy, is a dang fun read. We had so much fun we're going another joint event (different theme) on June 19th at the American Fork Library.
Because of an arthritis flareup, my son, Paul, created some artwork to make a stamp to help with the signing. Pretty cool, huh? His wife, Kelsey, came to take pictures. In spite of her camera dying, she managed pretty well with my camera.
Some things I learned from watching the footage:
- I talk a lot with my hands. How did I never realize that?
- I'm a podium hog.
- I open my mouth a lot and make funny expressions. Embarrassing.
Following is a video montage of our Saturday event.
What's your experience been at book launches--either ones for your own books or that you've attended? What have you liked or not liked?
