Gold

Four signings down, two more to go in 2015!

Tigger, Roo, and I enjoyed our time in Louisville. We arrived on Thursday to allow us an extra day with the hotel pool and hot tub. Tigger especially loves swimming.

The Kentuckiana Authors Book Blitz signing took place at a grand theater in downtown Louisville. I wish I'd had more time to explore, but what I did see was quite beautiful. The boys and I set up on the second-floor lounge.

The author at the next table was Cate Peace, a super fun chick. Her friend was really interesting too. Towards the end of the signing, they asked for marketing tips. Cate is with a small publisher. Like most authors, she has trouble finding readers in a crowded market. I shared what I've tried and what's worked for my author friends. I also suggested she try indie publishing. Too many small publishers leave all the work to the authors while taking a chunk of the profits. For an author with the right work ethic and motivations, indie publishing really is the best way to go.

During lunch, I watched Cate's table while she and her friend went to eat. She did the same for the boys and me. She also suggested trying Sicilian Pizza & Pasta a few doors down from the theater. The pizza was delicious and the crust was the best I've ever eaten.

When we returned to the theater, I stopped by the erotica room to see Shyla Colt while my poor boys ended up watching my table. Shyla is simply one of the coolest people I've met. The way she thinks about writing and marketing is so dead on that I had to pry myself away from her table. I can't wait to see her again at the Queen of the West signing next month.

Once everyone packed up at the theater, we headed back to the hotel after a quick stop at Chipotle for dinner. I enjoyed Louisville and might return next year. A lot will depend on my signing schedule by the time author/organizer Atty Eve posts the details for her next book blitz. I have three signings already set and I'm on a few waiting lists. No doubt, God will lead me down the right path.

I meet so many interesting people when I do signings. Authors share their war stories and battle wounds. At the Kentuckiana signing, an author walked up to my table, checked out my books, and asked if I did audio books. I said I hadn't gotten around to it yet. She suggested I give it a try since my books were the type to sell well. After explaining how she put hers together and the way they sold, she returned to her table. This casual sharing of insight is difficult when authors are always behind their computers writing.

Despite the fun of traveling, I was happy to get home to Sally and the pets. Pixie especially missed me. Sally did so well on her own that she's cool with Tigger traveling to Georgia with Roo and me. Normally, I hate leaving her for so long with four animals and their drama. She insists she can keep the pets in line and survive all the whining they do. :)

I need to make the most of the next week and a half before we leave for the Sassy in Savannah signing. I'm still writing two Bijou novels and editing the fourth Angelic Redemption book. Sometimes, I feel like I'll never get ahead by working on three projects simultaneously. Other times, I feel super productive. We'll see how everything turns out in October.