Thursday, February 10, 2011

In Good Company

Writing is a solitary endeavor and can leave you feeling a bit isolated at times. I think the publicity and marketing wonder teams at Penguin have just given we Breathless Reads authors a mental health boost in addition to a great way to meet readers. By the way: here's the poster we're all signing and I'm giving away (10!!) in the contest from the last post.

We've completed two stops on the tour and it has been such an amazing time. There is a fantastic recap of the New York event on Midnyte Reader's blog with lots of great photos.

If you were at one of the stops and want to share a blog post or pics just let me know (by email or in the comments), I'd be happy to post links!

Being on the road with other authors (especially authors as fabulous as Kirsten, Ally, Brenna and Beth!) is delightful. It's so much fun getting to know each person's quirks, hobbies, joys and struggles. It reminds me that one of the great joys of writing is how unique an art it is. Each writer must find her/his own process, tell her/his story in a way only that person can.

I can't thank all the amazing bloggers and readers who've come out to say hello. It is so fantastic meeting you and learning about your love of reading and writing!

Tomorrow we're at Tattered Cover (Highlands Ranch) in Denver and Saturday at King's English in Salt Lake City. Go west, YA authors!

12 comments:

  1. I can't wait until you come to Raleigh, NC! There are about 5 of us bloggers meeting up to come to the signing!

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  2. it was so fun to meet everyone tonight and hear your answers to such a variety of questions! i only wish i weren't so painfully shy... perhaps next time i'll get the courage to ask for a picture ;)

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  3. Whyyy does Connecticut never get any love?? Include us on the next tour, pleeaaasse!

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  4. Hopefully next time I won't be too shy to ask for a pic together also. At least I got the group picture. XD

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  5. Mariya and Jenny You should always ask for a picture - we love to be in pictures with you :)

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  6. It's ok Mariya. I feel socially awkward at book signings so I know what you mean. Minneapolis stop was awesome though!

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  7. hehe. Hopefully next time though. Here's my blog post: http://mystifyingparanormalreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/breathless-tour-021011.html

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  8. My wife and I are very excited to meet all of you in SLC on Sat. :D Hope you like Utah.

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  9. Hi Ken (and Jennifer)!!! It was wonderful meeting you. And Utah is so beautiful :)

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  10. Ah, I have all five of those books, but you guys are not stopping in LA :(. But it sounds like fun, and I hope you enjoy the tour :).

    Also, it feels like every time I check your blog, the list of foreign sales of Nightshade has increased. Congratulations on that!

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  11. I wish you were stopping in LA too! It'd be nice to meet another frozen tundra survivor.. ;)

    BTW - I chose you to get a Stylish Blogger Award! :) Link!

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