Tomorrow I’ll be taking a pit stop down in Raleigh, North Carolina for a five author panel signing, courtesy of Red Adept Publishing!
I’ll be joined by fellow authors Karissa Laurel (Midnight Burning), Erica Lucke Dean (Ashes of Life), Jessica Dall (Raining Embers), Jason Parent (Seeing Evil), and Lynn McNamee, the owner extraordinaire of Red Adept Publishing. There will be a question-and-answer panel at 1pm, followed by a book signing. No admission charge!
Any North Carolinians in the area are welcome to stop in. For more information, check out this site.
Awesome. Big-big congratulations, man! Do you know Jason Parent through social media? I only ask because he’s a friend of mine, as well.
I actually just met him for the first time at this event! Great guy, was a pleasure.
Have a wildly successful event!
I expect an entire blog post about this event.:)
You’re right about that! Coming soon.
Thanks, it was great!
Congrats. Hope you’ll come to Charlotte
Ahh, I hope he DOES come near you, Tosha!:)
That would be cool xx
That would be AWESOME! I want to meet both of you, someday.:)
Likewise. We need to have a blogging get together. That would be so cool
Oh my gosh, that would be AMAZING!!!:) I was thinking more of meeting up at one of either of your signings, but a met up of fellow bloggers would be cool, too. Have you done any signings, by the way?
I haven’t.
Okay. Are public appearances your thing?
Not really. I’m such an introvert
You and me both. Speaking of which, I read a fantastic article a few weeks ago, which talked about the expectations of writers, and why they’re pressured to do signings, readings, etc.. The author argued against this “logic,” and questions why we-fans and writers alike– feel it necessary to partake in them. I could find it and send you the link, if you’d like. Just let me know.
Sure. Would love to read it.
P.S., a blogging get together does sound like a terrific idea! So many amazing people here on the WordPress global village.
I actually do make it down to NC somewhat regularly, so there’s a good chance I’ll do an event in Charlotte at some point! I just have to look more into venues and see what’s available.
That’s great. I’ll be on the lookout
I only wish we didn’t live so far apart…
Ask and you shall receive:
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/an-introvert-writers-lament/400238/
Enjoy! I look forward to your thoughts on this. You too, Nicholas.
Interesting read, thanks for sharing it. As an introvert myself (an INFJ, to be precise) I can definitely relate to the nervousness related to publicly displaying one’s work, though I definitely do think it’s a necessity for artists in today’s hyper connected world. In a way, it’s due to the newfound independence that writers have in today’s marketplace: because of that independence, because of the unprecedented accessibility we now have, it means we to be more self-reliant, especially when it comes to promoting our work.
However! As I stated in my blog some weeks back, the key thing about self-promotion is authenticity. Being true, honest, genuine to one’s passion. It’s more about making real connections with people than anything else.
I appreciate your thoughts on this, thank you for sharing. I’m glad you enjoyed the read.
How I wish I was over your way although soon I may be in the US so may hit you up for your book dates and such if I come anywhere near you which for the mad size of your country is a bit of a lottery (depending on cheap last minute deals that is).
Ha, you’re right about that! This country is so massive that I’m geographically closer to friends in Canada than I am to family members on the West Coast. Nonetheless, let me know when and where you’re coming to when you figure it out! Would be excellent if it’s not too far away.
Will do sirrah, looking forward to a good coffee too!
Mmmm, coffee!!:)
The true answer to the meaning of life.
Oh, for sure! I’ve got a delicious cup right now. You all should come and get some.:)
Were it not for crippling plane tickets fees…
You’re welcome any time you can make it here. I’m in Washington state.:)
How are you, Nicholas? Do you go by Nick?
Doing great! Tend to prefer my full name, actually; in a crowded room I won’t notice when someone says “Nick,” but Nicholas sticks out.
Okay, cool, good to know.:)
I know Washington State well, it’s been a while… I will be in Boston later this month, decided that yesterday.
Oh wow, just around the corner!
Did you used to live there?
I had a three month stay, it was great to be an American for a bit, I even mastered the coinage!
Oh yes, absolutely!
Oh, are you in the UK? Where did you stay, specifically? Which city, I mean?