Last Saturday I gathered all my courage in both hands, and made a cold call on The Mystery Bookstore in Los Angeles. I was only in town for three days, and had the World's Most Beautiful Granddaughter in tow, but I wanted to see the store.
I am SO glad I did!! The store itself is exceedingly dangerous - books packed into every square inch of the store, and something for every mystery reader. They also had children's books, which the WMB Granddaughter immediately started checking out. Fortunately for me, Grandpa was on hand to help her while I talked with the store personnel.
I was nervous, and didn't write down names, which was a stupid mistake. But the guy I talked to was so welcoming and helpful and not only willing but actually interested in taking the ARC I had brought in.
I can't say enough about the gracious welcome and the sincere appreciation of all things mystery exhibited in the store. It was well worth taking the time out of our short visit to the Southland!!
I still have a couple ARCs of SINK TRAP left from the stash the publisher sent me, so I am going to offer them to my followers here. Leave a comment, anything you want, and on Saturday, September 12, I'll draw a name for a copy of SINK TRAP. I'll even pay the postage so you can read SINK TRAP before it hits the stores!!
Yes, there are more posts on the Road to the Bookstore coming, but I think they will have to wait. SINK TRAP will be out in just a few weeks, and there are some things I want to do before it goes on sale - including posting the first chapter right here!! That's right, in just a week you'll be able to get a little taste of Georgie, her mom, and the town of Pine Ridge. It will leave you wanting more, I promise!
love good science fiction, but i'm a sucker for great mysteries... would be honoured to pay the postage myself, if need be :)
ReplyDeleteOoh ooh, pick me, pick me!
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ReplyDeleteThe Mystery Bookstore sounds wonderful. I just love bookstores dedicated to one genre. Good Luck with your release
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to overcome trepidation and go for your goal. Congratulations on getting traction and learning the ropes.
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Chris, congrats again on the book. Best of luck with it! If you draw my name, please redraw. Not that I wouldn't want the ARC, but I'm actually trying to reduce the amt of paper in my house right now. Just wanted to stop in and say hi!
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Congrats on your book!!!! I'd love a copy :D *fingers crossed!*
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping I get a new book to read :D Hope you get the scanner working, those are tricky beasts.
ReplyDeleteGood for you with entering the Mystery Bookstore with your ARC in hand. I keep reminding myself that I never know what I can do unless I try! :-)))))
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read SINK TRAP, Chris! ARC or Amazon, however it goes. LOVE THE TITLE!
ReplyDeleteWhoohoo, Chris! Gratz on conquering the Quivering Inner Critic!! Can't wait for Sink Trap to hit the shelves - Snoopy Dance time!
ReplyDeleteChris, what a great way to spend the afternoon! with grandpa and wmb granddaughter, and talking mysteries in the bookstore... a fun time for all. I can't wait to read Sink Trap! And I'll take a pic as soon as I get it! Karen
ReplyDeleteI missed the give away, but that's ok. I'll be buying my copy as soon as it's available!!! Good luck, I'll try and make the book signing.
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