Marilyn's Musings

Lorie Ham and I shared a table at the Clovis Book Festival sponsored by the Clovis Book Barn and Friends of the Library (Fresno.) Though it wasn't the best of book selling days--there were some problems that will probably be addressed if those who organized this decide to do a repeat performance. One of the librarians I spoke to said she hoped it would happen twice a year. That might be a bit much, it was a lot of work for those who organized the event.) Lorie represented Kings River Life, her online magazine that supports mystery author and many other projects and events. Of course I represented myself. We were supposed to be there at 9, so Lisa (my daughter, driver, helper) and I left at 7:15 a.m. The event was supposed to last until 8 p.m. But because of the low traffic, most folks started leaving around 3. We stayed a couple hours longer. One of the big things to do is stand when someone comes by and engage them in conversation--unfortunately not many folks e...

Even though I do not have a new book to promote--events that I had no control over have slowed down both the writing and production of the latest Rocky Bluff P.D. crime novel--I have plenty of books to promote and sell. When this post appears I'll be at the Madera Library with a many of my RBPD novels and my Deputy Tempe Crabtree mysteries.  I'll be heading to Ventura on the 23rd of this month for the Public Safety Writers Association. This is not promotion, but it's our planning session for the year and ultimately the big conference in July. I know that those who come will have an opportunity to learn about promotion as well as promote their own books. March 11 I'll be at the Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis from 10 - 8.  On April 1, I'll be speaking at the San Joaquin chapter of Sisters in Crime with our president, Cora Ramos about all things writing. You can find me in Hanford on April 15th in the library at 3 p.m. Will have 30 minutes to delight t...