Last night I did a signing at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Reston. I spoke to a lovely and enthusiastic crowd. We were seated near the children's book section. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a young lady, at most maybe eleven years old, watching me and listening in. Eventually she slipped into a seat in the second row, as her papa watched from his spot by the YA (Young Adult) books stack.She seemed thoughtful, quiet, and the … [Read more...] about The Future of rhe Publishing Industry
Visiting University of Pittsburgh's Book Center
It is a sad fact of modern life that we are often too busy to wander around and explore. But last week when I was in Pittsburgh, I had time in the morning before meeting with the wonderful Lori Vonada (see post on previous day)and her friends, so I decided to get out and stretch my legs.I've never met a bookstore I didn't like. (That's a lie. I know of two I don't much care for.) So when I saw the sign urging students to turn in their used books … [Read more...] about Visiting University of Pittsburgh's Book Center
One Remarkable Day
Written by: Lori Vonada, Venus, PAI have the honor of being friends with a magnificent group of five scrapbookers! Even though there is 20 years between us, scrapbooking is not the only thing we love to do together. We love traveling and shopping together and enjoy endless hours talking and visiting with one another. Even though these women live two hours from me, they are my very best friends. Last summer one of the women in our group, Kim … [Read more...] about One Remarkable Day
The Luckiest Mom on Earth
That's what I'm feeling like after my son sent me flowers for Mother's Day. Aren't they lovely?Here I am hugging him when I visited him in Coral Gables, a few months ago. (I think he looks a little like he's saying, "Gee, Mom. That's enough.") He's become quite the expert on restaurants, so we went to a Mexican place he recommended. The tortilla soup was superb.And here I am the day before Mother's Day at a special Mother's Day Tea at Scrapbooks … [Read more...] about The Luckiest Mom on Earth
Why I Go To Conferences and Other Events
While I was at Malice, a friend who is a New York Times bestselling author told me that her agent said, "At this point in your career, you no longer need to do personal appearances."Wow.I don't know what to think about that. I mean, I understand. At a certain point, your name is well-known and the bookstores are delighted to stock your books. So, I guess you don't have to do so much to promote yourself.But...I get a lot out of conferences. Oh, … [Read more...] about Why I Go To Conferences and Other Events
Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!
Here's what two reviewers have to say about Photo, Snap, Shot--Love,love, love this third book in the series of Murder Mysteries about Hard working single mom Kiki Lowenstein. Even if you don't find yourself to be a crafter you will really enjoy this book.**This book may be classified as a cozy mystery, but it really is a cut above the standard of that genre. Slan has her characters tackle some very complex problems in this new addition to the … [Read more...] about Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!
