I don’t live near a bookstore, so I get to browse one much too seldom. To my delight, when I was in Issaquah (about 20 miles away) this weekend, I found Miss Livingstone, Book I at the ‘local’ Barnes & Noble! Besides the excitement of seeing my book on the shelf, I was thrilled they have a Local Authors section dedicated to Seattle and Eastside area authors. My author-friend Victoria Bastedo’s , sweet romance, Black Poodle Over Seven Hills was there too, along with some other authors I recognize and have read on the NY Times Best Seller’s list.
I thanked the manager for spotlighting local and indie authors, and she invited me to do a Book Signing event when Book II of Miss LiV Adventures is released this spring! She also wants to schedule a Meet the Authors panel event with my local author’s group FreeValley Publishing/FVP Books. I’m looking forward to these opportunities. It’s always fun to visit the bookstore, but this time I left with the feeling of a wee bit of fame.
Miss LiV Adventures ~A Journey Through Time...and Time Again 
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How exciting!
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Sheri, that’s so exciting! It sounds like a great opportunity, too! You’re a local celebrity.
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LOL, I did see a small surge in sales. Not sure if it’s related. It was a fun discovery. 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement!
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I wonder if there are other, smaller bookstores that carry your book? If not, maybe you can reach out to them and do some book signings. This is so encouraging!!!
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Yes, I’ve done a couple in the last few years. Unfortunately the one in my hometown closed last year. And one of the other venues that used to do signings – a coffeeshop closed as well. I have an exciting opportunity with the library system that I’ll be posting about soon. I can feel a great momentum this year!
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Ahhh! Awesome Sheri! I’d be beaming if I saw one of mine in a bookstore. 🙂
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Just a matter of time for you, I think. Have you tried taking them in to a local shop? Illustrated books will often grab a shop owner’s interest.
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A belated congrats on this – what a thrill!
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Thanks, it’s fun to be reminded. It really was a milestone moment. I’m excited all over again. 🙂
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