Iam so excited about the success of our “Murder in the Valley” book tour. So far we’ve had three events here in the Bay Area, with two more later this week. The booksellers have been fantastic, their seating arrangements were set up, and our books on display when we arrived. Here’s a photo taken at Bay Books in San Ramon, CA:
The bookseller is in the front. I am in the bright blue shirt. The crowd was enthusiastic and we all sold books! Of course, I bought books from the store, all about Shakespeare.
I met my new best friend while working my beats for the Livermore Police Department. Her name is Jo, and she has the most beautiful fish pond in her backyard. For the past couple of weeks, she given me a beautiful rose from her garden in a cup of ice. This past Monday, she had my book, Twisted Vines, and asked me to sign it. She also had her camera and took this picture of me in my police car as I signed the book.
Writing and publishing a novel has changed my life in so many positive ways, from the creation process, to the business of promoting myself and my work, and to the friends I’ve met along the way. What a tremendous way to enjoy retirement!
@ Penny Warner…what a sweet comment! Mother is much loved by her daughters! Thank you for yor amazing friendship and support to mom throughout her endeavors! Hugs to ya!!!
Nice posts by your two daughters and Jo the gardener!
WOW! Look at my mommy GO!!!!!! My heart grows 10 sizes every time I see that glorious ray of sunshie…your bright smile! I save each and every photo. You had an idea, that idea turned into your dream and you alone brought that dream to fruition! You are an inspiration not only to myself but to all of us with hopes and dreams! These latest photos of your book tour solidify your conquest! You, my dearest mother, are now Mother Novelista, published!!! Thank the Good Lord above you never wrote about your conquests to get your girls to eat lima beans! LOL! Well, I DID grow to like those didn’t I! An even bigger mystery to my 6 year old self! Carla’s husband may still wish to check her napkins or their doggie’s chompers! Haha!
I am beyond eager to crack open the cover of your second book in the series. Dying to find out what happens next! PROUD of your glorious accomplishments! I pray all your readers leave words and posts to help and join in on the celebration of Twisted Vines! CHEERS to my mother and all her fantastic readers! WAY TO KNOCK THE MURDER OUT OF THE PARK (or should I say VINEYARD)!!!!! MORE please………..
Hi Carole,
What a thrill to see My book in your hands on your web page and for signing. Your volunteering and your writing has brought you new friends and my garden has brought me new friends in my retirement. Life is good.
You are a remarkable lady, Carole. All your devotion to volunteering and as a citizen of Livermore, I thank you. Not to mention your amazing ability to write. I am in awe!
And thank you for being my friend. Oh and by the way, the book is FAB! Love all the surprises. The cover is just perfect.
O.K. back to the book and gardening. Jo
Oh, dear. Could you please edit my last comment in your WordPress dashboard? That darn smiley face didn’t come out right.
Mom, I love that photo Jo took of you with your book. You look so happy! I’ve really enjoyed attending your book signing events and can’t wait for the ones in Pleasanton and Livermore.