I learned a couple of interesting lessons and I was totally broken-in by being asked the dreaded question; "Can you tell me where the bathroom is?"
Lesson #1. Romance, oddly, doesn't appeal to everyone:) And while my books have romance in them, I turned off a couple of people by stating they were "romances." Now I'm going for Adventure with Romantic Elements, or A Christmas Story with Romantic Elements, hoping that by saying that, it will continue the conversation.
Lesson #2. I knew this, but got to put it in action. Don't sit behind your table all the time. Stand and greet people. Some will drop their gaze to avoid a conversation, but saying hi is better than not saying anything. Engage, you never know where it will take you.
Pictures from the signing.
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| Just about to get in the groove. Really the only time I sat. |
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| My set-up. Notice the candy :) and the sign-up book. |
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| Looks serious. Richard Lawrence and me. |
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| Audra Harders, buddy and author extraordinaire |
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| Richard, Audra and L.A. (me) |
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| Marilyn Leach, Jill Haymaker & LeAnna Shields |
This is the best time of year to do B&N signings! Glad yours was so good.
ReplyDeleteI love your post, LA. I got to direct people to the restroom at my first signing, too, and I felt so proud. It's a right a passage! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pix, and I'm so happy your had a fun and productive signing!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
I had a wonderful time sitting beside you at the booksigning and watching you work the crowd! You're a born promoter, Leslie. I'm taking notes : )
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics and can't wait to do it all again!!
Kaye, it was fun. At first it was slow, but once B&N started on the mic, it picked up. I'd do this again for sure. Plus it was a kick off to my favorite holiday,
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L
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteYep, the right of passage, directing people to the RR. I wonder if all the big names (besides you :) ) had to do this?
It was cool, I laughed after they were out of earshot.
Hugs
L
Audra,
ReplyDeleteHeck I learned it from you at your first signing. I sat behind the table as you worked the crowd. It was a blast then and now.
Yes, let's do it again.
Next year? Before then?
Valentine's Day?
Hugs
L
Very nice pics of you, Leslie Ann. You have a perpetual smile on your face--so glad you enjoyed yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you...
Lisa