Wow. Things are really starting to happen!
My signing at The Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough was over a week ago at this point (sorry for the missed week!), and since then I’ve been struggling to find time to tell you all how it was.
It was wonderful. I’d like to extend a HUGE thank-you to everyone who showed up, and especially to Exceptional Women in Publishing, who sponsored the event. You guys were attentive, engaging, and pretty much the best audience a girl could hope for. I loved sharing Untold with you, and hearing your comments and questions. One of the funnest parts of my job is being able to talk about my book with readers, both potential and otherwise. I love telling you about how Pandy is my favorite character, and although the book is largely a work of pure fiction there are scenes here and there where real life may have crept in. I love telling you about my next couple book ideas, and I love knowing that at the end of these events there will be a few more people that will take Katie’s journey with her. So thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
For those who missed this one, my next signing is going to be at Barnes & Noble in Manchester on October 25th. I’ll be advertising the heck out of that pretty soon, so I won’t use up too much space on it in this blog post. For those of you interested in events, I’d encourage you to like my author page. Not only will I keep you informed there of all the goings ons, but I’ll also be posting full albums of pictures from the events, and other treats and goodies throughout the week. I’m hoping to get a gallery up here soon, but things have been a bit too chaotic so far. I’m also working on a mailing list to keep all of you in the loop. I’m currently thinking of sending it once a month – if you’re interested, let me know if that sounds good! It will give me a chance to build up some content and you a chance to breathe in between updates.
I came away from the signing with a bunch of exciting new ideas to promote Untold, all of which I will be sharing in time, but right now I’m trying to get back into regular work on my next novel. Guys, I’ve been totally shameful with working on that. I know that “I’m too busy” is never an excuse when it comes to getting writing done, but lately it’s certainly felt that way. I did manage to get over 1,200 words written this weekend, which is good, but not nearly what I am aiming for. So I’ve set a deadline for myself: I need to finish this draft by November 1st. Deadlines are perfect for forcing me into gear. I’m also going to need a break in-between finishing this draft and starting the next, so if I finish in time for NaNoWriMo, I can use November as a break, and write up the first draft of another book that could, someday, go somewhere. I like stockpiling my ideas in the forms of first drafts. I’m not sure how many I’ll use, but I feel comforted knowing that they’re there.
Sorry for the update-heavy blog posts. I think I prefer the introspective ones myself, but sometimes life is more outward-facing than inward. I’m loving every minute of it, and am having a blast with all of you who are with me for the ride.
— Amy
