Lori here~
I'm headed to Denver today for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association conference. I'll be meeting with booksellers etc., as well as my publicist from Simon and Schuster, and a couple of regional reps.
Cool, huh?
It's the first time I've attended this event. I'll also be signing ARCs of NO MERCY at the author reception on Friday. Maybe signing will give me the feeling this book is actually going to hit the shelves. It's been a long process, I finished writing the book in June 2007, my agent sold this new series in Nov. 2007 and the book wasn't scheduled for release until Jan. 2010.
I'm bringing my laptop, so I'll also be locked in my hotel room working when I'm not in the bar--I mean networking. Saturday I'm helping out in the Mystery Writers of America booth, Rocky Mountain Chapter, which we're sharing with Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. I'll be hanging out with FOFO Mario Acevedo at some point too.
So...think I can convince the NY Publishing folks to try Rocky Mountain Oysters when we're out to dinner Friday night?
I can't wait until NO MERCY comes out -- it's gonna be great. Have a wonderful time, Lori -- and say hi to Mario! And if rocky mountain oysters are what I've been told they are.... don't hold your breath.
Posted by: AlisonGaylin | September 24, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Just make sure Acevedo eats a couple.
Posted by: Jeff Shelby | September 24, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Have a great time, Lori! Once you sign an arc, it will all become real. It's like donning the magic slipper.
Oh, and if you eat mountain oysters---*please* hold your breath. When networking, it's wise to avoid the devastating effects of Ball Breath.
Cocktail sauce can only do so much. ;-)
Posted by: J. Carson Black | September 24, 2009 at 08:29 AM
I'm so proud of you and can't wait for No Mercy to hit the shelves. Yes, my friend, it's really real!
Posted by: Mary Stella | September 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM