I\u2019ve come to the conclusion that planning my book launching party is somewhat akin to planning a wedding \u2013 the search for a facility and a facility available on \u201cgood dates\u201d, the menu selection, the arrangements for music, the invitation list, writing the invitations, ordering the envelopes and paper, what else? Oh yes, the music! I\u2019ve been doing it all this past month. I did find a nice facility and tomorrow I go to discuss hors d\u2019oeuvres. I secured the services of a string trio, the envelopes and paper and stamps have arrived, and now I need to go buy a nice pen to address them.<\/p>\n
I made up a small flyer but it\u2019s not finalized until I get the cover from the publisher\u2019s designers. Nonetheless, I have five \u201cbookings\u201d for presentations and book signings. I can\u2019t really pursue anymore until close to the time of publication.<\/p>\n
Next it becomes a question of how many books to order to have them available for these five events \u2013 two of which are large \u2013 and for other events that get booked in December and January.<\/p>\n
Then there\u2019s the question of equipment \u2013 a laptop, projector and screen. Some places have their own equipment which makes it easy \u2013 but if I have to purchase a projector, I find they range from $70 to $1000! My local Wayland reference librarian was very helpful in researching articles etc. for make on this point. The photoshop presentation is a work in progress, so that\u2019s yet another concern to factor in.<\/p>\n
I asked and five kind people agreed, to write reviews and two of them have come in. As no one but my \u201creader\u201d and the publisher have read the manuscript, it was wonderful to find people enjoying the stories and my sense of humor. Hopefully that augers well for book sales.<\/p>\n
So back to my list making on a dreary rainy afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I\u2019ve come to the conclusion that planning my book launching party is somewhat akin to planning a wedding \u2013 the search for a facility and a facility available on \u201cgood…<\/span><\/p>\n