tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post7739615928299963639..comments2024-03-28T05:34:42.670-05:00Comments on MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Morgan's Mystery Author Guest, Penny Warner, Tells Us How to Survive a Book Store Event When Nobody's Heard of YouMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-11009970676041472492010-01-21T10:55:30.806-06:002010-01-21T10:55:30.806-06:00Loved the post! Luckily, my first signing went wel...Loved the post! Luckily, my first signing went well, but this shows you not to get arrogant, for thisn happens ton all authors. :)Pamela K. Kinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211046031014957901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-55194284047337365412010-01-19T13:54:16.773-06:002010-01-19T13:54:16.773-06:00What a great post!!! This book looks and sounds a...What a great post!!! This book looks and sounds amazing, I am going to check it out!! I have never had the opportunity to go to a book signing - living in the middle of nowhere, we don't get exciting things like that, though I wish!! I hold out hope that someday... lolAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-3468561968513945662010-01-19T13:43:19.133-06:002010-01-19T13:43:19.133-06:00I like to do events with other authors, too, becau...I like to do events with other authors, too, because at least someone will be there. LOL!<br />Yeah, the president was tough to compete with. <br /><br />One thing I realized, what you are thinking is as important as preplanning. by the end of that signing, i felt about two inches tall. I was at a big booksigning at RWA and authors on either side of me were selling and I wasn't. I felt myself shrinking and decided, no way. Not going to happen. started thinking positive thoughts and ended up selling all the books I'd brought with me. You really project what you're thinking more than you realize.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-40635029644347224342010-01-19T10:52:52.715-06:002010-01-19T10:52:52.715-06:00Hi Pauline,
Wow, that tops mine! I've certainl...Hi Pauline,<br />Wow, that tops mine! I've certainly chosen some poor dates for my events--during Super Bowl, etc.--but so far I haven't had any competition from the President!<br />I do prefer doing book events with other writers so we can play off each other--and keep each other company when no one is there...<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-83304791132708879282010-01-19T10:51:00.293-06:002010-01-19T10:51:00.293-06:00Hi Margaret
Thanks for your comments. Sure, it'...Hi Margaret<br />Thanks for your comments. Sure, it's somewhat of a compilation of my experiences at bookstore signings,<br />but they're all true. I like to entertain while writing - makes it more fun, don't you think?<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-84556086874311892012010-01-19T10:48:55.913-06:002010-01-19T10:48:55.913-06:00Hi Morgan,
What a blast! I love your site and blog...Hi Morgan,<br />What a blast! I love your site and blog and was thrilled to be a part of it! Thanks so much - what great comments I received. Hope I got to them all. And hope to do this again some time! It was so much fun!<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-15792280791518935332010-01-19T08:55:57.652-06:002010-01-19T08:55:57.652-06:00I don't do bookstore signings either, unless I...I don't do bookstore signings either, unless I'm part of an event with an author group, and I still don't like them. <br /><br />My worst (and first) was at a B&N in New Orleans. The President arrived, shutting down all major freeways, so very few people could get to the store. Then they put me on this 1 foot square table at the bottom of this HUGE escalator. It was like a big arrow pointing to a dot. And yes, only questions I got asked where directions to places not me. LOL!<br /><br />The other reason to avoid bookstores is that I make less money per book there. <br /><br />Pauline Baird Jones<br />A Box of Texas Chocolates Anthology<br />The Key<br />Girl Gone Nova, 4/2010Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-45750755198207133292010-01-19T03:39:15.530-06:002010-01-19T03:39:15.530-06:00Hi Penny,
Greetings from Australia. I loved your p...Hi Penny,<br />Greetings from Australia. I loved your post. I know it would be a little tongue in check for a writer of your status, but I am sure every writer can relate to some of the points you made, I certainly can.<br />Regards<br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-19143725172446567342010-01-19T00:35:12.125-06:002010-01-19T00:35:12.125-06:00Hi Penny,
Thanks for being our guest for Monday at...Hi Penny,<br />Thanks for being our guest for Monday at Make Mine Mystery. I hope you had a good time.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-81005574503144805742010-01-18T21:02:47.401-06:002010-01-18T21:02:47.401-06:00Hi MaryAnn,
That's the truth. And we need thos...Hi MaryAnn,<br />That's the truth. And we need those funny stories at our booksignings...<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-25977918248332879082010-01-18T21:01:46.104-06:002010-01-18T21:01:46.104-06:00Hi Cindy,
So glad you're coming. I'll try ...Hi Cindy,<br />So glad you're coming. I'll try to make it fun...Will chocolate work?<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-21879652472163193372010-01-18T21:00:24.224-06:002010-01-18T21:00:24.224-06:00Hi Morgan,
Nice to know a few other authors have b...Hi Morgan,<br />Nice to know a few other authors have been through this too.<br />Thanks for sharing your story.<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-22162422015733260902010-01-18T20:59:08.747-06:002010-01-18T20:59:08.747-06:00Hi Elaine,
I hope you're not going experiencin...Hi Elaine,<br />I hope you're not going experiencing any of these booksigning foibles with your new Greek cookbook! See you at the event. Everyone is welcome!<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-67173894931091657582010-01-18T20:24:37.794-06:002010-01-18T20:24:37.794-06:00What a delightful post. I guess if all our signing...What a delightful post. I guess if all our signings were hugely successful, we wouldn't have these funny stories to tell.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-67451232107916424832010-01-18T20:18:23.876-06:002010-01-18T20:18:23.876-06:00Penny, I'll be at your booksigning ... but I k...Penny, I'll be at your booksigning ... but I know you have too much fun at them adn they're a blast ... I attended your last one, too!!! Can't wait to see you and congrats on completing another great book:-)cindycindy luckhttp://www.mywritinglife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-22585822189021897472010-01-18T20:06:25.194-06:002010-01-18T20:06:25.194-06:00What a fun, but true, article Penny. You hit so ma...What a fun, but true, article Penny. You hit so many of the things right on, and yet we continue to seek and do signings. Why? Because in some recess of our minds we either like doing it or know we should.<br /><br />I've done many panel and solo presentations but very few straight booksignings. It seems like actual programs afford the opportunity to introduce yourself to the readers and let them see who you are. I think you also have a better chance of having them leave with your book in their hand, unless you have the fame of Janet Evanovich or Stephen King.<br /><br />But then there are the occasions where either no one shows up, or there are more people on the stage than in the audience. I had one at a library where not one person came...even after the librarian announced it on the loudspeaker. She and I alternated between chatting and staring at each other for aabout half an hour. We finally agreed this was a total bust, and both went home.<br /><br />Keep writing those articles. I love your style.<br /><br />MORGAN ST. JAMES<br />www.silversistersmysteries.comMorgan St. Jameshttp://www.morganstjames-author.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-28508419722308674242010-01-18T18:42:09.853-06:002010-01-18T18:42:09.853-06:00As usual, you make me laugh. I particularly like ...As usual, you make me laugh. I particularly like the part about the posters that nobody can open on their computer. I will see you at the Peasant and the Pear to buy your book and pick up the freebies! ElaineUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237313975935818118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-33038736221713723972010-01-18T17:07:41.181-06:002010-01-18T17:07:41.181-06:00Hi CE,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Booksignings CAN be fu...Hi CE,<br />Glad you enjoyed it.<br />Booksignings CAN be fun, <br />depending on how much wine<br />you serve...<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-54967527693045531092010-01-18T17:06:22.448-06:002010-01-18T17:06:22.448-06:00Hi Kathleen,
Glad I'm not alone!
Hope to show ...Hi Kathleen,<br />Glad I'm not alone!<br />Hope to show up at one of yours.<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-75869934722662164762010-01-18T16:35:29.256-06:002010-01-18T16:35:29.256-06:00Very funny post. You make book signings sound like...Very funny post. You make book signings sound like so much fun!CE Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079522429896600998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-23337973276798530002010-01-18T16:29:03.509-06:002010-01-18T16:29:03.509-06:00Great post. I've been there. Nice to be remi...Great post. I've been there. Nice to be reminded such things happen to other people!Kathleen Ernsthttp://www.kathleenernst.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-77910442806050002132010-01-18T16:23:02.591-06:002010-01-18T16:23:02.591-06:00Hi Katie,
I may have exaggerated a little--it'...Hi Katie,<br />I may have exaggerated a little--it's more of a compilation of all my signings.<br />But yours will be great, I'm sure.<br />Wish I could be there!<br />I love snacks!<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-6650860146024973832010-01-18T16:21:29.437-06:002010-01-18T16:21:29.437-06:00Thanks, Dana.
I have to bribe people to come and p...Thanks, Dana.<br />I have to bribe people to come and party favors fit right in!<br />I can't wait to read your new book, Endless Night! I hear it just came out!<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-11534388475839323452010-01-18T16:15:47.896-06:002010-01-18T16:15:47.896-06:00Hi Cheryl,
Thanks - I'd love for you to revie...Hi Cheryl,<br /><br />Thanks - I'd love for you to review the book -- and anyone else who's interested. I'll send you a note.<br />I do murder mystery parties too, mostly for libraries--and it's great fun. <br /><br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-89226545166328440532010-01-18T16:14:06.991-06:002010-01-18T16:14:06.991-06:00Hi JW,
Sounds like your experience was much bette...Hi JW,<br /><br />Sounds like your experience was much better. There's nothing like a room full of fans how actually came to get YOUR book! I'm always amazed that anyone shows up..<br />-PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275211250072237429noreply@blogger.com