Thank You!
First off, I’d like to thank everyone who showed up last night for helping to make the party a smashing success — couldn’t have done it without you guys!And, for those of you who weren’t able to make it, it was a success. We sold a lot more copies of Like Glass than I honestly expected to, and I can’t thank everyone enough. Besides, even if we hadn’t sold a single copy, it was still a great time, and that’s the most important thing. And I only misspelled one customer’s name, so that’s not too bad for my first signing ;) (Sorry again about that, Lacy!)
Now, though, it’s time to start focusing on the next one!
I’m having a book signing at The Book Rack, at Pebble Hills and Lee Trevino, (in El Paso) on December 6th. Make sure you get a copy today — follow the links on the sidebar or at http://chocolatefordogs.com/like-glass — so you’ll have one then!
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by!
Having a Party
Well, tonights the big night, and I’ll be honest, I’m nervous. I know I shouldn’t be, I’m sure everything’s going to go fine. One of my worst fears about the party has already been quelled — don’t try to get me to explain; I won’t — so everything ought to be perfectly fine.Still though, I kinda hate being in the spotlight. I know, I’m wanting to be a big-shot author, so that’s not a good combination; I’m (hopefully) going to have to be in the spotlight more often than I’d probably like, if I want to sell any books. But for tonight, at least, I need to go out there and shake hands and sign copies and do the whole PR thing. It’ll probably be fun, once the ball gets rolling; just like everything else in life: the anticipation is worse than the event.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m also damned excited about it too. I’m anxious to see just how many people show up, how many copies I sell, everything like that. And, above all else, it’s a party. That’s the important thing I’m trying to keep in mind — we’re gonna have a blast. I love the bar, my wife’ll be there for (im)moral support, and there’ll be lots of drinks and friends around. Probably get a couple of games of pool in.
Unfortunately — or fortunately, depending on your perspective — the karaoke got cancelled. So, if you were afraid of hearing me warble out “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” rest assured that I most likely will not be butchering any songs tonight.
I need to make some phone calls, so I’m cutting this short; but if you’re in the area, make sure you stop by: 3905 Broaddus, El Paso, TX. Maybe I’ll buy you a beer.
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Book Signing in December
Alright, for those keeping score here’s another signing to add to the list.I’ll be appearing at the Book Rack, at 10708 Pebble Hills Blvd, (El Paso, Texas) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on December 6th. This will be my first “public” appearance, as I consider Shooter’s in the same light one might consider a child hood home (okay, maybe not quite that much, but I still don’t feel like I’m out in public there).
There will be books available for purchase there, but (like at the release party) it’ll be a limited supply, so make sure you get your copy now so you have it then.
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Like Glass Release Party Update
Alright — quick update here in the Events section.The Like Glass release party has been changed in a couple of key ways:
- Most important: The date and time has changed; it’s now Friday, November 14th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- There will no longer be a reading. I’ve decided that it’d be better to just have a good time, and good times normally get a bit louder than is conducive to hearing a mildly soft-spoken guy like myself try to read something when he’s nervous.
- If you’re really nice, we might try to get a DJ — big might, as this hasn’t even really been discussed, just mentioned in passing in an email this morning. If you’re really mean, we’ll get karaoke
Another Signing in the Works
A little birdy just told me that the BookRack (10780 Pebble Hills Dr., El Paso, TX) is going to be hosting a book signing for Like Glass, possibly sometime in December. Details are still being sorted out at the moment — even the date is up in the air, as you can see — but don’t worry; the birdy won’t shut up half the time, and if he’s got anything good to add to this I’ll let you know.Stay tuned…
Book Release Party: It’s Official
Okay, we are officially holding the “official” release party for Like Glass on Saturday, November 15th, at Shooter’s Billiards. The event starts at 5:00 PM, and I’m setting 7:00 PM as the “end” time for the book stuff, though I’m probably going to be sticking around for the rest of the evening and be available for signing and discussion. There’s going to be a pool tournament sometime during the evening — haven’t worked out the details on that yet, but it’s going to be there. And there’ll be drink specials as well.If you’ve been keeping up with this blog for a while, you’re probably wondering why the hell it’s being “officially” released now, when it’s been available for almost a year. It’s pretty simple, really: other than when I first put it up for public consumption, I haven’t had any time to market it — now things are settling down, so I can put a bit of effort into it and see what happens.
For a little bit more detail on the event, including a map of where the bar’s at, check out this page.
Book Signing/Reading in the Works
I’m currently fleshing out the details on setting up a book signing/reading for Like Glass at my dad’s bar, Shooter’s Billiards (in El Paso, TX, of course, for those of you who haven’t paid attention to where I’m at these days). So far, the plan (and subject to change, of course) is a two-hour event, with drink specials and a reading of the first four chapters with Q&A at relevant points.Right now I’m looking at a two-hour event in mid-November on a Saturday afternoon. That should give us plenty of time to get the word out, as well as to get a good stash of copies for sale. Not exactly expecting a blow-out, but at the same time, if you’re going after Moby Dick, it’s best to bring the tartar sauce :)
If you want to keep up with the plan, be sure to subscribe to the mailing list here so you know what’s going on and when it’s going. I’ll be updating the blog (which will send an email to subscribers based on their preferences) when there’s stuff to update it with, but I’ll also be sending special, dedicated emails to subscribers to keep them posted as the date grows nearer.
Drop a line if you have any questions about or suggestions for the event, or if you just want to say you’ll make it (or you won’t make it).
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