A New Week

 

Good morning, everyone. Well, it’s a fresh new week and I’m ready to tackle all of my writing goals I set for myself for the week. 

First and foremost, we are just days away from the big Oakleigh Literary Lawn Party this Saturday (10/12) from 11am to 4pm. There will be discussions on writing, a chance to meet some of your favorite local and regional authors who will have copies of their books available, and maybe find your next favorite read. I will be there and I hope to see you there! It all takes place at Historic Oakleigh Mansion in Mobile. Visit their Facebook page for more information and a list of authors who will join us.

   

Besides the big Literary Lawn Party this Saturday, it’s time for me to start thinking about finding a publisher or agent for my new cozy mystery, “Dead Air.” Putting the proposal together might be a little challenging for me this time. It's just a wee bit different from my other 19 outdoor recreation and non-fiction history books. I love the way the manuscript came out and so far I’m getting good feedback from authors and general readers who have read it. Now to bring that excitement and enthusiasm to publishers.

The reason I finished writing “Dead Air” in the first place since I began writing it 20 years ago (then stopped and started ever since) was because of the feedback I received at last year’s Mobile Literary Festival in Mobile, AL. The short pitch I sent in was well received by the audience and the guest agent / judge. So, that told me I had something. If any of my author friends out there know of any publishers looking for the best cozy mystery ever written. Okay, those are my words.

I’m also producing the first book trailer for the new book, “The Pig War & Pelican Girls.” I love combining my old radio career with my writing to produce these as well as the companion podcasts. The book will not be available until April, but planning and PR work starts now.

We’ll see how the week goes. Right now, I’m on top of the world and excited about the future for my little writing career. The week is young. I’ll let you know how that goes by Friday.

Have a great Monday, everyone!