If Freud met the Easter Bunny

Marketing is not my favorite activity but as an independent (self-employed) author, it’s a necessary activity. No laughing at my feeble attempt at a selfie. On second thought, go ahead and chuckle.

Big thanks to my step-daughter, Lacey — a marketing pro with mega experience — for this logo tee shirt and the display banner. I wanted the logo from my business cards on both and Lacey made it work. Talent! I head to WA next month to visit family and have a book event scheduled. Will be so fun to sport my logo shirt and use the banner. Thanks, Lacey!

Huge thanks to all who visited me at Market Daze in Tucson last Saturday. Was great to meet new readers and enjoy some great conversations.

The highlight of the day — by far — happened after a couple stopped by my table. We talked about my books. Nice people. He asked for a business card. She went to check out other vendors while he stayed outside with their dog, Scooter, a sweet little pup.

There were a few people at my table, but when the crowd cleared, he stepped forward. “I read your book,” he told me. “Really?!” I asked, knowing that many books are titled ‘Swan Song’. “Oh, yeah. That’s the one,” he says. “About the gal, Mara, that’s dying of cancer.”

“Yep that’s the one!” I said. Is this really happening? I thought.

“I gotta tell you,” he says. “I did some stupid stuff, really stupid, ended up in jail in California for 16 months. Someone donated your book to the prison library. I read it. It took me out of that awful place where I was. I can’t thank you enough.”

I was so touched. As an author, we can never doubt that our work will impact someone and often when they need it most.

Find my review on Amazon too.

www.goodreads.com/review/show/6165411349

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Last Sunday I celebrated a “launch” event for Swan Song although the suspense novel was released nearly a year ago. I was blown away by the number of attendees. We packed the room! Oddly, I was comfortable reading aloud; maybe I’m getting the hang of it. Sold out of copies on hand and met many new readers.
Thanks to all who attended and to my friend Amy for her help — including serving as photographer. When the day was done Amy suggested we sit and enjoy a glass of wine and share a toast together ♥️ Perfect!

“Swan Song”
Mara Cordovan’s life had been rough even before she learned she was dying. Her death sentence was caused by chemical exposure and her demise could have been prevented. With nothing left to lose, she decides against seeking restitution in the time she has left. Instead, Mara wants revenge.

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Join me to celebrate my fourth novel, Swan Song!

Sunday, Jan 21st, 2-4pm in the Fireside Room at the Ranch House at Robson Ranch.

5687 Robson Blvd, Eloy AZ.

I’ll read excerpts, draw names for giveaways, and other fun stuff!

HH-priced beverages from the Tack Room and books available for purchase.

Hope to see you there!

This event is open to the community. Non-RR residents are welcome!

“Swan Song”
Mara Cordovan’s life had been rough even before she learned she was dying. Her death sentence was caused by chemical exposure in the workplace. Corporate greed was to blame —and her demise could have been prevented. With nothing left to lose, she decides against seeking restitution in the time she has left. Instead, Mara wants revenge.