Book Signing Tour
Thursday, May 22nd 2008 @ 3:51 AM
Dressed in my Navajo regalia, with turquoise jewelry and traditional shawl standing before the crowd, I have to admit I WAS EXCITED! My book, "Finding Helen - A Navajo Miracle," is out (can purchase via Amazon.com). I had two book signings in SLC, Utah area and sold over 300 books in 2 days in two locations. One corporation purchased 90 books and by the time I had completed the 300 books signed my hand was cramped... not really but it was stiff. My friends came, some of my family came, and some new friends I made due to the events. Whew!
I had to laugh as I went on two radio stations, one local and one National Public Radio where the host station interviewed me by phone from NY, NY... he actually knew where the Navajo-Hopi Indian Reservation was; and asked about a small Hopi Restaurant. The whole process was delightfully refreshing as I'm so new at this.
Now I'm touring the southeastern area, Alabama, Tenn., Georgia. I'm speaking at District 77 conference, and the Region VIII Luncheon Speaker; doing two genealogy workshops in Florence, Alabama, and just completed 4-days of storytelling at the Moulton, AL Indian Gathering (35,000 attendees)... wholla! My publisher, Bluewater Publishing Company, in Killen Alabama has been most wonderful! They are sending me out now to do book signings at various bookstores and schools, etc. When I return to home June 30th then I come back in Sept... then to Arizona, New Mexico, Utah in November.
I would like some interaction as I'm a newbie on being an author. Any ideas? Do I carry a bag full of books with me everywhere I go? I have to admit going blind hasn't stopped me but I do need assistance getting around since I don't drive. I'm traveling with two-suitcases and moving about fast... HELP! The heat is getting to me and I'm finding naps are good. The last time I visited here I gained ten pounds as the food is so good!
Please, I would love to hear from other authors how they did their book signing tours!
