Category: book marketing

CHILL OUT AND READ

August 1, 2025

I was chosen to be one of the authors presenting my books at this fun free event in San Jose. Carol Foote, from my critique group, will also have her books there. Join us if you’re in the area.

Another Reading

January 13, 2024

The Capitola Branch Library has asked me to give another reading from The Double Crossing on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’ll read at 2:00 pm and hope to see some young teens in the audience. I’ll have books available for sale and signing.

Bookshop.org

November 26, 2023

Friends have asked me where to buy my books other than Amazon. If you haven’t heard of Bookshop.org, take a look. It’s an internet bookstore that supports independent bookstores. You choose your favorite indie bookstore when you shop on Bookshop.org, and the profit from the sale goes to that store. So, if you’re looking for … More Bookshop.org

Library Readings

September 29, 2023

My reading at the Capitola library was a success. I recommend the venue to writers in general. It probably varies in different library systems, but here in the Santa Cruz area, anyone with a library card can reserve a room to hold a reading at no charge. Once I was approved to sell my books … More Library Readings

The Double Crossing

August 3, 2023

Paper Angel Press is releasing my latest book on August 10th. The information about the book is on the publisher’s website. It’s upper Middle Grade historical fiction taking place on the 1939 voyage of the M.S. St. Louis. Two thirteen-year-olds meet, become friends, and try to stop a Nazi spy operation. Nine hundred and seven … More The Double Crossing

Publishing News

July 20, 2023

It’s been a long wait, but The Weaver’s Daughter is going to be re-released on July 26th by Paper Angel Press. It will be available on Amazon, Ingram, Bookshop.org, and bookstores and libraries. It’s the same book with this new, beautiful cover and a blurb from the Kirkus review. If you haven’t been able to … More Publishing News

Books coming

December 15, 2022

I’m still excited that both The Double Crossing, my middle grade historical novel taking place on the 1939 voyage of the St. Louis, and The Weaver’s Daughter (a rerelease of my middle grade immigration story) will be coming out from Paper Angel Press. However, due to a change in art director and some staff issues … More Books coming

Smashwords Sale

March 6, 2022

If you haven’t read Toto’s Tale and True Chronicle of Oz, here’s the chance to get the e-book for the special sale price of $2.99. Smashwords is having a one week sale and I’m participating. This is the link to my Smashwords page where you can order the book. It’s a fun read for children … More Smashwords Sale

Pages and P.J.s

February 25, 2022

Yesterday I had the opportunity to read at the Pages and P.J.s event at Santa Cruz Gardens elementary school. It’s an evening event where children and families come in their pajamas to hear authors and others read. I’d read in a couple of these events a few years ago. It was wonderful to be able … More Pages and P.J.s