Sunday, October 11, 2009

Houston Press Interview and first book signing for Final Approach


Last week I was fortunate to be interviewed by Olivia Flores Alvarez of the Houston Press, a delightful editor who was kind enough to read Final Approach and, better still, like it. :-) It felt really nice to receive some support from the local media and the Houston Press was gracious to advertise the book launch, which happened yesterday at Houston's awesome indie mystery bookstore Murder By The Book. The interview is here.

My friends took great care of me at my first book signing. I had crazy-sweaty palms, but surprisingly managed to sign everyone's books without my hand sticking to their title pages. It was a standing room only crowd, thanks to dozens of wonderful, encouraging friends who brought their spouses, family, and neighbors. I met some new folks too, which is always fun. Walking away, I felt really grateful for another dream realized.

Next up is the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention! I'm heading to Indianapolis on Wednesday to talk books and writing with authors and fans from all over the country. Few things I like more than writers' conferences, so I'm bouncing with energy and excited for the trip. I'll post from there and let you guys know what's up.

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your first book signing and the interview! It sounds like everything went really well.

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  2. Congratulations, Rachel. How exciting for you!

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  3. Thank you, Laura! Hope to make it up your way eventually. :-)

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  4. Really enjoy the blog. I have presented you with an award, if you wish to receive it just go to this link http://bendigosrage.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-awesome-is-this.html . Thanks for giving us something so interesting to read. :)

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  5. Hi Bendigo! Thanks for the comment and for checking out the blog. And for my first "blog award." Very fun. :-)

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  6. Definitely let me know when you get up to the Dallas area so I can come say hi in person!

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