07 Nov Plugging Along
November. Not my favourite month. However the 20 degree temps in Ottawa are keeping my spirits up. It’s good to enjoy this weather because there will be snow soon enough.
I had a quiet week on the writing front as I had lots of other stuff going on. Mainly, I spent time going through Allister’s edits when I had spare time and am two-thirds of the way through. Still trying to come up with a title and so far slim on inspiration. I keep waiting for a brilliant idea to strike. Anyhow, I should have the editing done this week and then will see about a cover, although that pesky title needs to come first.
On the publicity front, I’ll be appearing with Don Butler at the Robert Plante Greenhouse Holiday Market next Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (4228 Navan Road). On Sunday, Madona Skaff and Chris Fournier will work the same hours. I hear it’s a great market and worth the drive to get in some holiday shopping and to get into the jolly spirit. I’ll have one last event this year after this one at Books on Beechwood December 12th. Glenda Stewart and I will be signing copies of Capital Mystery 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – another great gift idea for those on your list.
I’ve been lining up some store signings for January and February to promote Nobody Tell, book eight in the Stonechild and Rouleau series, which Dundurn will release January 5. I won’t be doing a launch for this one, but you will be able to find me at various stores around the city on Saturdays – the updated list is on the main page of my website. I’ll also be making a trip to Toronto in January where I’ll be part of an author event (now being organized by Dundurn) and I’ll be one of their authors at the Ontario Library Association Conference.
The first advance reviews are up on Goodreads for Nobody Tell and they’re very good – heartwarming, in fact! Here are a few (unedited) snippets from the three reviews:
Ms. Chapman writes brilliantly. Kala experiences her life just as a real person would. The reader is immersed in her world, experiencing all that she experiences. She is a great character. I enjoy spending time with her, Gundersun, Rouleaux and Dawn.
The story is so well written and with so much heart, I loved it and it’s probably my favorite of this series. I’m so glad, especially since I thought the series was over.
I was pleased to find another Stonechild and Rouleau mystery as it was a series I very much enjoyed. Begin with the first book and enjoy the entire series, the background, characters, and plots are well worth the pleasure.
