Brian Freeman's Blog, page 46

On the Road Again

I have finally wrapped up the details of a driving tour in May to visit with readers throughout the upper Midwest and talk about my new book, THE BONE HOUSE. So look for me this spring at libraries in Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Ann Arbor, as well as smaller venues in Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Janesville, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, and Rice Lake. Complete details of my tour, including times, dates, and locations, are on the Events page of my web site.

Naturally, I'll also be doing events in the Twin Cities and Duluth in late March and early April, when THE BONE HOUSE is actually released.

This is my first major tour in almost three years. The reality of the book biz these days is that most authors pay all their touring expenses themselves. We don't get much if any support from publishers. So hotels, airfare, rental cars, gas (!), meals, etc. - those are all funded by authors when they go on the road. With the recession taking a big bite out of author income, it's been hard to justify the significant expenses of touring. This year, however, I'm trying to get back out to visit with readers in multiple cities. I'll have copies of all of my books for sale, in case you need to catch up on any of them, or if you need birthday, Mother's Day, and Father's Day gifts. Naturally, please bring your own books to get them signed, too!

If you're near any of the areas I'll be visiting, I hope you'll make it a point to come out and see me! Tour events are always fun, but only if lots of readers show up with great questions. So come one, come all - and don't forget to bring friends and family with you.

I'll do my best to get back on the road each year to new parts of the country. So if your area isn't on my tour schedule this year, don't worry. I hope to make it out to see you soon!

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Sister Bay Firestation

Brian will be visiting the NorDoor section of Door County on Saturday morning as he speaks at the second of his presentations sponsored by the Door County Library. Join him at the Sister Bay Firestation conference room. His books will be available for sale and signing from the wonderful Novel Ideas bookstore located in Baileys Harbor. (You can contact the store for mail orders of signed, personally inscribed copies of Brian's books.)

Elmhurst Library (Chicago)

Brian was born in Chicago all too many years ago. He's still a Cubs and Bears fan, but don't tell his Minnesota neighbors. He'll be back in Chicago to visit the Elmhurst library and speak about his books and answer questions from patrons.

Bay Village Library (Cleveland)

Brian's still in Cleveland! Join him on the evening of Cinco de Mayo for a presentation at the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. He'll be talking about his novels -- including his new book THE BONE HOUSE -- and doing Q&A with mystery lovers. All of his books will be available for sale and signing.

Cleveland Library (Bay Village)

Brian's still in Cleveland! Join him on the evening of Cinco de Mayo for a presentation at the Bay Village library. He'll be talking about his novels -- including his new book THE BONE HOUSE -- and doing Q&A with mystery lovers.

Parma Heights Library (Cleveland)

Brian visits the Cleveland area for the first of two library presentations on Cinco de Mayo. In the afternoon, he'll be at the Parma Heights Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library to talk with patrons about his books and answer questions. All of his books will be available for sale and signing.

Cleveland Library (Parma Heights)

Brian visits the Cleveland area for the first of two library presentations on Cinco de Mayo. In the afternoon, he'll be at the Parma Heights library to talk with patrons about his books and answer questions.

Now in Paperback

I received my author's shipment yesterday of the U.S. paperback edition of THE BURYING PLACE. So if you prefer paperbacks to hardbacks, you can find the book in your local store or online.

I was thrilled with the reaction to this book, with most readers calling it the best book yet. In London, the Daily Mail called me the discovery of the year in crime fiction, based on THE BURYING PLACE. It doesn't matter whether you've read my books before -- you can readily start with this book and enjoy it.

Looking to buy the paperback -- or any of my books? You can visit the Buy the Books page for links to retailers around the world.

What's next? My sixth book THE BONE HOUSE is due out in U.S. on March 29. In the UK, the paperback edition of THE BONE HOUSE arrives on April 14. Never fear, book seven is done, and my UK editor says it took her breath away. I'll keep you posted on that book as the year progresses. Meanwhile, I have my Ally O'Brien hat on again...I'm working on the follow-up to THE AGENCY right now.

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Fishers Library (Indianapolis)

Brian is finally coming back to Indianapolis! Join him at the Fishers Library as he discusses his recent books and takes questions from patrons. His books will be available for sale and signing.

Janesville Library

Brian will visit the Hedberg Library in Janesville, Wisconsin to talk about his books and the Wisconsin setting of his new novel, THE BONE HOUSE. His books will be available for sale and signing.