Janet Winters's Blog, page 2
February 11, 2014
Coffee & Crime at Mystery Lovers Bookshop
Coffee & Crime at Mystery Lovers Bookshop was a Blast!
I had a wonderful experience last Saturday morning February 8th as guest author at Coffee & Crime! I met so many enthusiastic mystery readers and had fun chatting with them about Murder at Morgan House; the thrilling (and sometimes crazy) antics of Ivy Snow and her daughter Jaycee.
If you haven't been to Mystery Lovers Bookshop in the Oakmont section of Pittsburgh yet, I highly suggest a visit. Laurie and her staff are knowledgeable and helpful! Tell them Ivy sent you!
Signing the bathroom wall. It's an honor afforded all visiting authors at Mystery Lovers Bookshop!
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February 2, 2014
January 29, 2014
Coffee & Crime Event
I'm excited about the Coffee & Crime event at Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont on February 8th at 10:00 am.
Store owner Laurie Stevens asked me to do a brief reading. I'm trying to select passages that I think the audience will like best. Any suggestions?
Store owner Laurie Stevens asked me to do a brief reading. I'm trying to select passages that I think the audience will like best. Any suggestions?
January 19, 2014
Coffee & Crime
Janet Winters
Saturday, February 8, 2014Coffee & Crime Author Breakfast, starting at 10 am
When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful moved to the charming town of Wellington to publish Equestrian Style magazine she never dreamed that her family's idyllic lives would be threatened by a prolific arsonist and a long festering plot for revenge. Janet Winters based her debut novel, Murder at Morgan House , on a true story that happened in Ligonier, join us in welcoming her to MLB! This event is free, but please let us know you are coming by calling us at 412-828-4877or using our on the website. If you can't make the event, but would like a signed copy of Murder at Morgan House, order now and we'll see that you get one!
Saturday, February 8, 2014Coffee & Crime Author Breakfast, starting at 10 am
When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful moved to the charming town of Wellington to publish Equestrian Style magazine she never dreamed that her family's idyllic lives would be threatened by a prolific arsonist and a long festering plot for revenge. Janet Winters based her debut novel, Murder at Morgan House , on a true story that happened in Ligonier, join us in welcoming her to MLB! This event is free, but please let us know you are coming by calling us at 412-828-4877or using our on the website. If you can't make the event, but would like a signed copy of Murder at Morgan House, order now and we'll see that you get one!
December 15, 2013
Murder at Morgan House Giant Eagle Book Signing
Greetings! I hope you're getting into the Holiday Spirit! I am happy to announce that Murder at Morgan House is now available at the Giant Eagle in Ligonier. Owner Jim Faccenda has been very gracious about adding the book to the store's offerings, and is also hosting a for a book signing for me on Saturday December 21st and Sunday December 22nd from noon till 2pm. Hope to see you all there!
Janet
Janet
October 18, 2013
Fort Ligonier Days
Hi all! I would like to thank everyone who came by Equine Chic on Fort Ligonier Days for my book signing. Jason Will continue to carry "Murder at Morgan House", so if you missed the opportunity to scoop it up on Fort Days, it's not too late!
September 30, 2013
Book Signing at Equine Chic!
Greetings bibliophiles! A new and exciting feature has just been added to Fort Ligonier Days! I'll be doing my first ever book signing for Murder at Morgan House at Equine Chic on the Diamond in Ligonier.
Saturday October 12th from 2pm till 4pm, and Sunday October 13th from 2pm till 4pm.
Hope to see you there!
Janet
Saturday October 12th from 2pm till 4pm, and Sunday October 13th from 2pm till 4pm.
Hope to see you there!
Janet
September 11, 2013
"Murder at Morgan House" Now available in print!
"Murder at Morgan House" now available in print at amazon.com!
Getting into publishing at this stage of the game has been very interesting. When I began writing the novel two years ago, I did so with some preconceived notions about what was involved with getting a book into print. My notions were not unfounded, as they were based on traditional publishing avenues; write the book, find an agent to sell the book to a publishing house, (or in rare and extremely lucky circumstances sell directly to the publisher) and then work with their editors, graphic designers and marketing department to get the book on the shelves of booksellers, both chain and independent. Fast forward one year later, and a new reality was poised to set in. The publishing world changed at the speed of light. When I attended my first Writers Workshop in New York in the spring of 2012, there was scant mention of independent publishing, relegating it to the scoffed upon "vanity publishing." It was what one did when no publishing house would accept the manuscript. That was then, and this is now. Several major factors have contributed to the changes. First, the growth in popularity of e-books. With Kindles, Nooks, and i-pads flooding the marketplace people found that they could enjoy their favorite reads on demand , and for a fraction of the cost of a book in print. This of course affected retail sales and resulted in the demise of Borders, and the re-dedication of space in Barns and Noble expanding the gift departments, and of course Starbucks. Many independent bookstores bit the dust, but fortunately for us browsers, not all. In addition, publishing houses themselves went through mass mergers and consolidations. Actually, there are very few large publishing entities left, they just have numerous imprints under their banners that only look like separate entities. E-book divisions at traditional publishing houses are cropping up daily. After much research, I concluded that time, money and aggravation would be saved by going the independent publishing route. Considering the fact that in publishing today, authors all are expected to create their own "platform", including websites, blogs, social media etc. Whether independent or traditionally published, writers must spearhead the marketing of their own books. At the end of the day, I decided to offer my books in print as well as e-versions for those who prefer to touch actual pages. So, please read my blog, visit my website, and like me on Facebook. I hope you will enjoy "Murder at Morgan House."
Getting into publishing at this stage of the game has been very interesting. When I began writing the novel two years ago, I did so with some preconceived notions about what was involved with getting a book into print. My notions were not unfounded, as they were based on traditional publishing avenues; write the book, find an agent to sell the book to a publishing house, (or in rare and extremely lucky circumstances sell directly to the publisher) and then work with their editors, graphic designers and marketing department to get the book on the shelves of booksellers, both chain and independent. Fast forward one year later, and a new reality was poised to set in. The publishing world changed at the speed of light. When I attended my first Writers Workshop in New York in the spring of 2012, there was scant mention of independent publishing, relegating it to the scoffed upon "vanity publishing." It was what one did when no publishing house would accept the manuscript. That was then, and this is now. Several major factors have contributed to the changes. First, the growth in popularity of e-books. With Kindles, Nooks, and i-pads flooding the marketplace people found that they could enjoy their favorite reads on demand , and for a fraction of the cost of a book in print. This of course affected retail sales and resulted in the demise of Borders, and the re-dedication of space in Barns and Noble expanding the gift departments, and of course Starbucks. Many independent bookstores bit the dust, but fortunately for us browsers, not all. In addition, publishing houses themselves went through mass mergers and consolidations. Actually, there are very few large publishing entities left, they just have numerous imprints under their banners that only look like separate entities. E-book divisions at traditional publishing houses are cropping up daily. After much research, I concluded that time, money and aggravation would be saved by going the independent publishing route. Considering the fact that in publishing today, authors all are expected to create their own "platform", including websites, blogs, social media etc. Whether independent or traditionally published, writers must spearhead the marketing of their own books. At the end of the day, I decided to offer my books in print as well as e-versions for those who prefer to touch actual pages. So, please read my blog, visit my website, and like me on Facebook. I hope you will enjoy "Murder at Morgan House."
August 27, 2013
Murder at Morgan House FREE
Murder at Morgan House will be offered for FREE August 28,29, 30. Last free offer! Great Labor Day read!
