Readers… are awesome!

I’ve been a reader for decades. Truly there isn’t a better feeling in the world than walking into a bookstore FULL of exciting new worlds, friendships, and romance. I could browse a bookstore literally for hours on end (which is probably why my husband and kids never want to go with me).

Living in Helena, Montana, I don’t have a lot in the way of bookstores. We have two tiny independent stores but nothing will ever compare to Powell’s Books in Portland Oregon. When I lived in Portland I would visit Powell’s sometimes weekly and just wander. How did I ever decide? Sometimes I’d just grab a pastel binding and take my chances (I found Younger by Pamela Redmond Satran this way back in 2009?).

It’s so weird to now be on the author side of the book world. Being tagged in social media with excited readers thoughts, photos or praise is��a mix of feelings that are absolutely out of this world. I love it that people love the book as much as I do. I really love getting those requests to hurry on the sequel or to please write a book about a certain character (I am!).

I think every new author has that moment during preorders or just before release date where they wonder if what they wrote is really any good at all. Obviously, we liked it but will anyone else? It’s a valid concern for anyone who puts their imagination on the line and creates anything.

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Never in a million years did I expect to have such amazing friends from all over the USA (and the world for that matter). Look at these gals (Katie (my sister!), Brook, Sonya, Maggie, Lori, & Joy) who’ve sent me their pics with Little Gray Dress. They’re all nearly as excited as I am! WOW!! Thank you ALL for buying the book, reading it and giving such amazing feedback. There are so many more that aren’t pictured here that I’m so thankful for. Y’all are the definition of a true friend.

It’s super hard to put yourself out there and post your book links, hoping you don’t annoy people and that maybe they’ll one click the book that contains a piece of your heart. AAAHHH… nothing has ever been so nerve wracking!!

Preorders are hard to sell, and it’s likely because people don’t understand them. Why Preorders are SO Important by Kim Hooper, is an amazing post explaining why preorders are so important for authors. Read the article HERE.

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If you’d like to pre-order Little Gray Dress you can do that below:

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Did you pre-order the book? I’d love to add your face to my thank you posts. Tag me on any of the social medias with your copy of the book and the hashtag #LittleGrayDress – to be entered into an amazing release month giveaway (an Amazon GiftCard and a swag prize pack from me!)

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