More than a Book Signing

[image error]When I first signed with Booktrope, I was asked who I thought my target readers were. I came up with what I thought was a fairly solid picture for my "target market demographic."   On some level, that picture looked a lot like me.

The reality, however, is that my readers are as diverse as my characters, if not more so. One reviewer described himself as a "grizzled old man," and I've also received emails from teenage girls who love the books. My Facebook fans confirm the same trend – the demographics are all over the board.

It shouldn't surprise me. I often say my characters are varied but their stories intertwine, illustrating that we are all more alike than we realize, despite different backgrounds and circumstance in life. It thrills me that my readers further prove the point. We walk different paths, but there is a common thread to the experience we call humanity.

Since the books were published, meeting my readers has been one of my greatest joys, among many. I love getting to know who you really are, what is unique and special about you. And I love the conversations we have, whether we're talking about the books, how to stop human trafficking, or the crazy antics of our lives.

And those are exactly the kinds of conversations that abounded during the launch party for Ring of Fire. It was more than a book signing; it was a chance to meet my readers, many of whom I consider to be my newest friends.

O'Malley's Irish Pub on Cherokee Street, one of the settings found in Ring of Fire, was kind enough to open up their back room for us. We added words of wisdom to the graffiti canvas, talked about anything and everything, and laughed – a lot. The people in attendance were a diverse bunch, but I wouldn't have it any other way! I couldn't have asked for a better way to launch the Leave Your Mark tour I'll be embarking on.

My only regret is that I haven't been able to get my hands on any of the pictures that were taken. The second I do, I promise to post them!

To all of my readers, thank you for sharing this journey with me. I hope to have many more chances to interact with you, and I'm looking forward to the road ahead.

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