Want Libraries to Acquire Your Book or Invite You to Speak? Here's How to Ask.

In my never-ending quest to find a readership, I decided to contact libraries in Florida (where Ashes to Water and Rules of the Lake are set), and ask them to acquire my books. I also wanted to let them know that I would be excited to participate in a "Meet the Author" or other appropriate adult program they may host.

I wrote to Cathy Fastwolf, a youth...