Writing Worry #33: Speaking to an empty room

Since publishing Wolf Creek, I've been doing my utmost to get the word out about the book. That has meant soliciting reviews, guest blog posts, a Twitter takeover, library author talks, and anything else I can think of. It's hard to know if any of these efforts are reaching readers.

In January, I gave an author talk at the Blue Hill library. Or rather I was scheduled to do so, but no one showed up to listen. It's January. It's dark and cold in the evenings. I can fully understand people not wanting to leave their warm and cozy homes.

This was my third library talk for Wolf Creek - fourth as an author. It's a little disappointing but beyond my control. All I can do as an author is be willing to get out there and find my audience.

I take this as another author accomplishment that everyone has to go through. Now to figure out where to speak next.