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Brian Storming Process....

What is your brainstorming process for a new book? You know how there are people who sing in the shower... Writers-on-writing at TessQuinn.com http://tessquinn.com/writers-on-writing-christine-columbus/

5 Diamonds

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The Perfect Country and Western Story by Christine Columbus T Rating: 5 Diamonds Heat Level: Sensual Reviewer: Starla Kaye Date: 2-18-09 Alexandra found the love of her life at a music fest a year ago and lost him the same day. A family tragedy tore her away from the event while he’d gone to bring friends back to meet her. Leaving so unexpectedly, she took with her a Stetson autographed by Toby Keith that he’d temporarily had her hold. Guilt has weighed heavily on her as much as her longing to see him again at this year’s event. If he comes…if she can find him in a crowd of 50,000…if he’ll forgive her for leaving with his prized hat. So many ifs. Ben thought he’d found ‘The One’ a year ago, but evidently he’d been wrong. He’d left her alone for a few minutes at the fest and when he’d returned, she was gone, along with a prized hat he’d intended to give to his disabled younger brother. And he hadn’t even gotten her name. All he could hope for was that she’d...

First Book Signing A Success

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My book signing on Saturday was a lot of fun and a learning experience. I wish I would have told the local paper that I was going to be signing books and that I had given more thought to creating poster/signs outside of the gallery. It was great to see everyone, the turn out was good. I had the response I've had to The Perfect Country and Western Story - has all been positive. A big thanks to everyone who showed up on Saturday, I appreciate your support and next Friday on the 19th - I will be signing books at the Elks 44nClub in Brooklyn Park.

Saturday I'll be signing books....

February 13...I'll be at the Robbin Gallery 4915 42nd Ave N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422 ( Signing books from 1 to 3 pm... If you're in the neighborhood stop by and say, "Hi." The Robbin Art Gallery is located two blocks east of Highway 100 on 42nd Avenue North in the Robbinsdale Historic Library Building. Look to your right for a high wooden privacy fence, then a beautiful brick library just before the railroad tracks. Turn RIGHT before the railroad tracks and park on the side street.

30 years ago

Thirty years ago my high school sweetheart said, “Promise me you’ll always write under your name.” “Sure, but why?” I stared into his Wiley Coyote eyes. Stop by http:// kmnbooks.blogspot.com To find out why and for a chance to win a 3 pack of short stories (pdf) - Uncle Mike's Love, Coffee and Love To Go and Happy Meal. Here's the link: http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/

Do you know the answer...

… people should ____________________ as many times as they can… Hint… Stop by www. HeroinesWithHeart.Blogspot.com And read the interview with Christine Columbus http://www.heroineswithhearts.blogspot.com/

After Reading many posts – about Book Signings…

I have come up with a list of advice… (of course feel free to correct or add to the list) Prior to signing check out the store … do they have any posters or fliers announcing the event… Let the local paper know you’ll be signing books, maybe they have someone that wants to come to the event take a picture … do an interview… On the big day arrive 15 to 20 minutes early… bring a camera (to snap your picture with the manager) – bring small token of appreciation… flowers, chocolate… Dress in layers in case you end up freezing… Be approachable… I guess that’s where taking off the layers would come into play… Bring friends…and give aways…or give away your friends… Potential customers are always shyer that the author… So try to make them feel comfortable… Smile… (imagine everyone with their clothes off – until you start laughing – than redress the customers in layers) Have friends, family acquaintance stop by and fondle and gu...