Kate's Blog

Ruth by Lake and Prairie, my first book, told the story of several New England families who sailed the Great Lakes to Illinois in 1831. Chances are extremely good that they did not celebrate Christmas, and certainly not like the English did.

This year, however, even though industry experts warned us about major changes with Facebook advertising, we simply did not have time to prepare properly. At practically the last minute, we decided to run last year's ad set rather than not advertising at all. 

Networking is a big plus for author fairs. I have heard from other authors that craft fairs can be lucrative markets for books, so this year I experimented. Here’s what I learned:

Completing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment, but finding readers is a whole new challenge. If you have a writer in your life who is ready to publish, Book Rookie: Tips for First-Time Authors will help prepare them for the tough job of marketing their literary baby. 

After enjoying the International Agatha Christie Festival in September, my husband and I toured more of England, including places related to Agatha such as Wallingford. If you have never been there, here is a brief overview of our trip.