Where Are You Traveling? #RB4U #book_signings

Where Are You Traveling??

Thank you for stopping by Romance Books 4 You! It's 2019 and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I'm looking forward to a new year. 

Book signings are a wonderful way to connect with readers. They have the opportunity to get a personalized, signed book as well as giveaways and swag. Not only that, it's a great time to get photos and find out the answers to your burning questions. I often do deals on my books at the book signings, allowing readers a chance to get the books cheaper than ordering online. 

Since book signings fill up quickly, most authors sign up for them at least a year in advance. Some of the big signings such as Lori Foster's sell out in minutes! While most authors do not break even at events, it is a great chance to rub elbows with readers and revitalizes you as nothing else can!



This year, I have three big signings that I'm attending. The first is Dreaming Dirty in Michigan on April 13th in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is the first time for this signing but with it being close by home, I'm excited to get a chance to hang out with other local authors.



The second event is one I've been to for since the first year. Once Upon a Book takes place on July 19th and 20th in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Once Upon a Book is amazing and features a "costume" dinner and awards show in addition to the book signing. This year theme is Comic Book Bash and I'm sure the costumes will be off the wall! I really enjoy getting a chance to sit down to a meal with readers and chat about life. Over the past few years, I've come to become friends with some readers who have never missed this event.

My third book signing is Romancing the Capital in Ottawa, Canada on August 1st-3rd. This will be my first time at this event but I'm really excited to get to meet some of my favorite authors like Eve Langlais and Milly Taiden. In addition, I will get to see Desiree Holt (another RB4U author) who I've been friends with for years. She's my idol and I would love to be her when I grow up. Since this is my first time at this event, I'm not sure what to expect but I know there are so many fun events planned for readers such as reader lunches and dinners as well as the book signing. 

In addition to these big signings, I will have some smaller ones around Livingston County, Michigan but those aren't planned yet. You can stay up to date by following me on Facebook. I also have giveaways in my FB group for tickets to some of these events. 

Do you have any book signings you like to go to? Are there any events you wish you could attend? What is your author you MUST see when they are in town?

Are you looking for a book which will renew your faith in a higher power? I Believe will have you searching for those miracles in your life.

Miracles Surround Us.

Do you believe in miracles? Have you ever heard a voice urging you to do something or not to do something? Have you had a prayer answered? Has someone who has passed come to help you? 

Miracles happen to everyday people.This book shares real experiences from ordinary people. Miracles occurred. Some are profound and demonstrate the work of a higher power. Some appear as happenstance but are life changing. These are their stories in their own words.

Grab this book and be prepared to be amazed. There is more to life than what we see and Miracles Surround Us.

**Proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network which provides miracles to children everywhere.**

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Until next month,

Melissa
www.melissakeir.com

Wild Deadwood Author Event #booksigning #RB4U @melissa_keir

Wild Deadwood Author Event

Good day and welcome to another installment of author chats where I share interesting tidbits about writing, life, and the world around me. Today, I'm in the wonderful state of South Dakota for a book signing event.

If you haven't been to a book signing, you really should (both as an author and as a reader). It's a chance for you to purchase signed books from your favorite authors or maybe find a new favorite. A large room in a hotel or other venue has tables set up around the room. Books fill the tables as authors wait to speak with you about their stories and their muses. 

Many of the larger events also feature fun sightseeing excursions or activities for both reader and authors. This event has a bus tour to a winery and visit to the Crazy Horse Monument. They also have a behind the chutes event where you can meet and visit with Professional Bull Riders and sit up close during the event.

Other events feature author speed-dating, ice cream socials, workshops and costume parties in addition to the book signing. Throw in some sexy cover models and free swag and you have a great time!

As an author, there's a lot to consider. First, you need to see if the price of the event is worth the cost to you. Most book signings are not ones where you make money, or break even. Usually, you end up in the red but it's a great opportunity to meet readers face to face and get your books and name out there. 

Another thing to consider is if this event is for fun or networking. Some of my best events are ones where I met with other authors and brainstormed, talked marketing and just commiserated with someone who understands the day to day life of a writer. You can't put a price on that!

What do you bring? In addition to my books, I always bring candy and my business card to give away. The candy is a nice draw to your table. I have two banners which I bring as long as I'm driving as well as shelves and display items. It's harder when you are flying to bring everything but you can still have a wonderful display without bringing a ton of items. Finally, I bring money for change since some people will pay in cash.

While I quickly ran though things, I'm happy to discuss with anyone in more detail the different things I do and bring to my events. Have you been to a book signing? What was your favorite part?Drop me a note on anything I missed.

And thanks for stopping by! Now, I have to get back to Deadwood and today's book signing. Who knows??? Maybe I'll see you there!

Until Next Month....

Melissa Keir

www.melissakeir.com

What's Trending? Clothes! #How_I_Roe #RB4U

What's Trending? Clothes!

Hello and welcome to another monthly visit by me! I love to talk about all things bookish and share my quirky sense of humor with others. 

Want to know what has taken the World and Facebook by storm? LuLaRoe!

If you haven't heard about this new clothing line, let me fill you in! LuLaRoe is a clothing company run by a woman who decided to start a line of clothing which was fun to wear as well as comfortable. She started with a dream, like many of us and was able to bring her dream to fruition.

Today, the multi-million dollar company has LuLaRoe consultants selling the clothes out of pop-up sales and in Facebook groups. The main pieces are leggings, shirts and dresses. But it also has a line of shirts for children and men. Each piece has a cute name, which was named after the owner's own children and grandchildren.

Want to dress like your daughter? They can do it!

Want to wear fabulous clothes to work? You can!

Most women who love the clothes belong to one or more Facebook groups where they can find unique prints (Unicorns) and the urge to shop is as clothes as your computer!

 

Quickly, owning and wearing LuLaRoe can become an obsession. You spot fabulous new prints or see a wonderful pair of leggings on someone else and you want them for yourself. 

Yesterday, I was at a book signing in Toldeo, Ohio wearing a Julia dress and visiting with other authors who were wearing Carly dresses. We talked about our books but we also shared our favorite ways to wear the outfits and what our obsession was costing!

Because these clothes don't come cheap! And while they aren't any more than other clothes (think jeans, dresses, skirts by Ann Taylor or Abercrombe), they are from $25-60. Now resale groups have popped up as well, where LuLaRoe are traded and resold! You can sell off the ones you wore only once to get your dream pair of Unicorn leggings!

If you were wondering about all the new fashion talk going around on Facebook or saw two women dancing and squeeing over their clothes, now you know! 

Wearing a Julia dress and TC leggings with my own books for sale

Wearing my Julia dress while visiting with Scott Nova and supporting Liz's series

And if you are looking for comfortable cute clothes, these are the ones you want! And if you are looking for some fun groups to join where you can shop till your credit card melts, contact me! I belong to quite a few LuLaRoe groups and know who has each piece!

In the meantime, I'm throwing on another pair of leggings and another dress and hitting the computer to whip up another story! See you all next month, on the same date!

What do you obsess over?

Melissa Keir 

http://www.melissakeir.com

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