JARM DEL BOCCIO, AUTHOR AND BOOK COACH
  • HOME
  • About Jarm
    • Children's Author
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Books
  • Book Coaching
    • Coaching Services
  • My Blog
  • Author Engagements
    • Author Events
    • TEACHER'S GUIDE & HEART RESOURCES
  • SUBSCRIBE

A Writerly Blog

A Debut Author Goes on Tour

9/25/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
Whew! This week, I was involved in four events as an author -- each unique in its own way. Being a former teacher and school librarian, my very first school visit was a favorite! You can see me above, sharing my PowerPoint presentation.
Picture
Let's back up to a week ago last Sunday, where I helped man a table representing SCBWI and 57th Street Books at the Chicago Children's Book Fair. Featured at the table were debut author's latest books -- mine included! 
It was great to chat with other authors about their novels, and to visit the bookstore. As I descended into the basement of books, and found the MG section, I said to myself, "Some day, my novel will be found here. I think especially of Fair Investigations! which takes place at the World's Columbian Exposition, that used to sit on the very land were this bookstore is located.
On Wednesday, I experienced my first school visit. What a memorable event! I had the best time with these 5th graders. Although my first presentation went on for almost an hour, the classes were attentive and asked questions. I was impressed! At the end, the teachers bought books and asked me to sign them. What an honor! And the students all came to me waving the bookmarks I gave them so I could sign them. So encouraging. The highlight was a few hugs from boys and girls. Wow. I was on Cloud 707.
My book signing on Thursday evening at The Stomping Grounds Café in Greer, SC would not have been called a success in most people's eyes. Only two people showed, and I had no sales. But the camaraderie and the experience were valuable. Coffee shops are probably not the best venue for me at this time, but the owners were most hospitable, and did their best to advertise the event online, and so did I. 
There was so much to absorb at the Write2Ignite conference in Greenville on Friday and Saturday. Along with breakout sessions and keynotes, I took the opportunity to make two appointments with an editor and agent. I'm working on my submission to the former right now. Conferences are a great way to build confidence and connections as a writer. I highly recommend them.
Well, that's it for now. I'm exhausted and am recuperating this week, only to take off on saturday for the Evangelical Church Library Association conference. It just keeps on going! Next week, I'll shown you the lovely city of Greenville. Who knows, someday I might make this friendly city my own.
Picture
Do you know of a venue that is open to debut authors? Schools and bookstores are the norm, but I'm open to coffee shops and other opportunities. Do you know of a women's group or a rotary club that needs a speaker? Think of me! Let me know in the comments below if you have other ideas. Where have you seen authors interact with the public?
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Good News!

    My MG Biblical fiction "The Heart Changer" debuted in 2019 with Ambassador International.
    ​
    May I inspire you?
    ​ 
    If so, sign up HERE! 


    You’ll receive news of my latest blogpost and inspiration from life and literature to bring focus into your own journey. 

    ​I love to share the quirky things I see in the world. Sometimes, it's for a laugh; at other times, to teach a lesson. Or, just maybe, it will encourage you!

    Archives

    April 2025
    January 2025
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    October 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    August 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016

    Categories

    All
    Adoption
    Aging
    Amazon
    Author
    Author Endorsements
    Author Historical Sites
    Author Interviews
    Basque Country
    Book Cover Reveal
    Book Endorsements
    Bookish Things
    Book Launch
    Book Trailer
    Bucket Lists
    Charleston
    Children's Book Week
    Christmas
    Crisis
    Debut Book
    Disability
    Edie Melson
    Emotional Thesaurus
    England
    English Authors
    Faith Insights
    Fantasy Novels
    Film Insights
    Good Reads
    Gratitude
    History
    Insights
    Inspirational
    Jarm Del Boccio
    Julie Hedlund’s 12x12
    Languages
    Legacy Of Mercy
    Literary Insights
    Lynn Austin
    Media
    Memories
    Mesu Andrews
    Middle Grade Novels
    Middle-grade Novels
    Minimalism
    Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
    My Nomad Journey
    National Reading Month
    North Carolina
    North Korea
    Picture Books
    Portugal
    Rice From Heaven
    Sailing
    SC
    SCBWI
    Social Media
    Spain
    Technology
    Tessa Afshar
    The Desert
    The Heart Changer
    The Liebster Award
    The Way Home
    Tina Cho
    Travel
    Travel Writing
    Word Of The Year
    World Events
    Writer’s Block
    Writer's Conference
    Writer's Craft
    Writer’s Journey
    Writer's Retreat
    YA Novels

    RSS Feed

  • HOME
  • About Jarm
    • Children's Author
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Books
  • Book Coaching
    • Coaching Services
  • My Blog
  • Author Engagements
    • Author Events
    • TEACHER'S GUIDE & HEART RESOURCES
  • SUBSCRIBE