On a warm, sunny Saturday, I drove over to Fairhope with my husband, Cooper, to set up at Page & Palette for the afternoon. It’s a nice drive through country roads and fast highways. You end up zig-zagging through quaint neighborhood roads until you reach the busier downtown area where Page & Palette is located, along with some of our favorites stores like Doctor Music, The Book Inn Inc., or Cat’s Meow.
I have to start off with praise for the hospitality and ease of Page and Palette. I was nervous about scheduling a book signing there because they are always so busy! It’s a good problem to have, but I was sure I would not be able to get a spot. (My inner doubt nagging at me!) However, they were very helpful after I inquired online about the process and emailed me everything to get the date set.
They had a table waiting and signs set up on display. I was able to decorate it however needed. For selling copies of the book, they handled it at the register, which was a nice change of pace to not have to worry about that part. The time flew by talking and visiting with people. Friends and family filtered in throughout the evening, making this event so much more special. Everyone who stopped by was abundantly supportive and nice. I am so thankful for everyone who got a copy of Cold Magnolia for themselves or brought theirs for me to sign.
I continue to learn more about the readers interested in my novel and how to improve at marketing as an independent author every time at these events, so I cannot wait until the next one. <3
Maybe I’ll see you at the Idle Reader Bookstore in September!