How Steampunk Granny Became a Hooker

                                                                   

My husband, Dan, keeps telling me that I’m working harder now that I’m retired. Do women really retire? The house still needs to be cleaned and the meals cooked...women don’t really retire. He is right about one thing; I am busier than ever. I spend most of my time writing, babysitting, writing, ghost hunting, writing, book signings, writing...you get the picture.

Writing the book is the easy part, at least for me. The stories are in my mind and they struggle to be released...but, selling the book, well that’s a horse of a different color altogether.

                                                                     

Promote, Promote, Promote! How do we do that? I contact coffee shops, libraries and book stores. To tell the truth, I will sell my book just about anywhere. I had the pleasure and the opportunity to sell my book, Roof Oasis, this past Tuesday night at a little shop in Audubon, New Jersey called Steampunk Works. I sold a few books and had fun talking to the amazing shop owners, Lee and Ralph Cobert. They have the best Steampunk clothing and accessories that you’ll ever want or need to razzle and dazzle at the next Steampunk Ball.

I really go all “Full Metal Jacket” to sell my book and you can usually find me at a venue waving my book in the air and trying to get people to stop and listen to my quick rundown on what the book is about. A close friend, fellow writer, and fellow member of the South Jersey Writers’ Group, James Knipp, once described my book as: Romeo and Juliet meets the walking dead written by Jules Verne. He’s right about that and “Saving Solanda” the second book in the series (which should be out by June) will have even more action and a few new characters.

                                                                 

So, let’s get back to promoting and selling my book. I told my daughter the other day that sometimes when I’m selling my book, I feel like a hooker. You know...“Hey mister! I have something that you want! Imagine their surprise when they realize it’s not what they think...Yes, I’ve turned into a book whore; a book hooker.

Do I mind being a book whore? Nah...I’m gregarious person by nature and I love meeting new people and learning about them. In fact, while I’m busy promoting my book and my love of Steampunk and ghost hunting, I also love promoting other people. I have met some of the nicest and talented people: actors, directors, musicians, fashion designers, models, authors, dead people and all because of my writing and book signing. I want to know their stories, what makes them tick and then I send their interviews and stories out into the world...

                                                                   

This week, I’ll be pimping myself at a few places and you can come look for me. I’m the one dressed in the Steampunk clothing with a ghost or two hanging around. Look for me in Maple Shade this November 6th at 6:00. I'll be at the Maple Shade Library on 200 Stiles Ave , Maple Shade N.J. 08052