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How to prepare for a successful book signing?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
What does your signature look like? Have you practiced signing books? Practiced your autograph? Remember Practice makes perfect. I recently read a good article by Judith Briles on how to prepare for a book signing/author event. Here’s what I learned from Ms. Briles about preparing for that big event. Click the link…
It’s All Greek (Mythology) to Me
Originally posted on BookPeople:
Celebrating the release of the pithy, unique, and completely enteraining book Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods, our Greek mythology-loving staff has pulled together of other Greek mythology influenced stories that are perfect for any demigod. Don’t miss author Rick Riordan when he visits Austin in October! Ta’necia~ The Goddess Girls series by…
Rick Riordan Returns to Austin!
Originally posted on BookPeople:
We’re thrilled to announce that the one and only Rick Riordan is coming back to Austin with his new book, The Blood of Olympus. We’re hosting Rick at Westlake Peforming Arts Center on Monday, October 13 at 6pm. Tickets are required. Tickets are now available in-store and via bookpeople.com. We hope…
Statesman Selects: LUCKY US by Amy Bloom
Originally posted on BookPeople:
We’re happy to announce that the Statesman Selects pick for August is Lucky Us by Amy Bloom. Bloom is one of our favorite writers. Her new novel is an absorbing tale of two sisters who travel across 1940s America and into adulthood. Bloom follows Iris and Eva from coast to coast, lover to lover, at…
BROKE NOT BROKEN: A Kelton Western Fused with Grisham
Originally posted on BookPeople:
Broke, Not Broken: Home Maxey’s Texas Bank War by Broadus Spivey & Jesse Sublett Reviewed by Scott M. The story of Homer Maxey’s Bank War is not known to most. The David versus Goliath legal battle sheds a lot of light on Texas banking and business. Broadus Spivey and Jesse Sublett enlighten…
Teen Thursday
Originally posted on BookPeople:
It’s YA lucky day! It’s Teen Thursday! Where we bring you YA news from around the globe and highlights from the BookPeople Teen Press Corps! Texas Teen Book Fest News! There have been a lot of announcements from the fest in the past few weeks. Many amazing authors have joined the…
National Bookstore Day for the BookPeople Nation (Only at BookPeople)
Originally posted on BookPeople:
Citizens of BookPeople Nation (that’s you!) we are pleased to announce a special day of fun, frivolity and bookish jubilation! Inspired by the success of California Bookstore Day, we here at BookPeople are devoting an entire day to celebrating everything we love about the wonderful world of books. This special day is ONLY…
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