Friday, July 3, 2015

Celebrate the Small Things - Two Book Signings

Today I'm celebrating two book signings coming up next week for Imogene and the Case of the Missing Pearls: 

1. Tuesday evening (July 7th), 6:00 p.m., I"m at Hein & Company Rare and Used Books,  204 N. Main St., Jackson, California. I'll be discussing and reading from my book (and signing) for a Sherlock Holmes Society in the foothills area called "Holmes Hounds". How cool is that? (Sherlock figures in my book.)

A word about Hein & Company: If you are in the area, you must see their second floor, which is a recreation of Holmes related Baker Street - with hidden passages for mystery performances and the like. It is way cool!

2. Saturday after noon (July 11th), 3:00 p.m., I'm at Swan's Fine Books, 1381 Locust Street, in Walnut Creek - again, reading and signing.

If you are in either area at the right time, do come and enjoy light refreshments and cool books - because both these bookstores are stores you want to walk around in and enjoy their selections. 

This blog hop is co-hosted by LEXA CAIN and L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog . I wasn't able to get the linky to work on my blog, but you can check out the links of the other participants at each of these sites. Go check them out. It's always satisfying to read good news others are enjoying. Have a great day!

21 comments:

Tonja Drecker said...

Sounds like a full week. The Holmes Hounds is neat. I'd never heard of them, but how fun!

Kate Larkindale said...

Sounds like you have plenty to celebrate this week. Good luck with the signings.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

T., I had never heard of them, either. What's amazing to me is that there's a Sherlock Holmes society in the foothills. Apparently members number around 60 and around 40 show up each meeting.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Kate. I have to confess I'm a teeny bit nervous meeting around 40 Sherlock fans (who may know a lot more that I do about the canon, etc.) It should be a great learning experience for me!

Unknown said...

Congrats and good luck on your upcoming readings/signings. Hein sounds amazing with their Holmes recreation. I'd love to see that. Have a great time!

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Lexa. The Heins really are amazing. It's nice to see a husband-wife team that love what they are doing. They are so enthusiastic about everything. It's quite contagious.

Geo. said...

Didn't know of a Sherlockian society in Jackson but do recall reading a Holmes pastiche when I was in my teens, "A Double Barreled Detective Story", by Mark Twain --set in proximity of some California mining towns. Can't remember if Jackson was among them but must have been close. All my best wishes for an enjoyable presentation and book signing.

Blogoratti said...

Looks like a real busy and fun schedule. Best wishes!

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks for stopping by Blogoratti. Fun, yes - and a little hectic! :-)

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Geo. Actually I think this Sherlockian society was formed in relatively recent years by the Heins, because they are such Sherlock fans. If you get a chance to see their store, you and Norma would like it.

Rosi said...

I hope you sell a bazillion books. Have fun!

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Rosi! It should certainly be interesting, talking to all those Sherlockians Tuesday. Tomorrow we're going to Walnut Creek to meet Laurelle Swan in person. So far we've just corresponded. She's the owner of the bookstore where I have the signing next Saturday.

Deanie Humphrys-Dunne said...

I wish would be in the area where you're having the book signings, Elizabeth. Would be so nice to meet you in person. Best wishes.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

I wish you were, too, Deanie. It's always so nice to meet online friends in person. Thanks for the good wishes.

Suzanne Furness said...

Congratulations on the book signings, hope they are lots of fun.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Suzanne. I do enjoy them. People are so friendly.

Cathrina Constantine said...

Congrats, Elizabeth!!! Happy 4th Weekend!

writing and living by Richard P Hughes said...

You've come quite a ways from three or four years ago. Congratulations.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Hi, Richard. I so appreciate that! It HAS been an interesting 3 or 4 years, when I think of it. I'm glad you've been there from the beginning. Your support means a lot.

Saumya said...

This is amazing!! Hope your signings went well and congratulations. Good for you for making your dreams a reality. So inspiring!

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Thanks, Saumya, I appreciate the good support.