On my Way to L.A.

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Not literally, alas, but I still have some exciting news to share - my book, FIRST LIGHT, is going to the...

You can find all the info about the festival by clicking on the logo picture above. :-)

I was invited to participate by Authors Den, who are putting on a book display as well as having book signings. My budget doesn't run to flying to America to spend a weekend signing books. :-\ So, I opted for the (way cheaper) deal of sending signed books and complimentary bookmarks. You can find my book listed here.

It took me weeks of trial and error to come up with a design to use for the bookmarks. I had lots of advice and encouragement from my friends and family, which helped a lot. I must say a particular thank you to my friend Betty, of Howling in Silence, who created original bookmark ideas for me to use as templates. My final bookmark back is pretty much exactly what she designed.

The bookmarks were printed by a local printer - Big Sky. They're an eco-friendly design and print service - they try to make as little impact on the environment with their printing as possible. We've used them several times over the years. They offer really good prices for top quality service. They prove that using recycled paper does NOT mean second rate products or printing!

Here's some pictures of the bookmarks. They aren't as clear as the pdf I sent the printers, but they do look better (and bigger) if you click on them.

Here's the bookmark front:
...and bookmark Back:

I wish I could be there on the 24th - 25th of April. It must be so exciting to go to a book festival and even more exciting when you're taking part, but at least I am getting this wonderful chance to take my book advertising further.

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