If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that one of my most cherished dreams is to attend the annual Tucson Festival of Books as a published author. That dream came true for me in 2023 when I was selected for a spot in the Indie Author Experience Pavilion; I had the time of my life meeting and mingling with fellow writers and fans, and though I didn’t sell a more than a handful of hardcovers, simply being there on the University of Arizona mall was worth the many long hours at the keyboard.
Getting in each year is a competitive application process, so I wasn’t all that surprised when I didn’t score a spot in 2024; somewhat unexpectedly, though, I was invited at the last minute when another out-of-town author was unable to attend. They often say the second time around isn’t as good as the first, but I would definitely beg to differ; I met a whole new crop of authors, and the fans were even more remarkable — including a number of folks I’d met the prior year who were thrilled to see me there again.
I of course immediately decided to try for a spot in the 2025 edition, and applied as soon as the process opened. The rules are pretty specific, including only being able to submit a single book, one that has to be published by the time the festival takes place in March (and is no more than two years old). My particular publishing schedule makes that a bit of an intriguing problem, for that limited me to Mirage, Vengeance or Solitude; it was a hard choice, but I wound up submitting Vengeance and then crossed my fingers.
As you’ve probably come to suspect, to my great pleasure I was selected to attend this year!
The tentative schedule lists me in the Indie Author Pavilion Saturday, March 10 from 10am – 1pm; as we get closer, I’ll update my website with any changes. As with past appearances, I’ll have a special limited edition of Vengeance on hand for purchase/signing; these are unique copies celebrating my attendance at the festival and had a very, very limited run. I may also have a few leftovers of other novels from prior sessions available too — but more than anything, I’m excited for the chance to once again see readers in person.
If you’ll be in the Tucson area on March 10, please stop by and see me!
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