mystic – Katie L. Carroll

So as I’m sure you all know, I had my first book signing event at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT last Saturday. Mystic is a fantastic town and I was thrilled my first signing was there and at a great indie store as well.

Admittedly, this photo is from last September when I was in Mystic on vacation, but it gives a good sense of what the town is like.

Admittedly, this photo is from last September when I was in Mystic on vacation, but I didn’t take nearly as many pictures on Saturday as I should have and this gives a good sense of what the town is like.

I brought along my trusty entourage of my brother (the muscle to carry all my materials) and my mom (moral support extraordinaire). I talked to lots of people (including catching up with my 2nd cousin once removed who lives in Mystic), gave out a bunch of bookmarks, and sold some books (some even to complete strangers!). All in all, I’d call it a successful event.

My display of books and bookmarks…lovely bookmark fan the creative work of my brother (now he can’t say I never give him credit for anything!).

A new reader and the baby bump making an appearance as well!

We even made it home in time to watch the UConn men’s basketball team win their Final Four game! I know it was a little far for my some of local friends to make it, and I’m hoping to book a signing a little closer to home, but baby time is fast approaching so we’ll have to see about that. And I’ve got to admit it kind of exhausted me a bit…took a nice long nap Sunday afternoon.

How was your weekend?

I have my first book signing coming up in just over a week. If you live in Connecticut or southern New England, I’d love for you to come by. I’ll be at Bank Square Books in beautiful downtown Mystic, CT on April 5 from 2-4 pm. I’ll be signing copies of Elixir Bound, talking writing and books (or whatever topics may come up), and giving away my shiny new bookmarks.

Mystic is awesome and I recommend making a day trip out of it (we vacationed there for a week last September). There’s a bunch of great shops and restaurants, the Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and Olde Mystick Village.

Also, I’ve been invited to participate in the Milford Author Day at the Milford, CT Public Library on June 11 from 5-8 pm. This is incredibly close to my due date, so I’m a maybe, but there will be other great authors there and exciting presentations as well. I’ll have more details on this event as it approaches (and fingers crossed that I’ll be able to attend).

And finally, Amazon has been dropping the price of Elixir Bound in paperback. Currently it’s $6.83 ($4.12 off the cover price and only $1.33 more than the ebook). I’d be happy to send anyone who purchases (or has purchased) it a signed bookplate. Just use my contact me page to send me an email.

Okay, that’s all for my announcements. Have a great weekend, everyone!