The New Year 2011, Happy New Year

I can't believe how fast time flies; It's already January 2011! Here are some of the highlights of book signings and events for Moonlight Memoirs from December:

I did a Book signing at Hard Bean Cafe and Booksellers - It was a freezing night, but fun to sit outside listening to carols and see festive holiday spirit. I was visited during my second Midnight Madness book signing in downtown Annapolis on December 9, 2010.

The Indie Bookman Show - I was interviewed by Brad Grochowski, CEO of AuthorsBookshop.com, for an upcoming podcast on the Indie Bookman Show. Look at this blog, and Moonlight Memoirs's facebook and twitter for date and time to catch the podcast. Moonlight Memoirs is also available for purchase at AuthorsBookshop.com!

The Centering Corporation - I am honored that Moonlight Memoirs is now available through this non-profit organization which is dedicated to providing education on grief and loss for professionals and the families they serve.

Local Hospice Donation- We delivered signed copies of Moonlight Memoirs and cute mice and nests created by Danielle Engle to Hospice of the Chesapeake for use in their children's programs. This could not have been possible without the help of Miss Danielle, for her creativity and kindness to make these handmade nests. We hope that these nests with the mice and books provide comfort to children who need it. The picture (right) is of me and Sarah Montgomery, childrens group leader.

Here are some exciting upcoming events:

Targeted Media Release - To publicly announce Moonlight Memoirs' many literary awards, we are sending a press release to over 1800 targeted magazines, newspapers, radio and TV stations during the next few months.

Book signings - There will be many more book-signings this year. Watch Maggie's blog, Facebook and Twitter for specific dates and times.

Professional Conferences and Book Fairs - Throughout the coming year, Moonlight Memoirs will attend numerous library and other professional conferences in addition to national and international book fairs.

During my book signings and presentations this past year, one comment has been repeated over and over again - "This book belongs in every elementary school library!". As a result, we will be contacting guidance counselors and school psychologists to inform them about Moonlight Memoirs' value as an elementary level resource for children experiencing loss. If you have any ideas regarding how to best reach this audience, please contact Greta Johnson at gretajohnson@goodtimespress.com. Thanks for reading and have a great new year!