So that evening I had to come up with a posting for the marvelous Criminal Minds blog where I'm a guest this week. 
Then came the big event -- the launch of Smasher at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park. I had no clue how many people would show, but in a fit of bravado two months ago I'd taken the over on an over/under wager of 100. Of course, by Tuesday afternoon, I was wringing my hands with concern about attendance. I managed to win the bet when 105 friends and readers showed up to listen to me drone on about where the ideas for Smasher came from and why I love being a novelist. (Below is the view from the lectern.)
I worked with Abigail Johnson, one of Silicon Valley's top PR people, to put out a press release (click here) on how being an entrepreneur prepared me for life as a writer.
Yesterday I drove the 100 miles to Davis for a "sign and greet." The manager said she would order 20 books. I showed a false sense of confidence when I told her I could sell more. We bet $1 on my selling 30. Thanks to my sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and his boss, I won that bet, too. Whew. (The drive went quickly; I listened to the great Michael Connelly's newest, Nine Dragons.)
12 comments:
Wow, Keith, you're off to a terrific start. Mazel Tov. Keep it up!!
(And, from the sound of it, if this writing thing falls thru, you can make a few dollars gambling.)
LOL, Alan.
The crowd shot is amazing--so many people. Great job!
Good one, Alan.
Very impressive, Keith. Enjoy your success!
Go get 'em, tiger! Sounds like you're off to a great start with this book.
Keep up the great work, Keith! 100 at your launch?? Sheesh! I need your followers!
Alan, when we get together, I'd be glad to regale you with stories of my life as a professional gambler. I don't know if things are great; I just feel like I'm playing a male version of the lead in Run Lola Run.
I will definitely take you up on that. I love gambling tales!
Wow, Keith--I've never had a launch that big. Good for you! You are a PR machine.
Now that I think of it, can I hire YOU as a consultant for my next book? :)
Keith, you give me...how did JT Ellison say it? "Lemming?" "Kemnel?" I want what you got.
Jess, my grandmother said "yenims" is having what others have.
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