It’s release day for Claim
Me, book 2 in the Stark Trilogy that began with Release Me! And that, folks,
is exciting stuff!
I don’t think that the thrill of having a book come out has
ever dissipated, even after having so many books under my belt. It’s one of those things that just never gets
old. That always gives me that little
thrill. And it’s always a reason to
celebrate.
I used to always travel to signings and conferences when I
had a new book out, but unfortunately, that has changed a bit over the
years. When my first book came out, I
had no kids and a husband in grad school.
Yeah, I worked as an attorney, but my schedule was reasonably flexible
(though I didn’t realize it at the time!).
Then suddenly there was one kid, then another, and my husband had an
actual day job (there goes the live-in child care). Then we added homeschooling to the mix, and
suddenly traveling became much more difficult.
For years, about the only conferences I was consistently able
to attend were the Romance Writers of America conference, because it’s in July,
the one month that my husband has off (thus relegating him again to kid-duty)
and Armadillocon (because it’s in my home town, and thus easy).
Even RWA became difficult in recent years, because of
conflicts with various summer activities.
And that’s a shame, because I love to travel. I even loved going to Continuing Legal
Education seminars back in my lawyering days.
Sure, you had to sit through mind-numbing talks about securities
regulations, but when the venue was the Del Coronado hotel outside of San Diego
or the Four Seasons in Austin, is it really worth complaining? And when you’re talking writing conferences,
it’s even more fun because you get to visit fun places, mingle with other
writers, and invariably hang out with readers.
Score!
Which is why I’m so thrilled that my kids are older, one is
no longer homeschooled, and I can do more traveling! This year I’m going to Dallas in June,
Houston, Atlanta, Tampa (and Disneyland) in July, Savannah in August, and New
Jersey in October! I’ll get to meet readers
and do signings in almost all those places (no, not Disney). So if you’re in
those cities, be sure to check my newsletter or webpage! I’d love to meet you.
How about you? Do you travel for
business? Is it a pain, or is it
something you enjoy?
One lucky commenter
will win a copy of Claim Me! (print for US winners, digital for international
winners!)
New York Times and USA
Today bestselling author J. Kenner has written over 40 books under multiple
names including Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck.
Her newest release, CLAIM ME (April 23, 2013), is the second book in the
bestselling Stark Trilogy, which began with RELEASE ME, continues with CLAIM ME,
and which will conclude in July with COMPLETE ME.
You can learn more
about her at her website (http://www.juliekenner.com) or connect with her on Twitter
(@juliekenner) or on Facebook (http://juliekenner.com/facebook/)
***Julie's winner is Josie Hink! Please email totebag@authorsoundrelations.com with your mailing information! Thanks.***
8 comments:
Hi julie, I loved your book Release Me so much! I wish I could win your book Claim Me as a digital version, so I could read it right away! thank you so much for this giveaway and hope Claim Me is again another success!
nlaverdure88@videotron.ca
Hi, Julie!
Thankfully, I am finally retired so there is no travel for business. My husband was the one who seemed to always be gone on business. We lived in Paris for years where he worked for a NATO organization and I worked for the American Embassy. When I was lucky, I would accompany him to his business trips in Europe. Those were the best trips!
Congratulations on your success with your latest novel, “Claim Me.” As I live in the U.S. and if I’m lucky enough to win, I would love to have a printed copy!
All the best!
Connie Fischer
conniecape@aol.com
Congrats Julie on the newest release! This series looks awesome and I'm dying to read it :) I also love to travel. Maybe cuz I don't do very much but I don't mind flying. Now long car rides are a different story but as long as I'm somewhere far away from home and different, I'm happy :)
efender1(at)gmail(dot)com
I worked only in the first year of our
marriage. When our first child was born,
I became an at-home wife and mother. Tra-
veling from then on was school trips of
the room mother variety to HS band booster
chaperoning and concert trips to CA, FL,
and more!
Pat C.
I don't travel for work. When I do travel I like to go to national parks where we can hike. We like to avoid big cities and stay in small towns where we don't have to fight the traffic.
I worked at a bank and then became a stay at home mom. I have never had to travel!!
josiehink122026(at)gmail(dot)com
I don't travel for business, but I love to travel! I think the actual travel-time is a pain. It is one of those times that I wish teleportation was a real option. :-D
AquarianDancer at gmail dot com
I'ts not healthy to travel for business. You'll have a lot of things in mind and you might not enjoy whats around you. If I travel, it will be on pure pleasure. :)
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