At last, a blog post specifically for Hainesites!
(Original Artwork: Mark Zeiger)
I’ve often doubted whether this blog would be of any interest to my fellow Alaskans. Living as we do is not particularly noteworthy in a state of rugged individualists. However, I’m taking part in a local event that I’d like Haines to know about.
Several downtown businesses are holding “Downtown After Dark: Valentine Extravaganza” 5:00-7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday night. Alaska Rod’s, one of the stores that sells my book of short stories, Shy Ghosts Dancing: Dark Tales from Southeast Alaska, has invited some of the artists they promote in the store to talk about their work, and they’ve invited me to come in to sign books.
I’ve told you before that I’m lousy at self promotion, and the idea of a book signing scares me, frankly. However, an evening in Rod and Rhonda’s store, among their homemade knives and the many other interesting things they sell, visiting with them and local artists sounds very pleasant. And, who knows? I may even sell some books.
Shy Ghosts has been available for over a year now. If you haven’t bought your copy yet, what in the world would compel you to do so now? I am so glad you asked! Continue reading
