Yet another publishing dream came true for me November 1st when my debut thriller STACCATO became available at the top independent bookstore in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Changing Hands Bookstore is currently featuring STACCATO on “The Wall” along with bestsellers, staff picks and IndieBound favorites.
I cannot begin to express the feeling I experienced when I walked into this venerable bookstore where most recently Madeleine Albright appeared, and where they are now promoting the upcoming appearance of Garrison Keillor. Changing Hands is where virtually every bestselling author schedules for a signing in Arizona.
To think that I share a shelf with Diana Gabaldon and that the mega-bestselling author Stephanie Meyer is featured below is something I never thought would happen.
Again, this is verification that dreams really do come true. And again why I am so grateful to Second Wind Publishing for believing enough in STACCATO to see my every expectation for the novel come to fruition.
If you work hard enough, don’t settle for anything but perfection, and most of all, never give up, you too may see the novel you write displayed on your favorite bookstore shelf.
Deborah J Ledford is the author of the debut suspense thriller novel Staccato, now available from Second Wind Publishing, Amazon, Kindle, and independent book stores.
10 Comments
November 5, 2009 at 4:14 pm
That is so cool! What a wonderful feeling that must give you!
November 6, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Yes, Pat, truly incredible.
November 5, 2009 at 4:31 pm
This is so exciting! Congratulations!
November 6, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Thank you so much Sherrie.
November 5, 2009 at 5:26 pm
This is so cool! A dream come true, and so lovely of you to share it. Thanks for inspiring me to keep dreaming.
November 6, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Keep working hard and your book will be on your favorite bookstore shelf as well–I’m quite sure of this Sheila.
November 5, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Congratulations! Suspense thriller, yum:)
November 6, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thank you Mariska. I hope you have the opportunity to check out STACCATO. Thanks for leaving a comment.
November 6, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Wow, Deb, I am so very happy for you–way to go!! Garrison Keillor owns a book store in St. Paul. I need to get in there one day soon and see if they might be interested in mine. You should go to his signing–give him a book–maybe he’ll carry it
November 6, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Good idea, Christine. Doubtful I’d be able to get anywhere near Garrison, but worth a shot, right?