Weekly Update - Sherri Hayes

Hello everyone. It feels like it's been forever since I've posted an update here even though its only been two weeks. So much is going on right now, and I've barely been keeping my head above water. Let's get to some things you may actually want to know about though. ;)

Readers and Ritas

Last weekend I was in Allen Texas for Readers and Ritas hosted by Fresh Fiction. It's one of the smaller conferences I've attended, but that's not a bad thing. Smaller conferences allow more author and reader contact.

My favorite part of the weekend was the Sunday morning brunch that was hosted by my publisher, TWCS. Michael Schneider, Lorenz Font, Alexandra Allred, and I were on a panel talking about our writing and books. We also each had tables for the brunch where select readers who'd requested seats at our table got to eat and talk with us.

It’s Coming…

What's coming? My manuscript deadline for the third book in my Daniels Brothers Series.

I've been writing like a madwoman ever since I returned from Texas. Things are moving along, but it's going to be close. I've got about 30K more to write, I think. Of course that all depends on whether or not Megan and Paul are ready for their story to end around 80,000 words. Gage and Rebecca didn't cooperate, so I'm not holding my breath. Megan is a feisty one. I told my beta once that she reminds me of a female version of Gage. She embraces her sexuality, and goes after what she wants...which in this case is Paul. :)

I’m Home.

Yep, I'm home for the rest of the year. While I enjoy traveling and meeting readers, I have to say that it feels good not to have anything scheduled for the rest of the year.

That being said, I'm already looking at events for next year, and I'm looking for feedback. Have you been to an amazing author and reader event recently that you'd like to see me attend? Tell me about it in the comments and link me to the event site. Who knows, it may make it on my list for next year.

Weekly Update - September 16, 2013

Hello everyone. I hope you had a great Monday. Fall has officially arrived here in Ohio. I had to turn on the space heater in the bedroom last night because I was huddling under the covers and still unable to get warm enough to fall asleep. We're supposed to warm up again here next week, but I think the really hot days are behind us at this point.

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Upcoming Events

 

 

• Friday, October 25th - 1205 Round Rock Ave. #119, Round Rock, TX 78681

Authors introduce themselves and their books at 5:30

 Meet and greet with a side of cocktails from 6:00-7:00



 

 

• October 26-27 - State Capital - Austin, TX

My publisher, TWCS, will be at the Texas Book Festival again this year, and I will be there with them. This year's festival is October 26th and 27th. http://www.texasbookfestival.org/

We will be in the same spot as last year.  Booth 420-421

The following TWCS authors will be in attendance this year. 

K.B. Hoyle
Lorenz Font
Lissa Bryan
Sherri Hayes
Alexandra Allred
Micheal Schneider
Sandi Layne
Tara Ellison
T.M. Franklin
Gene Doucette

• November 8-11 - Hilton Garden Inn - Allen, TX

I will be attending this year's Readers and Ritas in Allen, TX November 8th - 11th. http://readers-n-ritas.org/blog/

Texas Book Festival

I had an amazing opportunity to join The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House at The Texas Book Festival this year. TWCS set up a booth at the festival, and we made an impression to say the least.

My plane arrived in Austin just after 3pm on Friday, and , Rae, one of my readers and her husband picked me up from the airport. They also took me out to dinner at this authentic German restaurant that night. It was great to sit back and relax after spending a long day in airports and on planes. This is Rae and me Friday night at the restaurant.

Once I got back to my hotel room, I met my roommate T.M. Franklin. Notice the necklace she's wearing? She made one for everyone in our group, and we wore them for the festival.

Saturday morning we all headed to set up at the book festival.

 

My Books

 

While I was there, I was able to meet all but one of my editors. This is me with Janine. She is now the Editor in Chief of TWCS, but she was my editor for Hidden Threat, Slave, and Behind Closed Doors.

And this is me with two of my current editors, Wendy and Andrea.

TWCS is planning to attend The Texas Book Festival again next year, and I hope to be there as well. I will post more details on that, as well as any other festivals or events I will be participating in next year when I get them.

Texas Book Festival

If anyone is in Austin, TX or the surrounding area, I, along with several other authors from my publishing house will be at the Texas Book Festival this week. I will be there signing on Saturday and early Sunday at one of the TWCS booths.

http://www.texasbookfestival.org/2012_Festival_Details.php