book buzz!! plus a first look at my virtual appearance schedule!
Hi friends and readers!! Welcome to this random April edition of my author newsletter. For more info on what this newsletter is, see the about page. For more info on who I am, check out my website.
Before I dive into my upcoming events schedule, I first want to share the below collection of blurbs about my book from fellow authors, trade review publications, and readers of advance copies. Seeing this kind of praise for my work is still so incredibly surreal to me, and I’m so grateful for every bit of it. (Side note: I’m sure the image will get all skrink-y in email format, but you should be able to click on it for a closer look at the text!)
So! Now that Burn It All Down is only 32 days (!!?!?!!!??) away from arriving in stores, I’ll be sending updates somewhat more frequently to ensure I’m giving you the most accurate info on what I’ll be up to during promo time. It’s looking like all events and appearances will be streamed virtually at this point, so I’d love for you to tune in (from the comfort of your home!) to whichever ones might fit your schedule.
I’m especially looking forward to my virtual book launch event on 5/24 (pub day eve!) with my fantastic local indie bookstore, where I’ll be in conversation with the amazing Hannah Orenstein (author of Playing With Matches, Love at First Like, and Head Over Heels — all of which I enthusiastically recommend). I’ll also be heading into the store the morning of publication day to sign copies, so if you’re interested in an autographed copy, you can get one by ordering from the Northshire Saratoga Bookstore website (they will ship to you!) and specifying you’d like a signed copy.
Prior to the launch on 5/24, I’ll be participating in a very special event next Thursday 4/29 with the New Rochelle Library Foundation, which I’m also super excited about because it will be a discussion on LGBTQ+ literature with my dear friend and critique partner Steven Salvatore (whose groundbreaking YA debut about a Mariah-obsessed teen came out last month). The two of us have been through EVERYTHING together with our respective publishing journeys, so it’s going to be such a full-circle moment to actually be participating in a professional discussion together as real authors.
More info (including registration links) for all upcoming appearances can be found on my website and below:
Thursday 4/29/21 at 8pm ET: Virtual LGBTQ+ literature discussion with Steven Salvatore, hosted by New Rochelle Public Library Foundation, moderated by Amy Bass. (Ticketed event – click here to register!)
Monday 5/24/21 at 11:10am ET: The Roundtable interview with Joe Donahue – WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
Monday 5/24/21 at 7pm ET: BURN IT ALL DOWN VIRTUAL LAUNCH EVENT! Celebrating the release of Burn It All Down! In conversation with Hannah Orenstein, hosted by my local indie bookstore, Northshire Bookstore (Saratoga Springs, NY). (Ticketed event – click here to register!)
Wednesday 5/26/21 at 8pm ET/7pm CT: In conversation with L.C. Rosen, hosted by Murder by the Book (Houston, TX). (Ticketed event – click here to register!)
Friday 5/28/21 at 4pm ET: Instagram Live chat with Robin Kall – Reading With Robin on Instagram.
More appearances will be added as events are booked in the coming weeks, so do stay tuned for the next edition of this newsletter. And as always, THANK YOU for reading/subscribing/sharing!
Nic